Waukesha County

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Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

What Covid Did To The Courts

Huge backlog of cases could take years to clear. Big numbers in Milwaukee and biggest counties.

Rep. Sara Rodriguez Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor

Compass Expands Into Lake Country With No. 1 Agent

JJ Hausmann joins Compass as founding Lake Country agent

What Can Police Do With Your Cell Phone Data?

'It may be unconstitutional, but really it’s fine.'

Redistricting Plan Seeks Republicans’ Gain Of Another Congressional Seat

The GOP uses Stevens Point "like a football,” non-partisan group complains.

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

Drug Take Back Day is October 23

October 18, 2021

Johnson Financial Group to donate $500,000 to help United Way Organizations across Wisconsin

Dollars to support service organizations focused on basic needs

Jessica Katzenmeyer Announces Congressional Campaign in Wisconsin’s 5th District

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.

Environmental Groups Fight Lawsuit Against Chemical Spills Law

Judge allows friend-of-court brief by them in WMC lawsuit against DNR.

Railroad Merger is a Win for Milwaukee, Southeastern Wisconsin

The Port of Milwaukee could again become intermodal shipping hub, now with direct access to Mexico.

Bill Would Prevent Police Job Hopping

Moore Omokunde notes research showing many fired officers get rehired elsewhere.

Here’s Help If You Lost Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

State and local resources to get help, find jobs.

Dr. John Swallow, President of Carthage College, to Serve as Chair of the Higher Education Regional Alliance

New Berlin Critical Incident Records – June 22, 2021

March 19, 2021

Tosa PD Created Protestor ‘Target List’

The department shared the list with other Law Enforcement Agencies.

WisGOP Elects Paul Farrow as Chairman

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

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

What Have Conservative-Backed Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers?

Non-profit law firm WILL has sued over ballot drop boxes, public health orders and building codes.

Summerfest 2021 Daily Admission Promotions Announced

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

Spectrum Awards $7,500 to Family Promise of Waukesha County

Judge Finds Probable Cause Officer Mensah Committed Homicide

Ex-Wauwatosa cop Joseph Mensah fatally shot Jay Anderson Jr. In 2016.

Can Newcomer Turn a Red Seat Blue?

Republicans have held 1st Congressional District for three decades. Ann Roe seeks an upset.

County Executive David Crowley Signs “Right to Counsel” into Law

Bill establishes a six-month pilot program to provide free legal representation in evictions for eligible households

Renters Struggling to Navigate Rental Assistance

Some face eviction after filing applications and waiting months to hear back.

Overdose Deaths Climbing Higher in 2021

Milwaukee will likely surpass record breaking 2020, reflecting a national trend.

Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program

Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.

Committee moves forward ARPA funding for Universal Basic Income program, Office of Veterans Affairs

Waukesha County Park System Accessible Trail Project Begins Next Phase, Offers Donation Opportunities

Local Officials Hail Opioid Settlement Funds

County executives Crowley, Farrow say resources will help fight opioid epidemic.

“Last Mile” Program Connects Workers to Jobs

WEDC, Waukesha County and United Way fund pilot program connecting city workers to suburban jobs.

County Board Adopts Clancy Measure Establishing Right to Counsel for Residents Facing Eviction or Foreclosure

Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World

Plus, the 50th annual Juneteenth Day parade, a community rummage sale, drag racing and a free poetry event.

Rep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City

Suburban Republican cites crime, calls it a “war zone,” demands Gov. Evers act.

Activists Reflect on a Year of Protest

Police reform advocates discuss victories and challenges that remain.

Nearly $1.5 million in Program Grants Distributed on Behalf of the UW Credit Union Fund for Racial Equity

Grants target financial stability and the education achievement gap for BIPOC community members

Bill Would End ‘Municipal Shuffle’ of Police Officers

Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.

Hazardous Waste Excavation Proposal Causes Widespread Concern

Lack of Details in the WDNR Assessment Alarms Citizens. A thorough WDNR Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is needed to assess the dangers

Mania For Trading Cards Causes Issues

Huge demand during pandemic. Target pulls some cards from shelves after fight broke out at a store.

City Committee Approves Its Part of BRT Project

Agreement will have the city getting paid to plow snow in exchange for giving up traffic lanes.

State, Cities Can Start Spending Federal Money

Federal government releases guidelines on $350 billion in pandemic relief funds.

Wisconsin Drug Take Back Collection #2 in the Country; Collects Over 60,000 lbs. of Unwanted Medications to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

May 5, 2021

City Will Increase Recycling Pickups

Every-other-week recycling pickups will begin in June for most households.

Milwaukee Faces Ambulance Shortage

Shortage of personnel and low reimbursement rate pushing private providers to quit city's 911 system.

Mayor Barrett Encourages Milwaukeeans to Wear Denim on April 28

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP Welcomes Attorney Jorge Fragoso to Their Appellate, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Team

Drug Take Back Day is April 24

April 19, 2021

Waukesha County Parks Seeks Volunteers for Invasive Species Removal Mission April 24

Did DA Delay Mensah Decision Due To Kenosha Unrest?

Wauwatosa Police indicated in emails that the Kenosha unrest in August delayed the decision in Alvin Cole shooting.

I-94 Rebuild Could Be Multi-Modal Success

Transit, buses, ride-sharing, biking, walking should be part of the plan.

How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha

Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.

Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee

But property owners will need to pay at least once.

Tosa Police Chief Will Testify in New Mensah Case

Jay Anderson's family asks judge to independently file charges.

GOP Group Targets Appeals Court Race

Spends $56,000 on candidate backed by Scott Walker, to defeat Evers appointee.

Committee Approves 122-Room Hotel

Woodspring Suites' extended-stay hotel planned for far northwest edge of city.

Was Jay Anderson’s Killing Properly Investigated?

New probe raises questions about his shooting by former Tosa cop Joseph Mensah.

New Great Lakes Water Diversion Request

Kenosha County's Village of Somers wants to draw water outside of Great Lakes Basin.

DNR Conducting Winter Prescribed Burns In Local Marshlands To Reduce Fire Hazards And Improve Vegetation

March 2 Burn Focused On Cattail Removal

DNR Proposes Firearm Restriction On Land Purchased In Merton

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

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

How The Republican Party Lost Control

Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.

A New Era for Wauwatosa

Chief Weber retires after 30 years. City seeks new leader, faces troubling questions about Weber.

State Sees Second Case of Coronavirus Variant

A case in Waukesha of variant first discovered in UK and believed to spread more rapidly.

Suit Opposes Waukesha-Milwaukee Water Plan

Tiny Village of Waukesha seeks to stop extension of pipe through village limits.

About Those Phones Taken By Tosa Police

Why did they confiscate cell phones of BLM protesters and what did they do with them?

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Waukesha Mayor Leaves Republican Party

After the events at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Shawn Reilly is "ashamed" of the party.

Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week Goes Virtual

Residents encouraged to learn about the impact of road salt from free programs

Tales Told By The 2020 Election

The Republican gerrymander held. But Waukesha County has grown more Democratic since 2012.

Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests

Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Business Leaders Support I-94 Upgrade

East-west corridor is a bottleneck and a drag on economic activity.

Local Leaders Call for Additional Federal COVID-19 Relief

County Executive David Crowley said the county has had to be creative in the use of CARES Act money.

Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election

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

United Way president to go ‘On the Issues,’ Dec. 2

Update: Death Following Incident at Milwaukee County Jail

Recount an Insult to Minority Voters?

'Shameless' and part of a pattern of "blaming Black and brown voters," advocates say.

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

Northwestern Mutual Contributes $225,000 to Local Nonprofits

Company employees nominate nonprofits to receive funding through Days of Sharing program

Are Parties Realigning In Wisconsin?

Lots of new voters for both parties in election. What it means for the future.

65 Counties Have “Critically High” COVID-19 Levels

State unveils new designation, and for the second time has a new way to say COVID-19 is at dangerous and growing levels.

Jilly Gokalgandhi Announces Candidacy for District 5 of the Milwaukee Public School Board

How Suburban Voters Defeated Trump

A decisive switch, both in Wisconsin and nationally.

Wisconsin Drug Take Back Collection 1st in the Country; Collects Nearly 90,000 lbs. of Unwanted Medications to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

November 9, 2020

8 Takeaways, How Biden Won Wisconsin

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

Biden Lead in State Helped by Key Counties

Biden wins 77% of Dane County; Trump margin in Ozaukee, Waukesha counties lower than in 2016.

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

Trump “Rounds the Turn’ in Waukesha

As state suffers deadliest week yet, President downplays pandemic at campaign rally.

Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership Receives Department of Education Award

Community Schools recognized among national education initiatives

Drug Take Back Day is October 24

Waukesha County Exec Has COVID-19

Paul Farrow tested positive, has mild symptoms. He opposed Evers' mask mandate.

Nursing Homes Help Cause Hospital Bed Shortage

Homes with COVID-19 outbreak can’t accept hospital patients ready to transition.

COVID Controversy At Suburban Post Office

South Milwaukee USPS employee tested positive but other mail carriers not being tested.

Judge Blocks Release Of Business COVID-19 Data

Business lobby sued to stop state from releasing what businesses have COVID-19 cases.

Homeland Security Talking Points Sympathetic to Kyle Rittenhouse

The federal agency told officials to say he was there defending small business owners.