Waukesha County

State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting

Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.

Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision

Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Gov. Evers’ Inaugural Address Calls for Abortion Rights, Expanding Medicaid

Introduced by his granddaughter, Evers hails the 'chance to do the right thing.'

Lt. Gov. Rodriguez Sworn in as 46th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, Delivers Inaugural Address

MCTS Bus Service to Ozaukee Ends

Ozaukee County Express getting new operator, with less expansive route that's more expensive.

High Court Race Divides Republicans

And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.

Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her

Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.

Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court

Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'

Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud

Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.

How Democratic Are State’s Smaller Cities?

Across the state they are always more Democratic than the rest of the county.

Wilson Center Announces 2023 Big Event Honorees

Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg; and Latino Arts, Inc. to be Honored as Award Recipients

State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever

Wisconsin, the fourth most pro-Republican gerrymandered state, has gotten worse.

Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail

Family horrified after reviewing footage of his death in custody at Milwaukee County Jail.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

Gov. Evers Appoints Frederick Strampe to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day

November 23, 2022

Loudenback Concedes Loss for Secretary of State

Democrat Doug La Follette wins record 12th term and duties of office won't change.

Politics and Population Density

It's remarkable: The further voters live from the center of Milwaukee the more Republican their views.

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

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

Wisconsin Fall Drug Take Back Collection Yields 54,040 Pounds of Unwanted Medications to Fight Opioid Epidemic

November 10, 2022

State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races

Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.

Court Won’t Block Counting Of Military Ballots

Lawsuit by Republican lawmaker sought to sequester military absentee ballots.

Candidates For Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Evers and Michels are each at the top of ticket in highly-contested fall 2022 election.

Is Democracy Actually On the Ballot?

Republicans have promised numerous changes to how elections are run, while Michels claims they'll never lose another election if he wins.

Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed

Kimberly Zapata was fired Wednesday, now charged for improperly requesting absentee ballots.

Illegal Ballot Requests Came From Deputy Milwaukee Election Director

Kimberly Zapata was terminated Wednesday after revealing action.

Waukesha Sheriff Investigating Absentee Ballots Sent to Rep. Brandtjen

Brandtjen, an election conspiracy promoter. claims three military ballots may be fraudulent.

Milwaukee DA Will Charge Elderly Man for Choking Black Man

Video captures 62-year-old with hand on throat of 24-year-old, in incident on South Side.

Will Darrell Brooks Appeal His Conviction?

Waukesha Parade killer says he plans to do so. Experts say a successful appeal is unlikely.

Would Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?

GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.

Elections Commission Retracts ‘Ballot Spoiling’ Guidance

After appeals court loss, state officials won't allow absentee voters to void ballot, re-vote.

Judge Rejects Request To Let Clerks Count Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses

Dane County judge says injunction would "upend the status quo, not preserve it,"

Darrell Brooks Found Guilty Of All Charges

Jury finds him guilty of six counts of intentional homicide and 70 other charges in Waukesha Christmas parade killings.

Darrell Brooks Trial Goes to Jury

Brooks accused of killing six people, injuring dozens by driving through Waukesha Christmas parade.

Dead Bird, Image of Mandela Barnes Left Outside Kenosha NAACP President’s Home

Literature darkened Barnes skin. Latest in series of racially tinged campaign incidents.

Drug Take Back Day is October 29

October 25, 2022

Protect the blood supply by donating this fall

$10 e-gift card for those that come to give blood or platelets through Nov. 22

Darrell Brooks Jr. Begins Defense in Waukesha Christmas Parade Killings Trial

Facing 76 criminal offenses and representing himself, Brooks gives opening statement.

Ron Johnson’s Campaign Hires Trump Recount Attorney

Jim Troupis attempted to get 220,000 ballots tossed, also implicated in fake electors scheme with Johnson.

The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads

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

League of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling

Lawsuit is one of many pending before upcoming election that would impact how absentee ballots can be counted.

Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins

Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.

Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots

Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."

What’s Happened So Far With the Waukesha Parade Trial?

Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr. has offered sovereign citizen defense, dropped his public defenders and been removed from court room.

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Take Up Case On Ivermectin

Waukesha resident sought judge's order for Advocate Aurora to use drug to treat his uncle.

Brooks Ditches Attorneys, Will Represent Himself

Accused Waukesha Christmas Parade killer faces 77 criminal charges, including 6 counts of first-degree intentional homicide

Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others

Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.

Westbound I-94 lane closure at Maple Road in Waukesha

Vice President Backs Abortion Fight

Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.

County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires

Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.

White Supremacists Push False Narrative on Waukesha Parade Tragedy

False claims that killings were racially motivated echoed by Republican official.

State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance

Waukesha County Judge rules that clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.

70+ Events Planned for Wisconsin Tech Month 2022 Throughout the State

Paper Table Gains New Vendor

Po'Manz Food, a southern-inspired catering company, has filed a license application for the Paper Table space.

Waukesha Judge Sides With Republicans in Absentee Ballot Suit

Judge rules clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.

Federal Judge Allows Ballot Assistance for Disabled Voters

Judge strikes down state Supreme Court ruling that all voters must return ballots themselves.

Lawsuits Over Wauwatosa Curfew, Surveillance Move Forward

A federal judge will allow court to consider claims related to handling of 2020 protests.

State’s Sheriffs Helping ICE Deport People

These practices surged under Trump administration, new report by ACLU finds.

Vos Withdraws Subpoenas, Ends Gableman Probe

14-month election investigation “accomplished nothing,” judge wrote.

Work on safer driving during Labor Day weekend

Judge Signals Support of State’s Disabled Voters

Federal lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin Supreme Court decision limiting how disabled can vote.

State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal

Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.

Tosa Police Release Details on Non-Fatal Shooting of Teen

Some parallels with past shootings by police.

Updated Guide to Free and Affordable Meals

Including food pantries, pay what you can, and free or low-cost food delivery.

Milwaukee County Experiencing Record Overdose Deaths

2022 outpacing 2021, which saw a record number of overdose deaths.

US DOJ Backs State’s Disabled Voters

Federal attorneys intervene in lawsuit to protect absentee voter assistance for disabled voters.

State PFAS Council Releases Progress Report

State making progress on PFAS remediation, but political barriers remain.

Bartolotta Aims to Revitalize Historic Site

The Commodore, a restaurant and catering venue on Nagawicka Lake in Hartland, is planned to open next summer.

Incidental Take Notice For Waukesha County

Here’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies

More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.

Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch

Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.

Waukesha County Declares Fentanyl a ‘Health Crisis’

92 people died of overdoses in Waukesha County last year.

Statewide Democratic Candidates

Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.

Everyone Wants to Be Lt. Governor

10 candidates in all, including just two Democrats. Who stands out?

Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention

It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.

Pence Calls Kleefisch ‘Proven Conservative’

The former vice president joined Kleefisch at a law enforcement event in Waukesha County.

Public Allies CEO Resigns

Faced backlash after ‘restructuring' that led to terminations of 30 staffers.

8 Republicans, 2 Democrats Running for Lt. Governor

Crowded Republican primary includes two state senators. Democrats include non-profit leader and a state representative.

Alvin Cole Family Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Wauwatosa

Alvin Cole was killed in 2020 by former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah.

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 10

Four Disabled Voters Sue State in Federal Court

WI Supreme Court ruling on absentee voting bars them from casting ballots, suit says.

Absentee Ballot Guidance Blasted By GOP Lawmaker

State Rep. Steve Nass goes after Elections Commission guidance on fixing minor errors.

GOP Panel Picks Milwaukee To Host 2024 Convention

Full committee must still vote in early August to approve Milwaukee.

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Advising Clerks

In wake of high court decision invalidating absentee drop boxes, tie votes by Democrats and Republicans.

State PSC Program Makes Homes More Green

$500,000 to reduce carbon emissions, cut utility costs for 50 low-income metro homeowners.

Trump Calls For Nullification of Wisconsin’s 2020 Election

Revives fraudulent claim after State Supreme Court decision on absentee ballot boxes.

State Supreme Court Rules Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal

Under ruling, voters must personally return absentee ballots that are taken to local clerk's office.

City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Expanding With $4.2 Million State Grant

FlexRide, a last-mile transportation service also working with childcare centers to make transportation easier for working parents.

Summerfest Tech Experiences Big Growth In 2022

Legal Fight Over Gableman Probe Keeps Growing

One year into investigation it's spawned an ever-growing number of court cases.

“Bring Your Fest Self” to Summerfest’s Opening Weekend

High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data

Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.

MARS Solutions Group Joins Milky Way Tech Hub as Corporate Member

Partnership to advance reskilling, upskilling & talent development in Milwaukee

Special Prosecutors Won’t File Charges in Jay Anderson Killing

Prosecutors said they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt a crime was committed.

Ivermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers

Some patients demanding the drug threaten or file lawsuits when they don't get it.

PFAS Shuts Down Wells In Marshfield, Adams

Drinking water contaminated. Waukesha court ruled DNR can’t regulate deadly pollutant.

Casting Cleaning Resources expanding to Wisconsin

Company expanding operations as a supplier to the state’s foundry industry

Donovan Now A Suburban Republican Running For Assembly

20-year Milwaukee alderman wants to stop city's "chaos" from spreading to suburbs.

Marinette PFAS Cleanup Could Begin This Summer

PFAS polluters Johnson Controls and Tyco building system to clean up forever chemicals.