Washington County

WisDOT, West Bend Community Partner to Prevent Distracted Driving Crashes

Event launches state/local partnership, kicks off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Judge Maria Lazar Issues Statement on the Retirement of Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler

Gov. Evers, DMA Announce $2 Million in Grant Awards to Improve Flood Resilience In Communities Across Wisconsin

As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters

MEA Announces Legal Action in Response to West Bend Dairy Farm’s Expansion Plans

DNR Permit for Rob-n-Cin Farms Ignores Past Environmental Violations and Endangers Groundwater, Trout Streams and Wetlands

VB Announces Trio of Signees

Golden Eagles add three prep standouts to 2026 roster.

Cousins Subs® and Washington County Businesses Rally to Support Local Food Banks

Cousins Subs franchisee rallies community to donate at least $8 per sub sold on Nov. 13.

Last week for 2025 We Energies Cookie Book events

New Marquette Law School Poll finds large majority of Wisconsin voters not yet tuned in to who is running in major 2026 elections

No candidate has established strong position in public favorability in governor, state Supreme Court races; large majorities of voters undecided

DNR Highlights Importance Of State Revolving Fund Programs For Clean, Safe Water In Wisconsin

98th Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Deputy Anthony Rauch

DWD Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Wisconsinites Impacted by Recent Severe Storms and Historic Flooding

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for eligible workers in Milwaukee County, Washington County, and Waukesha County

DNR Completes Statewide Cleanup Efforts at Former 5r Facilities Associated With 2021 Wisconsin Act 234

Five Locations Across Three Counties Restored For Public Use

IMPACT 211 Activated by Wisconsin Emergency Management

Nearly 24,000 storm damage reports collected

August 12 Update – Traffic Advisory: High Water Levels

August 11 Update – Traffic Advisory: High Water Levels

Gov. Evers Appoints Gordon Leech to the Washington County Circuit Court

Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

MATC Appoints Three District Board Members, Including Two Reappointments

Waukesha and Washington County Assembly Republicans Submit Budget Amendment to Add Assistant District Attorney Positions

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washington County Circuit Court

Milwaukee Man Charged with First Degree Reckless Homicide in Connection with Overdose Death

Fentanyl and Firearms Trafficker Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Prison

Gov. Evers Appoints Brigadier General Matthew Strub to Lead the Wisconsin National Guard

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

Nineteen Charged for Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in the Greater Milwaukee Area

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners On America Recycles Day

November 18-22 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Jim Piwowarczyk in the 98th Assembly Race

The top law enforcement association praised Piwowarczyk’s public safety commitment

Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

Don’t fall into bad driving habits – buckle up, be patient, and put your phone down

First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity in Wisconsin

DHS urges everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Wisconsin State Patrol to conduct special enforcement to stop risky driving in Washington County

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $495,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants

Students at 17 Wisconsin school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

Jim Piwowarczyk for Assembly: ‘Conservatives Must Start Winning Again’

WDVA Awards More Than $474,000 in Veterans Mental Health Grants to Organizations Across Wisconsin

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Germantown, Wis.

October 24, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Germantown, Wis.

October 23, 2023

UWM announces plans to close Washington County campus, expand partnership with Moraine Park Technical College

Responding to the closing directive from the Universities of Wisconsin, UWM will design options to meet the needs of students and employers

Senator Baldwin Helps Secure Funding to Improve Public Safety in Southeastern Wisconsin

Funding will strengthen crime prevention, reduce recidivism, and support victims

DWD Announces Almost $1.3 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 12 employers and new or increased wages for 714 trainees

DHS Launches Independent Living Supports Pilot Program

New effort explores ways to support Wisconsinites living at home longer, for better health outcomes

DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service

Tribal nation and county agencies to use funding from the State Opioid Response Grant Program to support local needs

UWM statement on Washington County Board resolution

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Washington County

This is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI in a domestic flock since May.

Supervisor Burgelis’ Plan to Provide Election Day Transit Rides at No Cost to Voters Headed to Committee

We Energies Foundation awards record $100,000 to help first responders strengthen public safety

National Park Service Awards $290,000 To Lizard Mound State Park For Site Enhancements

WIS 167 (Holy Hill Road) project begins on Monday

Gov. Evers Appoints Ryan Hetzel to the Washington County Circuit Court

DNR Seeking Tips In Bald Eagle Shooting Case

Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Museums announce hiring of Jaymee Harvey Willms as new Executive Director

Ms. Harvey Willms will begin tenure on May 16, 2022

DNR Adds New Property In Washington County

Lizard Mound Ownership Transferred Back To DNR

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

Federal funding delivers support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

Gov. Evers Appoints Michael Kenitz to the Washington County Circuit Court

Sarah Godlewski Slams Ron Johnson for Not Fighting to Keep Jobs in Wisconsin

Mobile Office Hours in Dodge, Jefferson, and Washington Counties

Gov. Evers Grants 54 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 391

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washington County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Grants 29 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 307

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $176 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Package

Federal funding would deliver support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

UW-Milwaukee announces $5 million student debt relief program

Nelson for Wisconsin Announces 7th Day of “Full Nelson 72 Counties Tour”

Nelson pledges to wrestle Wall Street and corporate interests to the ground

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

raSmith Staff Recognized as Qualified Roundabout Designers

Village of Kewaskum Critical Incident Records – February 3, 2021

March 19, 2021

Kewaskum Officer Involved Death Investigation

February 9, 2021

DNR Confirms CWD Detected In Washington County; New Baiting And Feeding Ban Now For Ozaukee County

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Free, rapid-results COVID-19 tests available for community at UW-Milwaukee

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

UWM is first university in state to offer Aira app for blind and visually impaired

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Governor Evers Public Health Emergency’s Next Step is Closing Schools

Governor grabs too much executive power, usurps local control

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Treasurer Godlewski, BCPL approves over $8 million Community Projects in July

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

April Home Sales Down 9.2%

Washington County Files Amicus Brief with State Supreme Court on “Safer at Home” Order

County argues local control is required by state law

Washington County Executive to Release “Blueprint for Reopening”

Washington Ozaukee Public Health Officer to brief county board at organizational meeting

$7.5 Million for Local Farmland Protection Reduces Flooding & Benefits Lake Michigan

Impact100 Greater Milwaukee Donates $25,000 to United Way COVID-19 Relief Funds

Governor Evers congratulates 42 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers recently completed 26 weeks of training at State Patrol Academy

Washington County Begins Emergency Protocols to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread

County Board Chair proclaims state of emergency

Washington County Leaders Request $1.6 Million “Brownfield” Investment

Brownfield developments restore communities and preserve farmland

Washington County Parks Announce Partnership with 1840 Brewing Company

The 1840 Brewing Park Takeover - Beer Garden Series Debuts May 29th at Homestead Hollow County Park in Germantown

Gov. Evers Appoints Sandie Giernoth as Washington County Circuit Court Judge

City of West Bend Appoints Mike Jentsch as Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry

City of West Bend Hires First Marketing and Communications Director

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washington County Circuit Court

Justice Department Awards More Than $333 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis

$2,076,810 Will Support Efforts to Combat Drugs and Crime in the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 433 at the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial and Education Center in Kewaskum

West Bend Mutual Insurance announces promotions

Heather Dunn is now senior vice president, as well as chief financial officer, a position she’s held since 2017.

Attorney Sarah A. Ponath Announces Candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court Judgeship

Experienced legal practitioner seeking Branch 5 seat in 2020 election

Increase in deer activity requires motorists – especially motorcyclists – to be alert

Last year in Wisconsin, law enforcement agencies reported 20,177 deer/vehicle crashes.