Washington County

Conference Touts Milwaukee’s Cream City Brick, How To Preserve It

The brick that made Milwaukee famous requires special care when attempting to maintain or restore it.

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

Special Election for Assembly Seat Tuesday

Republican Paul Melotik vs Democrat Bob Tatterson for open seat in WOW counties.

Evers Vetoes Merger of UW Campus, Technical College in Washington County

County executive says merger talks will continue, notes 66% decline in enrollment.

Republicans Outraged By Evers’ Vetoes

Blasting 'trickery' of 'radical governor,' they vow to 'stand up and fight.'

GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College

Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.

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

Election Shows Shifting Demographics

The WOW counties delivered less wow for the Republican Party.

Parks Finishes Trails Plan for Northwest Side

Plan would dramatically increase access to trails for majority-Black neighborhoods.

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

Referendums Show Local Government Funding Challenges

While state aid remains stagnant, localities across Wisconsin seek property tax hikes.

Analyzing Milwaukee Area Turnout and Results That Led To Evers’ Win

Governor pulled off something no Wisconsin Democrat has accomplished in 60 years.

The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads

Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Washington County

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

Free Bus Rides Proposed for Fall Election

Sup. Burgelis proposes free transit and paratransit service on Nov. 8 to encourage voter turnout.

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

Loser Cheney Will Be Trump’s Nightmare

Her impact may be felt in Wisconsin.

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 To Manage Washington County Park

Resumes management of Lizard Mound County Park and Native American effigy mounds.

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

The Rise of Timothy Ramthun

One-time nobody now a candidate for governor and top demagogue in state Republican Party.

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

Proposal Expands Reasons To Delay Juvenile Trial

New legislation would allow continued detention, without trial, due to "unforeseen emergency."

Flood Control Helps Milwaukee Watershed

MMSD, conservationists have preserved 11,000 acres to help reduce flooding caused by climate change.

School Boards Must Lead on Masks

Washington County schools should follow those in Green Bay, Appleton that issued mandates.

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

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit

Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'

Kewaskum Officer Involved Death Investigation

February 9, 2021

The Good News About Vaccines

Despite some glitches, effort is going well. And early returns suggest they are very effective.

Trump Leaving Chaos Behind

A few accomplishments in four years, but so many failures.

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

Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election

Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.

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

Aurora Cuts Back Electives, Redeploys Staff

Healthcare provider feeling strain from surge in COVID-19 cases, but is optimistic.

How Suburban Voters Defeated Trump

A decisive switch, both in Wisconsin and nationally.

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

8 Takeaways, How Biden Won Wisconsin

A squeaker victory for Biden due to an odd mix of factors.

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

False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic

Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.

Legal Group WILL Opposes Pandemic

Columnist Bruce Thompson confuses law and policy, we object to how pandemic measures are done.

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

COVID Cases Rising at State’s Universities

Up 6.1% at UW-Madison, up 6% at UW-Milwaukee.

How Republicans Embrace COVID-19

The data shows a strange alliance; how the GOP helps a deadly virus spread.

COVID-19 Testing Climbing Again, As Are Cases

Active hospitalizations hit 30-day low.

Milwaukee County Now Has 13th Worst COVID-19 Spread

Washington and Waukesha still lead Milwaukee over past two weeks. Iron County worst in state and now second worst all time.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

A Mask Mandate is Not Enough

It's a step in the right direction, but not enough to suppress the virus.

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

The Constitutional Posturing on Masks

In what article of the Constitution did the Washington County Board find masks mentioned?

Legislators Who Opposed Pandemic Aid Grab Grants

Robin Vos and three other Republicans who opposed federal grants got at least $150,000.

State Unemployment Insurance System Failing Many

The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the current system, and left many without help.

Sykes Must Be Smiling at Trump’s Slump

Talk radio’s scourge of the left now one of Trump’s notable opponents.

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%

Consumers Will Decide When We Reopen

You can’t order people to visit movie theaters, retail shops, when most still fear a reopening.

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

Did High Court Ignore Their Rules on Election Case?

An attorney says the court didn't follow their normal rules for accepting briefs.

1,730 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 869 in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County reports 20 deaths from disease, 17 were African Americans.

Should Police Enforce Stay-At-Home Order?

So far Milwaukee Police Chief Morales, other city police departments push voluntary compliance.

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

Street-Food Inspired Restaurant Comes to Brady St.

Plus: A Lao pop-up will take residence in Crossroads Collective

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

Stakes High in Voter Purge Battle

Would remove 17% of Milwaukee County voters, but less than 1% of Waukesha County voters.

Plan Will Build City’s Largest Solar Array

City, We Energies partner on eight-acre solar farm, enough electricity to power 400 homes.

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

Police Investigating Multiple School Threats

Shooting, stabbing, and threats of violence at five different area schools in two days.