Kite auction set for Sept. 28 at Cultural Arts Center Don’t miss out on the last chance to bid on one of the unique and colorful kites that graced downtown Whitewater this summer. On Sunday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m., 58 one-of-a-kind kites will be auctioned off to the highest […]
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Reception for Depot Museum exhibit Sept. 24
The Whitewater Historical Society is pleased to announce a public reception for its new temporary exhibit, ‘At Home on the Job: Women’s Work 1830-1930,’ beginning at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the Depot Museum, 301 W. Whitewater Street. Nikki Mandell, Associate Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, […]
Lady Whippets take second at quad event
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Whitewater High School girls tennis program has had a busy few weeks, playing four matches since Sept. 4, and playing a string of good programs. First on the docket was Big Foot, in which Whitewater won four matches to Big Foot’s three. Serra Anderson […]
Co-founder of Culver’s to speak Thursday on success
Most people know Culver’s makes a delicious burger and fresh, frozen custard. But to get the scoop on how “ButterBurger” became a household term and his last name synonymous with a sweet treat, attend next week’s Elements for Success seminar at the Whitewater University Technology Park Innovation Center and hear […]
For the birds
Whitewater receives Bird City Wisconsin designation By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the weeks ahead, signage touting Whitewater’s efforts toward preserving bird habits will be posted throughout the community. The city this year was one of six governing agencies named to the four-year old Bird City Wisconsin program. Modeled after the […]
Whippet netters look to sway momentum
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Whitewater High School girls volleyball team entered the season with high aspirations as they went into the first conference match against McFarland on Sept. 9. But a loss of focus caused them to drop the match, 3-1, and sent the team looking for ways […]
Kickers toe-to-toe with Big Foot
Runners making strides; football team shuts out Parkview By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent After an up and down beginning to the season, the Whitewater High School boys soccer team is starting to believe that they can be a factor in the conference championship. A good test was in front of […]
Swimmers strong at season’s first dual meet
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The lady Whippets swim team absolutely crushed the competition at their first dual meet of the season, coming in first place in 10 of the 11 races. Winners included: 200 Medley Relay – Madeline Kuhl, Anna Yeazel, Sara Foucault, Sydney Zimdars; 200 Freestyle – Sydney […]
Land of the free
Students, parents, staff and members of the community recite the Pledge of Allegiance in the gymnasium at Lincoln Inquiry Charter School in Whitewater during the Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Celebration last Friday. The event featured speakers, special presentations by students including facts about, and the history of, the Star-Spangled Banner as […]
Runners set to hit the Whitewater’s streets Sunday
New addition of Kids Korral adds to the family-friendly event The Greater Whitewater Committee will feature its 2nd annual Discover Whitewater Series half-marathon, half-marathon relay and 5K events on Sunday. In conjunction will be Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) Fit Kid Shuffle – a free, one-mile fun run geared for […]
