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Whitewater, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Whitewater! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How four UW-Whitewater leaders are taking Whitewater expertise global in 2026
- Can the Warhawks repeat as champs with this retooled hometown roster?
- How a new tax-and-school deal could affect Whitewater families
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
- Friday: A morning shower; some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. UW-Whitewater professors win competitive Fulbright awards to teach, research abroad (wkow.com) — Four UW-Whitewater faculty and administrators have earned prestigious Fulbright and visiting fellow awards, spotlighting the university’s growing global reach from right here in Whitewater. Their upcoming work in Finland and France will deepen international partnerships and bring fresh research and teaching insights back to local classrooms and students. 
2. UW-Whitewater baseball team rolls into NCAA D-III Tournament (gazettextra.com) — UW-Whitewater’s baseball team is hosting an NCAA Division III regional at Prucha Field this Friday, giving local fans a chance to see the defending national champions at home. Despite heavy roster turnover and injuries, the Warhawks stormed through an undefeated conference season and now open the double-elimination tournament against Macalester as they chase a fourth national title.
3. Evers, GOP leaders announce deal on tax relief and school funding (gazettextra.com) — Whitewater residents could see direct refund checks and more school funding under a new $1.8 billion state tax and education deal, though its passage isn’t guaranteed. Sen. Steve Nass of Whitewater has already come out against it, joining critics from both parties as lawmakers race toward a special session vote this week.
4. August: Assembly Republicans "Ready" To Pass Tax Deal, Senate Unknown (maciverinstitute.com) — Whitewater’s own Sen. Steve Nass is breaking with Republican leaders by opposing the new $1.5 billion state tax-cut deal negotiated with Gov. Evers, putting its fate in the Senate in doubt. Assembly Republicans, including nearby Rep. Tyler August, say they’re ready to pass it, while Democrats question a plan crafted by leaders who won’t seek reelection.
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Twisted Table Runner - May 14th @ 5:30pm →
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Tennis: B/V →
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Baseball: V →
Jefferson High SchoolFischer Field
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Jefferson High School
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Softball: V →
Whitewater High SchoolField - Softball (varsity)
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Soccer: G/JV 1 →
Whitewater High SchoolStadium Field (Football/Soccer)
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The Walkaholics Community Walking Group
Whitewater Nutrition, 880 S. Janesville St., Whitewater
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Robotics Ice Cream Social & Awards
Whitewater Unified SD Whitewater High School, 534 S Elizabeth St, Whitewater, WI 5319
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Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
Fort Atkinson Club 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
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Lacrosse: Boys Varsity Game vs Oak Creek (Away) (Time Changed)
Oak Creek High School
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High School Choir Concert
Whitewater Unified SD Whitewater High School, 534 S Elizabeth St, Whitewater, WI 5319
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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