Waukesha school closures possible, district weighs consolidation plans
As many as four Waukesha schools could close, and three other buildings could be sold, as school district leaders outline their consolidation plans.
As many as four Waukesha schools could close, and three other buildings could be sold, as school district leaders outline their consolidation plans.
Fire Watch program; helping veterans, first responders cope with trauma
Veterans and emergency responders are often first to run into the line of fire. Now, a new virtual program is giving them support to work through the trauma.
Veterans and emergency responders are often first to run into the line of fire. Now, a new virtual program is giving them support to work through the trauma.
Kwik Trip 50K: Waukesha run to raise money for veterans, families
The Kwik Trip 50K returns to Waukesha on Saturday, June 28. The event raises money for Band of Runners trail camp.
The Kwik Trip 50K returns to Waukesha on Saturday, June 28. The event raises money for Band of Runners trail camp.
Waukesha County food pantry sees increase in clients, decline in funding
The Food Pantry of Waukesha County is coming off a record-breaking year helping people with no signs of slowing down, but funds and food donations aren’t keeping up.
The Food Pantry of Waukesha County is coming off a record-breaking year helping people with no signs of slowing down, but funds and food donations aren’t keeping up.
Waukesha hit-and-run; woman pleads no contest, sentenced to prison
A Waukesha woman accused of operating while intoxicated and causing a crash that critically injured a man pleaded no contest and was sentenced to prison on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
A Waukesha woman accused of operating while intoxicated and causing a crash that critically injured a man pleaded no contest and was sentenced to prison on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Waukesha emergency overflow shelter to reopen after months of repair
When temperatures dropped this past winter, so did the ceiling at the Waukesha Emergency Overflow Shelter. It had two separate sprinklers burst. Now, the shelter is preparing to reopen.
When temperatures dropped this past winter, so did the ceiling at the Waukesha Emergency Overflow Shelter. It had two separate sprinklers burst. Now, the shelter is preparing to reopen.
2024 Waukesha drug investigation, man sentenced to prison
A Waukesha man, convicted in connection with a 2024 drug investigation, has been sentenced to five years in prison.
A Waukesha man, convicted in connection with a 2024 drug investigation, has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Waukesha apartment fire near Carroll University displaces residents
Fire damaged a Waukesha apartment building and displaced residents near the Carroll University campus on Friday afternoon.
Fire damaged a Waukesha apartment building and displaced residents near the Carroll University campus on Friday afternoon.
Waukesha school bus catalytic converters stolen
Waukesha police are investigating the theft of approximately 20 catalytic converters from a local school bus company, which occurred overnight.
Waukesha police are investigating the theft of approximately 20 catalytic converters from a local school bus company, which occurred overnight.
Waukesha child abandonment case; parents charged, wanted
Waukesha County prosecutors said two children were found “in a completely wild, unkept state" at an apartment that was "a complete and total mess."
Waukesha County prosecutors said two children were found “in a completely wild, unkept state" at an apartment that was "a complete and total mess."
Waukesha school bus catalytic converter thefts; transportation disrupted
Waukesha police are investigating the theft of approximately 20 catalytic converters from a local school bus company, which occurred overnight.
Waukesha police are investigating the theft of approximately 20 catalytic converters from a local school bus company, which occurred overnight.
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.