Choose your location
Waunakee Tribune
Waunakee board agrees on roadway improvements near Kilkenny West
Safety and roadway improvements are now slated along Woodland Drive and Hwy. Q near the future Kilkenny Farms West development in Waunakee. This comes after the village board approved a development agreement and plan on Monday, June 3. One of the most important portions of the plan relates to pedestrian safety, specifically that of children. Many students travel along the western portion of Woodland Drive to get to and from...
Baseball: Verona ends Warriors' season
After opening the postseason with a win over rival DeForest, the Waunakee baseball team’s season ended with a 5-4 loss to Verona. Wes DuCharme led the Warriors with a strong pitching performance against the Norskies, blanking them 4-0 on three hits, seven strikeouts and two walks. Colin Murphy drove in two runs, going 1-for-3. Murphy, DuCharme, Danny Cotter and Tate Schmidt all had hits for Waunakee, as the Warriors played...
An Outdoorsmans Journal: New Country in Washburn County
Hello friends, As I have mentioned I am in a crazy busy period of time with my job, gardens, pond, volunteering, and family. This week my daughter Selina flew home for a few days for one her college roommate’s weddings and as usual, we pegged out the fun meter. Then there is this job that keeps me on the go and pays my bills. This week I was given a ...
Waunakee Coming Events
JUNE 8: BREAKFAST ON THE FARMThe Dane County Breakfast on the Farm will be from 7 — 11:30 a.m. at Blue Star Dairy Farms, 7502 Patton Road in DeForest. JUNE 10-11: SUSTAINABLE STUDIOCreate your own barn quilt square perfect to display indoors, on your porch, or above your garage! You must attend both sessions. Waunakee Public Library, Monday & Tuesday, June 10 & 11, 6 p.m. Please register on our website. ...
Waunakee's Early Files
100 years ago July 3, 1924 The Waunakee Canning Co. started packing the first peas in the new factory Thursday. The outlook for the pea crop is very promising. Miss Rutilla Endres and Jacob Weber were united in marriage at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church here on Tuesday, July 1. ...
Boys lacrosse: Warriors' dream season ends a game short of state
There will be no return trip to Sun Prairie for the Waunakee boys’ lacrosse team. In a state semifinal match interrupted by inclement weather on Tuesday and completed on Wednesday, the No. 1 ranked Warriors were upset by Middleton 14-7. It was Waunakee’s only loss of the season and ended the Warriors’ 2024 campaign. Waunakee finished up 21-1 overall, after wrapping up the regular season with an 18-0 mark and...
Waunakee hires consultant for contamination cleanup plan
Groundwater contamination at the site of a former dry cleaner in Waunakee has led the village board to approve a contract with an engineering consultant to determine options for remediation. The village board approved a $14,000 contract with Ayres Associates, Inc., at the June 3 meeting, the first step in determining a path toward site clean-up where tetrachloroethylene, or PCE, a chemical used in dry cleaning, has been found. Ayres...
Track and field: Cassel second in the discus at state
Finishing 19th with 14 points, the Waunakee girls’ track and field team had a good showing at the WIAA State Track and Field Meet in La Crosse over the weekend. Arrowhead took first, racking up 67 points to win the girls’ team title. Grabbing the headlines, Anneka Cassel took second in the discus, with a throw of 143-1. It was quite a performance. ...
Girls soccer: Warriors crush Parker, Oconomowoc in regional play
Janesville Parker and Oconomowoc ran into a buzzsaw. In regional wins over both, the Waunakee girls’ soccer team outscored them by a combined 19-1. The Warriors opened postseason play by crushing Parker 10-0 on Tuesday, May 28, as Alyssa and Addie Thomas each scored two goals, as did Lauren Delgado. They led Waunakee to a 7-0 halftime lead. ...
Boys tennis: Waunakee's Lipari, doubles team win tough three-setters to open state
Freshman Nevan Lipari made a strong first impression in his debut at the WIAA State Boys’ Tennis Meet. And Waunakee’s No. 1 doubles team advanced beyond the opening round, as well. “It is hard to get to state, let alone win a round, so getting to the second round for both Nevan and Goerge/Jaxon is an accomplishment and they all should be proud of that,” said Chris Nuenthel, head coach for the Warriors. ...
Boys lacrosse: Top-ranked, undefeated Warriors top Oregon to reach state semfinals
Waunakee moved a step closer to a return trip to the boys’ lacrosse state final game with a 13-5 win Saturday over Oregon in postseason play. The Warriors move on to play Middleton on Tuesday, June 4, at Warrior Stadium in a state semifinal game for the right to go to Sun Prairie’s Ashley Stadium, site of the state finals. Waunakee rallied to defeat the Cardinals 7-6 earlier this season. ...
An Outdoorsman's Journal: Home on the Flambeau
Hello friends, I have made an attempt recently to let you know that I am currently in a cycle of my life that is very busy but also positive. This week's column should be fun for you, I hope you are enjoying your spring. Saturday, May 25 High 74, low 44 ...
Boys lacrosse: Warriors net regional wins over Madison, WNS
After a close first quarter, the No. 1 ranked, undefeated Waunakee boys’ lacrosse team pulled away from Madison in a 10-4 WIAA regional win on Thursday, as Gunnar McFadden netted a hat trick. Ethan Evans totaled two goals, while Wade Bryan, Brandon Sawicki, Cole Savola, Justin Sawicki and Charlie King also scored goals. King dished out three assists, as McFadden recorded two helpers and Evans had an assist. ...
Waunakee Coming Events
JUNE 1: PARROT HEADS PARTY Sons Of Sailors and Land Sharks are invited to a party in “Parrotdise” on Saturday, June 1, starting at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 481 on Hwy. 113 and River Road. Cheesburgers, brats and hot dogs will be with the fixings will be for sale, along with music by DJ Hawkeye. JUNE 2: BOOK BIKE AT BIG RIG ...
Boys golf: Warriors overcome slow start to earn return trip to state
Unfazed by a slow start at sectionals, a resilient Waunakee boys’ golf team has qualified for state again. “I am so proud of my team,” said Betsy Zadra, head coach for the Warriors. “They truly are Warriors in every sense of the word. It wasn’t the best start to the WIAA Sectional round at Blackhawk CC, but it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish! And boy did they finish!” ...
Waunakee Tribune
2K+
Posts
2M+
Views
Waunakee Tribune has been serving the Waunakee and surrounding communities since 1916. Published Fridays and 24/7 online at waunakeetribune.com
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.