Waukesha County

Terex to Expand Operations in Waukesha County

Company invests in Wisconsin to meet growing demand

Fourteen Individuals, Including Ten Mexican Nationals, Charged with Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking and Immigration Offenses

Summerfest TechAI Announces State Legislature Panel and Track Keynotes for 2025 Conference

Summerfest TechAI Announces 16 Global Pitch Competition Finalists and Entrepreneur Alley Programming

Milwaukee Won’t Replace Fire-Damaged Recycling Center

And it's ending its partnership with another government entity. Why?

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

WisDOT encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin

City of Milwaukee’s Population Grew in 2024

For the first time since 2014, but underlying data tells a more complicated story.

Wisconsin Ranks Number ONE in the Nation During Spring Drug Take Back Collection

Summerfest and Briggs & Stratton Announce Sponsorship Extension and Details on Showcases, Giveaways, Lineup, and More

Briggs & Stratton Volunteers to Plant Flowers May 22 at Henry Maier Festival Park

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

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Honors 324 Local Girl Scouts at Annual Highest Awards Celebration

Local Girl Scouts Contributed More than 9,690 Hours for Impactful Community-Oriented Projects

Summerfest Offers Exceptional Value with 12 FREE Admission Promotions for Summerfest 2025

Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries

John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.

Grow Solar returns to Milwaukee and Waukesha with Extended Footprint

Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?

Discussion by county, state officials suggests political opening for state funding.

Drug Take Back Day is April 26

Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders

Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.

Zepecki Launches Campaign for Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair

“My top priorities are strengthening our party to more effectively stand up to Trump and win elections while ensuring we emerge from this process united.”

The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman

And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.

Fentanyl and Firearms Trafficker Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Prison

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.

Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing

57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.

Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss

Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.

Rare Crayfish Species Spotted in Waukesha County

Prairie crayfish are native to endangered ecosystem of southeast Wisconsin.

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance For Vernon Wildlife Area And Bloomfield State Habitat Area

Public Comment Period Open Through April 17

Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day

The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.

Musk May Target Other State Elections

It all depends if the billionaire's backing of Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court succeeds.

Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising

Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.

Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally

Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.

Election Ads Disguised As Newspapers Sent to Wisconsin Voters

The mailers, published by conservative-funded media company, are backed by Richard Uihlein.

Nearly 408,000 Absentee Ballots Cast in April 1 Supreme Court Race

Waukesha County leads in early in-person voting; Milwaukee and Dane close behind.

Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin

Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.

Wisconsin School Board Races Targeted by National Conservative Group

1776 Project PAC, funded by billionaire Richard Uihlein, has a familiar agenda.

Elon Musk PAC Offers Cash for Signing Judicial Pledge

'Illegal' attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?

Trump Endorses Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Republicans hope to use this to turn out voters in final days of race. So do Democrats.

Early Voting Surging Compared to 2023 Supreme Court Election

Suburban clerk offers an explanation of why.

Sheriff’s Office Reports In-Custody Death

48-year old man died in hospital Tuesday after 'health crisis' at county jail.

Tim Walz Says Fight Against Trump, Musk Starts with Beating Schimel

A standing ovation in Eau Claire for Minnesota governor and former VP candidate.

Milwaukee County’s Population Grew For First Time Since 2014

International immigration and birth rate are key drivers. But one neighbor outpacing state's largest county.

Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election

Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'

Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid

Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'

Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump

Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Advocates for Local Priorities to National Association of Counties, Wisconsin Counties Association

Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race

Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.

Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality

'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.

Three Charged in Waukesha County for Rolling Back Vehicle Odometers

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Continues to Evolve Brand, Strategic Direction/Announces 2025 Campaign Co-chairs

Updates to funding model focused on solving community challenges by focusing on greater impact with initiatives

United Way Plans ‘Huge Shift’ in Funding

No more funding the same groups in perpetuity? Organizations must prove their impact.

Waukesha County Charter School Wants To Offer a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Students

Autumn Hill Academy promotes student well-being.

Like True Politician, Brad Schimel Desperately Tries to Spin History On Rape Kits

Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties

Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.

United Way Funding Flat Since 2017

Why? Should wealthy health care giants get funding? CEO Amy Lindner promises changes.

Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'

How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers

Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.

WISN 12 Hosts High-Profile Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Judge Crawford and Judge Schimel face off in debate on March 12

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

“Lack of Urgency,” “No Pressure,” “Proud”- Behind the Scenes of Brad Schimel Delaying Justice for Victims

Hartford Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Employees’ 401(k) Funds

Red Cross: Donors needed now to build up the blood supply

$15 e-gift card for those who come to give blood or platelets by Feb. 28

Republican Bill Would Shield Police From John Doe Investigations

Officer Joseph Mensah, involved in 3 fatal shootings, testifies against Doe probes.

Waukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’

Paul Farrow gives in to opponents. Waukesha among just 2 counties without sales tax.

No Joke, Judge Brad Schimel Still Selling Out For Campaign Cash

Judge Brad Schimel Visits All 72 Counties

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

Brad Schimel Flaunts Anti-Abortion Agenda, Calls To “Shut Down” Issue of Reproductive Freedom

Supervisors Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff

Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.

EPA Ruling on Air Quality Standards in Southeastern Wisconsin Misguided; Measure Hurts Existing Business, Limits Growth Potential

Coalition of area civic, business leaders formed to lobby against classification change

Members of the WI Congressional Delegation Endorse Judge Schimel

Senator Johnson, Representatives Steil, Van Orden, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Wied endorse Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes

Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?

Herzing University Celebrates 60 Years Of Career-Focused Education

Family-Founded Institution Launches Year-Long Celebration Of Educational Impact

Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment

Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.

Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’

A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?

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

United Way Announces The Linda McFerrin African American Nonprofit Leadership Award

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) Announces Key Leadership Hires

GSWISE Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointments of Dionna L. Gavin as Chief People Officer and Kelly D’Amato-Turnquist as Chief Membership Officer

Discounted admission at area institutions, including the Racine Art Museum, during Milwaukee Museum Days

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case

Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.

Meet Brad Schimel: Abysmal Record on Public Safety

Supreme Court Candidates Both Report ‘Historic’ Campaign Fundraising Totals

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford reports outraising former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel by approximately $600,000.

Caught in the Act: Backlog Brad Tries to Rewrite History of His Failure to Keep Wisconsin Safe

UW-Milwaukee’s Shuttered Waukesha Campus Could Become Housing

Waukesha City Council approves land use plan change that allows for redevelopment.

Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.

GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.

Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.

Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash

Students were on the bus when it struck the child in parking lot at Silver Spring Intermediate School.

Visit Milwaukee Announces Return of Hotel Month and Museum Days

Lakefront Brewery Welcomes Local Swedish Community for New Years Eve Event

Available to the public, Lakefront is celebrating Sweden's deep Wisconsin roots with a special public event this New Year's Eve.

State Superintendent Underly Seeks Reelection, Faces Challenger

Her opponent is Democrat and Sauk Prairie schools superintendent Jeff Wright.

Sun Badger Solar Customers Won’t Get Refund for Unfinished Projects

Company in receivership after alleged $500,000 embezzlement by former employee.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Community Advocates Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus, A Christmas Carol Community Tickets Participating Organizations Announced

Former Public Defender Travis Schwantes Charged With Paying Client for Sex, Fraud

Schwantes faces multiple charges related to solicitation of prostitution and acting as attorney for one of the women he was soliciting.

Environmental & Public Health Groups Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to Reject Attempt by WMC to Undermine State’s Spills Law

Wisconsin Ranks Number ONE in the Nation During Fall Drug Take Back Collection

Village Of Mukwonago Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Village Of Mukwonago

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Endorses Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court

FlexRide Touted For Its Success

Winning recognition for connecting city residents to suburban jobs not reachable by bus.

Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party

Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.