Waukesha County Courthouse remodeling project kicked off
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Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, alongside other county leaders, wield sledgehammers to ceremoniously smash a wall -- marking the official commencement of an extensive remodeling project at the Waukesha County Courthouse.

Waukesha police chase Milwaukee, men sentenced to probation

Two men have been sentenced to probation after an April Waukesha police chase into Milwaukee. Police said drugs were found in their car.

Waukesha's Horizon West condo demolition set for fall; questions remain

Neighbors surrounding the condemned Horizon West condominiums are relieved to know demolition of the building will begin this fall.

Waukesha 'World's Largest Glass Pickle'
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Waukesha is collecting clear, brown and green glass to create the ''World's Largest Glass Pickle.''

Waukesha County Jail death, accused workers appear in court

Two Waukesha County Jail workers charged in an inmate's death appeared in court Thursday, Sept. 7. Each received $7,500 signature bonds.

Waukesha Head Start student needs school transportation after fire

A Waukesha Head Start student was forced from her home due to an electrical fire. Staying in a hotel means Head Start cannot provide bus transportation. They say adding time to the route risks their license.

Lake Michigan water project, Waukesha celebrates completion

More than 70,000 people in Waukesha will soon start using Lake Michigan water – the biggest public works project in city history 20 years in the making.

Lake Michigan water project; Waukesha celebrates its completion
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Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly, officials, and regional partners celebrate the completion of a project to deliver a safe and sustainable supply of Lake Michigan water from Milwaukee to Waukesha Water Utility customers.

Waukesha house fire, James Street and College Avenue

Waukesha firefighters responded to a house fire near James Street and College Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.

Waukesha Lake Michigan water switch; what to expect Thursday

Waukesha will celebrate finally switching to Lake Michigan drinking water on Thursday, a transition that's been decades in the making.

Speak Up, Speak Out school safety hotline runs out of money in 2024

Funding for Wisconsin programs aimed at preventing school shootings and school violence runs out in a year. It will take about $2.2 million to keep it going.

'Rainbowland' controversy, fired Waukesha teacher files lawsuit

The fired Waukesha school teacher at the center of the "Rainbowland" song controversy has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the district and superintendent.

Waukesha First Student bus driver shortage, kids missing class

School District of Waukesha students are facing bumps in the road amid a nationwide school bus driver shortage. As the new school year starts, the district has nine bus routes without drivers.

Waukesha school bus driver shortage
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School District of Waukesha students are facing bumps in the road amid a nationwide school bus driver shortage as the new school year gets underway.

Waukesha pedestrians hit near Main and Barstow, man hurt

A car hit two Waukesha pedestrians near Main and Barstow on Friday night, Sept. 1. The driver stayed at the scene, and no one was arrested.

Waukesha mail theft; paint splatters help police ID suspect SUV

A 28-year-old Blue Island, Illinois man is accused of stealing mail and later leading police on a high-speed chase that stretched nearly nine miles.

Police chase; driver suspected stealing mail
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New Berlin police released dash camera video that showed the police chase of Michael White, a man accused of stealing mail -- and later leading officers on a high-speed pursuit.