Washington County

Binge Drinking Cost County $594 Million

New report finds $3.9 billion impact in 2018 for entire state. Wisconsin ranks second in binge drinking.

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

State Assembly To Vote On Gubernatorial Veto Change

Hintz calls Republican proposal a "power grab" and says Vos is "drunk with power."

Mortgage Crisis Hit African Americans and Hispanics Hardest

Drop in homeownership among African-Americans and Hispanics underlines an affordable housing crisis since the Great Recession.

Does the Growing Partisan Divide Make Sense?

As the global economy changed, so did traditional Republican and Democratic constituencies.

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.

Museum of Wisconsin Art Receives Two Marketing Grants to Drive Summer Tourism

MOWA’s impact on the City of West Bend has intensified year-over-year with its striking new building, inclusive membership philosophy, and leadership team since 2013.

Washington County Parks Announce Partnership with Black Husky Brewery

New Traveling Beer Garden Debuts May 31st at Homestead Hollow County Park in Germantown

The Rise and Fall of John Keefe

Keefe Ave was named after wealthy businessman, later disgraced for embezzling.

Measuring Wisconsin’s Wealth Gap

It's reaching historic levels and varies greatly by county.

Governor Evers welcomes 16 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers and inspectors recently completed 26 weeks of comprehensive training

NEWaukee to Spotlight Female Leadership Stories at Diversatek Tomorrow

Event ‘The Shift’ to Feature Women on Their Path to the C-Suite

Sheriffs Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"The strong support our campaign is receiving from law enforcement professionals is a reflection of my commitment to protecting the public and upholding the rule of law."

Evers, GOP Leaders Need Health Care Ideas

They could learn from local experts like Albrecht Free Clinic in West Bend.

Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets

Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.

NEWaukee to Share Female Leadership Stories at The Shift Speaker Series

First Event in February Set to Feature Women on Their Path to the C-Suite

Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line

County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.

Apologize or Resign, Lawyers Tell Judge

Judge Borowski had defense lawyer handcuffed and jailed; state attorneys group outraged.

Mega agent Sara Dreyer and The Sold by Sara Team join Keller Williams Milwaukee Southwest

Sara has been selling real estate for more than 24 years and is in the top one percent of agents nationwide.

Governor Walker Announces $5.1 Million in Commute to Careers Grants

"These grants will give thousands of Wisconsin workers improved access to meaningful jobs or training opportunities that they need to enter the workforce."

Black Workers Losing Transit to Jobs?

End of county bus routes 61 and 6 means no connection to jobs in other counties.

State Patrol recognizes officers for heroism and commendable service

25 UW Campuses Strapped for Funds

UW-Madison doing fine but other 25 campuses, including Milwaukee, have taken big hits to funding.

Land Trust Groups Work on Conservation

State’s 46 land trusts boast 25,000 members, have protected 538,000 acres in Wisconsin.

The Curious History of Weil Street

Actually named after a Frenchman named Schleisinger, who founded Slinger.

New Names for Waukesha, Washington County Campuses Approved

The campuses serving freshmen and sophomores became part of UWM on July 1.

Zilber Property Group Acquires Germantown Site for New Business Park

A 706,000 square foot industrial distribution facility for Briggs & Stratton Corporation will be the development’s first building project.

Transportation Options Available for Summerfest 2018

Fans have a variety of options on how to get to and from the festival.

The Racial Gap in Homeownership

Milwaukee’s black/white gap is a dismal 40.7%. It’s even worse in 8 other cities.

Governor Walker Announces $7.68 million in Preliminary Broadband Expansion Grants to Connect 46 Rural Communities

Governor Walker also announces application process for next round of grants

State Needs to Invest More In UWM

It’s critical to region’s economy. WOW county leaders should push for this.

UW System Changes Too Piecemeal

Example: UW-Stevens Point reducing liberal arts. System-wide strategic plan is needed.

Pendulum Swinging Against GOP

Voters could punish Walker, Republicans for cuts in UW and environmental protection.

Justices Differ on Right to Lawyer

High Court majority sides with police, who say suspect waived right, dissent calls that a "fantasy.”

Bill usurps authority of Milwaukee citizens and could bring financial hardship to taxpayers

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - February 19, 2018

Cougar sighting verified in Washington County

DNR staff rely almost exclusively on the public for reports of cougars and other rare mammals.

UW Extension Could Have More Impact

Its 1600 employees could beef up depleted regional UW campuses.

Will Federal Tax Plan Succeed?

Past economic data suggests it won’t. And voters think it will fail.

Democrat Should Run Up The Middle

Dennis Degenhardt could win GOP-leaning Assembly seat as a pro-business moderate.

22% of City Workers Live in Suburbs

Nearly 1,000 workers have left city since state ended residency rule.

Seager Dumped as Fire Fighters Leader

Controversial president had served for seven years. Mike Bongiorno elected to replace him.

Evers Proposes 50 Percent Tuition Cut at Wisconsin Two-Year Colleges

The proposal is expected to cost less than $20 million a year.

Seager Out as Fire Fighters Head?

Sources say controversial leader took second in vote, faces runoff election.

Fire Fighter Lives Far Far Away

Union leader Seager lives In McMansion Jr.-style home worth $475,000 in Town of Jackson.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Washington County to Meet with Local Officials Working on the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis

Senator Baldwin joined 14 of her Senate colleagues last week to introduce the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act.

Does UW System Have Too Many Colleges?

Cross addresses what’s long been whispered: 26 UW institutions is too many.

Wisconsin One of Cheapest States

Gives little to charity, report shows. Milwaukee is much more generous than state.

UW System Reorganization a Bold Plan

What’s good and what could be improved in UW President Ray Cross’s proposal.

Governor Walker presents awards to Wisconsin State Patrol officers for heroism and commendable service

Cocaine Law Can Still Jail Pregnant Women

Federal judge overruled "cocaine mom" law, but state appeal overruled his injunction.

July Home Sales Down 5.2%

Market Highlights: 6th Decrease in 31 Months and Listings Down, Again

Governor Walker Appoints Chief Deputy Scott Knudson as St. Croix County Sheriff

Knudson, a resident of Somerset, Wisconsin, holds over 21 years of law enforcement experience, all of which have been in the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.

New Deal for Wangard on City Hiring

Company had violated residents preference program, will count employees at other projects.

April Home Sales Down 4.1%

Market Highlights: Sales Strong Despite Dip, Listings Down, REALTORS® Believe Prices Will Increase

Workers Urged to Use JobLines Buses

Freeway lawsuit got $13.5 million settlement; two bus lines to suburban jobs created.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper & MMSD Launch Adopt-A-River Program on Earth Day

Community partners, businesses, and school groups to commit to cleaning up the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers

Is Wisconsin Now a Red State?

With Ziegler victory, Democrats' decline, state now looks very red.

March Home Sales Up 5.2%

1st Quarter Sales Up 3.9%.

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 41 officers to its ranks

In Defense Of The Press

President declares war on the media. But we’ll get a straighter story from them.

Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed

Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election

North Shore Bank Grows Mortgage Team for Southeast Wisconsin Communities with Promotion of Heldt to Mortgage Loan Originator

In her new role, she will focus primarily on the mortgage needs of clients in Southeast Wisconsin.

Four Key Judge Races Coming

Supreme Court Justice Ziegler and three Appeals Court judges running in spring election.

Can Trump Govern?

Can the draft dodger, debt welcher, business bankrupter and philanderer actually lead?

Mr. Trump, West Bend Ain’t Milwaukee

Trump stumps for African American votes before a crowd with not one black person.

Wisconsin’s New Economy Taking Off

More than half a billion was invested in startup companies in last two years.

The World According to Janel Brandtjen

Republican lawmaker is angry about crime in the city. Here’s how she could help.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics

Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. responds to article published in today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, ‘Lawmaker blames Tom Barrett for crime spilling into suburbs’

Sen. Taylor responds to violent rhetoric from colleague

“If Rep. Brandtjen wants to stop the violence, she should spend her time authoring legislation to end violence, not writing press releases to incite it.”

Rep. Barnes Statement on Donald Trump Style Fear Mongering by GOP Legislator

“Wisconsin Republicans have long ignored the real work and efforts by legislators and community members in Milwaukee to address the root causes of criminal activity.”

State Representative Janel Brandtjen calls for funding cuts to Milwaukee until policies change

I will be openly advocating for funding cuts to Milwaukee unless steps are taken to dramatically cut crime in Milwaukee.

Planning Ahead Offers Advantages When Attending Summerfest 2016

Transportation Options and Other Tips to Plan Your Visit

Mayor Barrett’s Statement on Juvenile Car Thefts

The following is a statement from Mayor Tom Barrett

Museum of Wisconsin Art Announces Purchase of Adjacent Land to Create Cultural Campus in West Bend

MOWA’s purchase of the parcel will create a cultural campus that has strong parallels to museums in many great cities.

Milwaukee County Residents At Risk of Leaving Millions on the Table this Tax Season

Milwaukee Metro Area Residents at Risk of Missing Out on >$60 million in tax credits

Speaker Vos Appoints Commission Members

“Both individuals bring a great deal of experience to the commissions. I have every confidence that they serve our state well in this new capacity.”

Judge Joe Donald slams Rebecca Bradley’s hyper-partisan campaign tactics

Asks other candidates to join in new pledge to forgo special interest money & partisan help

Housing Resources, Inc. celebrates industry champions at Miller Park

Associated Bank and Brewers Community Foundation were recognized as “All Stars” for working in partnership with HRI to strengthen neighborhoods by supporting local homeowners.

Twelfth Annual Nohl Fellowship Exhibition Opens at INOVA, October 9

Each autumn, the Nohl exhibition affords us an opportunity to stop and consider what it means to be an artist in greater Milwaukee at a specific moment in time.

Don’t Dabble With Future of UW, Tech Colleges

Republican proposal to merge them is neither timely nor well thought out.

Allcast to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Washington County

Project is company’s second expansion since 2012

UW System Needs Reorganization

Create true regional governance and move power away from Madison.

Walker Denies His Responsibility to Safeguard Health Care for Over 184,000 Wisconsinites

Greater Milwaukee Data on Impact Released Today

20 nonprofits to benefit from 24-hour online giving event

Each donation of $10 or more made on Thursday, March 19, will be matched; last year, more than $3 million was raised this way

State Is a Leader in Women Workers

New York Times analysis shows Wisconsin is one of the leading states in the percent of women working.

Coalition Highlights New Model of Preventing the Heroin/Opioid Health Crisis in Wisconsin Youth

Healthy Youth, Bright Futures Coalition launches during National Recovery Month to showcase prevention efforts to curb youth drug and alcohol misuse in Wisconsin

Greater Milwaukee Foundation invests nearly $30,000 toward Milwaukee area summer programs, activities

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation awarded $29,800 in grants to area agencies

Barrett Blasts Suburbs on Low-Income Housing

Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee counties “systematically” keep out poor people, mayor charges.

Greater Milwaukee community brings home another win for basic needs

Match Day 2014 raises more than $3 million for food and shelter agencies

The Disconnected City

New study shows no way for workers to get to jobs. What are its solutions?

Cities Lead the Way

Latest census figures shows all state population growth in urban areas.

Greater Milwaukee community brings home another win for basic needs

Match Day 2013 raises more than $2.8M for food and shelter agencies

Milwaukee Could Decide Race

Without a high county turnout, Tom Barrett is toast.