Waukesha honors Les Paul; 110 years since "Wizard of Waukesha" born
Waukesha is synonymous with his name – and starting on Thursday, June 5, the city will be celebrating 110 years since Les Paul was born.
Waukesha is synonymous with his name – and starting on Thursday, June 5, the city will be celebrating 110 years since Les Paul was born.
Pewaukee school bus sex assault case; cash bond increased to $400K
A parent of a second victim in the Pewaukee school bus sexual assault case pressed for higher cash bond for the accused. The Waukesha County judge presiding over the case agreed with that request.
A parent of a second victim in the Pewaukee school bus sexual assault case pressed for higher cash bond for the accused. The Waukesha County judge presiding over the case agreed with that request.
Death threat directed at Maxwell Anderson defense attorney's family
Waukesha police confirmed someone called the law office of defense attorney Anthony Cotton and made a death threat amid the Maxwell Anderson trial.
Waukesha police confirmed someone called the law office of defense attorney Anthony Cotton and made a death threat amid the Maxwell Anderson trial.
Waukesha Habitat for Humanity 'Volunteer of the Year' puts in the hours
When a construction site is packed with more than 100 people at a time, it’s hard to stand out. This woman is proving otherwise.
When a construction site is packed with more than 100 people at a time, it’s hard to stand out. This woman is proving otherwise.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer of the Year
This is not how Louisa Rank envisioned retirement. She started volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha and Jefferson Counties in 2018. Just last year alone (2024), she logged 489 hours on site. Rank says she just can't stop.
This is not how Louisa Rank envisioned retirement. She started volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha and Jefferson Counties in 2018. Just last year alone (2024), she logged 489 hours on site. Rank says she just can't stop.
Waukesha Boots and Badges basketball game raises $4K+ for charities
The "Boots and Badges" basketball game raised more than $4,000 for Waukesha County charities this year.
The "Boots and Badges" basketball game raised more than $4,000 for Waukesha County charities this year.
'Chaotic' brawl at Waukesha senior center
The Waukesha Police Department is investigating a "large-scale physical altercation" that occurred on Thursday, May 22 at the Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living Center, located on Kensington Drive.
The Waukesha Police Department is investigating a "large-scale physical altercation" that occurred on Thursday, May 22 at the Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living Center, located on Kensington Drive.
Waukesha senior living center altercation; 911 calls reported chaotic fight
The Waukesha Police Department is investigating a “large-scale physical altercation" that occurred on Thursday, May 22 at the Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living Center.
The Waukesha Police Department is investigating a “large-scale physical altercation" that occurred on Thursday, May 22 at the Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living Center.
Waukesha County DA's office funds, lawmakers propose budget amendment
A group of Wisconsin lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a budget amendment to add 10 positions to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office.
A group of Wisconsin lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a budget amendment to add 10 positions to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office.
Waukesha man accused of resisting officers, disorderly conduct
A 24-year-old Waukesha man is accused of resisting an officer and disorderly conduct from incidents on May 5 and May 6.
A 24-year-old Waukesha man is accused of resisting an officer and disorderly conduct from incidents on May 5 and May 6.
'Really hit hard for me': Wisconsin veteran mistakenly denied PACT Act benefits
The PACT Act says veterans who served in regions with toxins presumptively qualify for disability coverage if diagnosed with certain cancers or illnesses, but a Gulf War veteran was denied benefits after her diagnosis with ovarian cancer.
The PACT Act says veterans who served in regions with toxins presumptively qualify for disability coverage if diagnosed with certain cancers or illnesses, but a Gulf War veteran was denied benefits after her diagnosis with ovarian cancer.
Nikita Casap pleads not guilty to charges against him
Nikita Casap, the teen charged in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather in the Village of Waukesha, pleaded not guilty to charges against him on Wednesday, May 7.
Nikita Casap, the teen charged in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather in the Village of Waukesha, pleaded not guilty to charges against him on Wednesday, May 7.
Waukesha death investigation; Nikita Casap pleads not guilty
The Waukesha teen charged in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather pleaded not guilty to the charges against him on May 7.
The Waukesha teen charged in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather pleaded not guilty to the charges against him on May 7.
Waukesha North grad's books removed; author wants name off Wall of Stars
A Waukesha North High School graduate wants her name off of the Wall of Stars recognition board.
A Waukesha North High School graduate wants her name off of the Wall of Stars recognition board.
Waukesha North grad?s books removed
Waukesha North High School's Wall of Stars has one less name on it. A local author no longer wants the recognition.
Waukesha North High School's Wall of Stars has one less name on it. A local author no longer wants the recognition.
Morgan Geyser hearing on conditional release
Morgan Geyser will return to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute for the next 30 days, as her case manager drafts an updated conditional release plan.
Morgan Geyser will return to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute for the next 30 days, as her case manager drafts an updated conditional release plan.
Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser's conditional release plan reviewed
Morgan Geyser, one of two people convicted in the Slender Man stabbing that took place more than a decade ago, appeared in court on Monday, April 28.
Morgan Geyser, one of two people convicted in the Slender Man stabbing that took place more than a decade ago, appeared in court on Monday, April 28.
Draft Diaries: John Anderson lives his dream with the green and gold
John Anderson grew up in Waukesha and ended up playing for the Green Bay Packers.
John Anderson grew up in Waukesha and ended up playing for the Green Bay Packers.
Waukesha County Courthouse construction; new wing, courtrooms open
Waukesha County has re-opened part of its courthouse after it was closed for 18 months due to the ongoing renovation project.
Waukesha County has re-opened part of its courthouse after it was closed for 18 months due to the ongoing renovation project.
Waukesha County Courthouse construction
Waukesha County has re-opened part of its courthouse after it was closed for 18 months due to the ongoing renovation project.
Waukesha County has re-opened part of its courthouse after it was closed for 18 months due to the ongoing renovation project.