The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team captured its third Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament championship in the 15-year history of the event with a 66-55 win over UW-Platteville in Kachel Gym of Williams Center in Whitewater Saturday night. UW-W, 23-4 and the defending NCAA III champion, earned the league’s […]
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Warhawks women to open NCAA tourney at home
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team is now 24th in the D3Hoops.com poll. The Warhawks won the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season title and finished second in the WIAC postseason tournament. The team has earned its sixth consecutive NCAA tournament berth, and has also been selected to host […]
A trip of epic pork-portions
Black Sheep owner and staff hit the road to learn the barbecue trade By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several staffers at Whitewater’s new Black Sheep restaurant recently embarked on a road trip. But it was far more about business than pleasure. Tyler Sailsbery, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate, is a chef […]
Brring it on!
UW-Whitewater soccer players hold hands as they plunge into the frigid waters at Cravath Lakefront Park to raise money for Special Olympics during Whitewater’s annual Freeze Fest celebration Feb. 16. (Tom Ganser photo)
Musician’s everlasting love lives on through song
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff When doctors gave Pat Peterson a grim prognosis in December, he made a decision to spend his final days with his three loves – his wife Ruth, 10-year-old daughter Jazmine and music. For the past 20 years, the 40-year-old lifelong Whitewater resident has performed throughout […]
Curing cancer through care and cheer
Six-year survivor pays it forward By Maureen Vander Sanden Contributor It’s hard to believe that not long ago today’s young and vivacious Natasha Helbling was battling cancer, with routine trips to the hospital for rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and related surgeries. Last week, the 23-year-old University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate celebrated […]
Artists wanted for annual public project
The Whitewater Arts Alliance is seeking participants for its ninth annual public arts project, centered on the theme is “A Barrel of Fun in Whitewater.” This year, amateur and professional artists are needed to paint blank water barrels, which will grace downtown Whitewater streets this summer. “Get a group […]
Little league dream set to become big reality
With fundraising goal met, Field of Dreams project likely to begin in 2013 By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Fueled by the devastating grief of the loss of their son just before his seventh birthday, Mike and Mary Kilar have spent the past two years trying to get a fully […]
Freezin’ for a reason
Hundreds to take the plunge for Special Olympics By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Warmed by their giving spirits, more than 250 brave souls will plunge into icy waters on Saturday for a cause during for the city’s 2013 Freeze Fest. Amidst the backdrop of snow and ice, Whitewater has slated […]
Capital catalyst
Local entrepreneurs get boost from grants By Tom Ganser Correspondent Gov. Scott Walker announced a partnership Feb. 5 between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) to provide financial support to area entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development. “This partnership is an […]
