Waukesha County nonprofits share strategies amid tighter funding
Nonprofit leaders gathered in Waukesha County on Thursday, Feb. 5, to share strategies as donations tighten, volunteer hours shrink and competition for grants grows, emphasizing collaboration to meet community needs.
Nonprofit leaders gathered in Waukesha County on Thursday, Feb. 5, to share strategies as donations tighten, volunteer hours shrink and competition for grants grows, emphasizing collaboration to meet community needs.
Nourish Organic Juice Bar in Oconomowoc; custom drinks based on your mood
Need a specific drink to fight the Winter Blues? Nourish Organic Juice Bar can help. Brian Kramp is in Oconomowoc at Nourish Organic Juice Bar.
Need a specific drink to fight the Winter Blues? Nourish Organic Juice Bar can help. Brian Kramp is in Oconomowoc at Nourish Organic Juice Bar.
Oconomowoc hotel fire; caused by extension cord powering heating unit
A hotel in Oconomowoc was damaged by a fire. No injuries were reported.
A hotel in Oconomowoc was damaged by a fire. No injuries were reported.
Lake Country Classical Academy senior helped build team at new school
John Calvin Walker, a senior at Lake Country Classical Academy, helped build a team at a new school. Some family inspiration also has him focus on a career path that helps people.
John Calvin Walker, a senior at Lake Country Classical Academy, helped build a team at a new school. Some family inspiration also has him focus on a career path that helps people.
Lake Country Classical Academy senior helped build team at new school
John Calvin Walker, a senior at Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc, helped build a team at a new school. Some family inspiration also has him focus on a career path that helps people.
John Calvin Walker, a senior at Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc, helped build a team at a new school. Some family inspiration also has him focus on a career path that helps people.
Lac La Belle fatal fire; firefight complicated by strong winds, bitter cold
Western Lakes Fire District and the Village of Lac La Belle Police Department are investigating a fatal house fire on Washington Street.
Western Lakes Fire District and the Village of Lac La Belle Police Department are investigating a fatal house fire on Washington Street.
Contact 6 helps consumers save $40,000 in November 2025
Consumers said Contact 6 helped them resolve 14 cases, totaling $40,000, in November. That includes timeshare trouble and an unexpected charge.
Consumers said Contact 6 helped them resolve 14 cases, totaling $40,000, in November. That includes timeshare trouble and an unexpected charge.
Oconomowoc child neglect; couple charged after kids found living in filth
An Oconomowoc couple faces multiple child neglect counts after officers found their five children living in filth, with prosecutors saying the conditions spanned years and posed serious risks to the kids.
An Oconomowoc couple faces multiple child neglect counts after officers found their five children living in filth, with prosecutors saying the conditions spanned years and posed serious risks to the kids.
Journey21 hosts annual Veterans Chili Fest in Oconomowoc
When you see a veteran, it is always nice to remind them of our gratitude for their service. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, some students got to do just that.
When you see a veteran, it is always nice to remind them of our gratitude for their service. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, some students got to do just that.
Sexual assault, child porn; Oconomowoc 'lifestyle coach' sentenced
A Waukesha County judge sentenced Daniel Hait on Oct. 20 to 25 years in prison and an additional 15 years of extended supervision in connection with a child sexual exploitation case.
A Waukesha County judge sentenced Daniel Hait on Oct. 20 to 25 years in prison and an additional 15 years of extended supervision in connection with a child sexual exploitation case.
Sentry Equipment celebrates 100 years
Sentry Equipment in Oconomowoc celebrated 100 years on Thursday. It's a business that's been around almost as long as the city it's based in, but with that milestone comes new challenges.
Sentry Equipment in Oconomowoc celebrated 100 years on Thursday. It's a business that's been around almost as long as the city it's based in, but with that milestone comes new challenges.
Sentry Equipment celebrates 100 years, faces new challenges
Sentry Equipment in Oconomowoc celebrated 100 years on Thursday. With that milestone comes new challenges, including workforce and tariffs.
Sentry Equipment in Oconomowoc celebrated 100 years on Thursday. With that milestone comes new challenges, including workforce and tariffs.
Brookfield golfer calls USGA debut part of 'bonus life' after cancer battle
Brookfield’s Bruce Henning battled leukemia, underwent chemotherapy and received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his son, and after years of recovery, qualified for the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur.
Brookfield’s Bruce Henning battled leukemia, underwent chemotherapy and received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his son, and after years of recovery, qualified for the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur.
Wildlife In Need Center air conditioners break, donors step up
Wildlife In Need Center, a Waukesha County nonprofit that helps injured animals, found itself in a sticky situation after storms earlier this month.
Wildlife In Need Center, a Waukesha County nonprofit that helps injured animals, found itself in a sticky situation after storms earlier this month.
Waukesha County bridge replacement; state approves $1.5 million
Wisconsin has approved a $1.5 million bridge replacement and resurfacing project along Wisconsin Avenue (WIS 16 Frontage Road) in Waukesha County.
Wisconsin has approved a $1.5 million bridge replacement and resurfacing project along Wisconsin Avenue (WIS 16 Frontage Road) in Waukesha County.
Oconomowoc grandmother water skiing again after knee replacements
An Oconomowoc grandmother is water skiing again after having surgeries to replace both knees. She hopes to beat the record for oldest female water skier.
An Oconomowoc grandmother is water skiing again after having surgeries to replace both knees. She hopes to beat the record for oldest female water skier.
Fish caught in pickup truck's grill; Wisconsin driver shares experience
For one driver in Waukesha County, it may have seemed like the sky was falling on Sunday, July 27 – and he will be telling this story for years.
For one driver in Waukesha County, it may have seemed like the sky was falling on Sunday, July 27 – and he will be telling this story for years.
Osprey nests installed in Oconomowoc; We Energies leads the charge
We Energies is reusing old utility poles in new ways.
We Energies is reusing old utility poles in new ways.
Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; Matthew Brennecke appears in court
The driver accused in an Oconomowoc hit-and-run crash that killed 87-year-old Al Eighmy made his initial appearance in Waukesha County Court on Friday.
The driver accused in an Oconomowoc hit-and-run crash that killed 87-year-old Al Eighmy made his initial appearance in Waukesha County Court on Friday.
Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; man taken into custody, charged
Oconomowoc police have arrested the driver who caused a hit-and-run crash Monday that killed an 87-year-old man.
Oconomowoc police have arrested the driver who caused a hit-and-run crash Monday that killed an 87-year-old man.