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Founded 1901

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Whitewater comes together for annual Pride Rally

Whitewater comes together for annual Pride Rally

Tony Recchio, Journalist October 6, 2025

Community members, students and city leaders gathered this past Saturday for Whitewater’s fifth-annual Pride Rally, a family-friendly event designed to highlight inclusivity, belonging and unity across...

Landmarks Commission hopes to keep history alive

Landmarks Commission hopes to keep history alive

Jaylen McGregory, Assistant Community Editor October 6, 2025

The City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission met Oct. 1 to discuss several ongoing projects in the community, including maintenance on historical property, donations for landmark restoration and plans for...

Bethel House has been supporting the Whitewater community for over 30 years

Bethel House supports local families

Jaylen McGregory, Community Assistant Editor September 29, 2025

Family Fest returns to UW-Whitewater the first week of October, and a local nonprofit organization hopes to show the community how important family is to them. Since being founded in 1994, Bethel House...

A Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting was held on Sept. 18

High university enrollment leads to city housing discussion

Macey Hotz, Community Journalist September 22, 2025

Whitewater's Community Development Authority Board of Directors gathered Thursday, Sept. 19, to discuss ongoing future housing developments aimed at addressing Whitewater's growing population. The meeting...

Whitewater citizens enjoy Mexican food from a local food truck at the Food Truck Festival hosted by Whitewater Parks and Recreation on September 13th, 2025 at Cravath Lakefront Park.

Food truck festival feeds community

Jaylen McGregory, Assistant Community Editor September 15, 2025

The smell of smash burgers, street tacos and freshly fried cheese curds filled the air at Cravath Lakefront Park on Saturday. Residents and guests from the greater Wisconsin area gathered for the second-annual...

Reese Brantmeier has become an accomplished tennis player, winning the 2025 ACC Women’s Tennis Player of the Year and competing in the U.S. Open. (Reese Brantmeier)

From Whitewater to the U.S. Open

Sadie Elwood and Evan Boller September 15, 2025

There are several paths to becoming a professional athlete. As the saying goes, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Athletes don’t need to be from a big city like Chicago or Milwaukee to find...

City Manager John Weidl

A community that supports you

John Weidl, City Manager September 1, 2025

Dear Warhawks, On behalf of the City of Whitewater, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to a new academic year at UW-Whitewater! Whether you’re beginning your journey here or returning to continue it,...

UW-Whitewater sophomore pitcher Jack Hagen celebrates after his last outing after five innings against UW-Platteville on May 2nd, 2025, at Prucha Field at Miller Stadium.

Whitewater can’t sweep Platteville

Zach Criter, Men’s Sports Journalist May 4, 2025

UW-Whitewater took three out of four games in their WIAC regular season finale against UW-Platteville. It was alumni recognition weekend, aiming to shine some light on the 1965 and 2005 Warhawk classes. In...

Former Warhawks giving back to the program

Former Warhawks giving back to the program

Zach Criter, Men’s Sports Journalist May 4, 2025

Recently, UW-Whitewater wrapped up its annual 1868 Minutes to Give initiative, a donation program set up throughout the campus. The event was modeled after the year that Whitewater was founded, back in...

Keeping Whitewater clean through move-out

Keeping Whitewater clean through move-out

Kayla See, Assistant Community Editor April 27, 2025

As the end of the school year approaches, Whitewater braces for the annual wave of student move-outs – a time that brings a sharp increase of trash on curbs, in dumpsters, and across the community. City...

Aaron Holland catches behind home plate in a home game against UW-Oshkosh April 10, 2025.

Inside Warhawk catcher’s incredible season

Zach Criter, Men’s Sports Journalist April 20, 2025

The Warhawks have been off to a blazing start to begin the 2025 baseball season, and they don’t seem to have any plans of slowing down. UW-Whitewater holds an impressive 25-2 record on the season, and...

Senior forward Carter Capstran sits on the bench after being subbed out for the last time on his home court, Kachel Gymnasium Feb. 19.

Men’s basketball season ends with growth

Lukas Jones, Men’s Sports Journalist March 2, 2025

Warhawks fall in first round of WIAC  The UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team fell short of an incredible comeback against UW-Stevens Point in the first round of the WIAC tournament Feb. 24, losing...

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