Waukesha County Fair food, fun kicks off: 'Seeing is believing'

The Waukesha County Fair kicked off its five-day 2023 schedule Wednesday, July 19. This year's theme is "seeing is believing."

Waukesha Extended Stay hotel shooting; mother, daughter sentenced

A Texas mother and daughter have been sentenced in connection to a shooting at the Waukesha Extended Stay hotel in October 2022.

Waukesha Lake Michigan water warning before September change

People and pets could be at risk when Waukesha transitions to Lake Michigan drinking water, but there is a simple fix to keep everyone healthy.

Waukesha County homes scarce, prices up: study

Owning a home in Waukesha County is getting harder. A new study shows prices are up, while available homes are scarce. Even renting is a challenge.

Waukesha County Fair 'inclusive rides' day limits sensory components

The Waukesha County Fair is making changes to ensure everyone has fun this year, offering an "inclusive rides" day for people with sensory concerns.

'Rainbowland' Waukesha school controversy, board votes to fire teacher

The School District of Waukesha board voted unanimously Wednesday to fire the teacher involved in the "Rainbowland" song controversy.

Waukesha bus driver sex assault charges, victim with special needs

Michael Meyer, 54, of Waukesha, faces multiple charges, accused of sexually assaulting a girl with special needs multiple times. A criminal complaint says Meyer is a bus driver, and at least two of the sexual assaults happened at the First Student Bus Company facility.

Waukesha's Buchner Pool crowded as temps hit 90

Soaring temperatures and not a cloud in the sky are a bad combination if you’re outside all day. At Buchner Pool in Waukesha, some tried to avoid the sun on Monday, July 10 with temperatures around 90.

Carroll terror threats suspect Timothy Hoeller wants new attorney

Prosecutors say the former Carroll University instructor sent letters hinting that an unspecified person might shoot "innocent students." He's currently free on $1,000 cash bail.

Waukesha 'homeless encampment' ax attack, man charged

An ax attack in Waukesha has a group of homeless people concerned for their safety. Prosecutors an ax attack started over a fight over a $40 "bike repair."

Waukesha attack; Khalil Perry sentenced, 12 years prison

A Waukesha County judge sentenced Khalil Perry to 12 years prison. This follows Perry's conviction on charges of armed robbery, armed carjacking, and kidnapping.

Van crashes into Waukesha home, driver won't be cited: police

A van slammed into a Waukesha woman's bedroom wall Wednesday night, June 28. A mechanical issue led to the crash, and the driver won't be cited.

Waukesha Main Street parade memorial foundation poured

The City of Waukesha announced on Wednesday, June 28 that the foundation has been poured for the Main Street Christmas parade memorial.

Waukesha scooter crash, man dies of injuries

A man died in a Waukesha motorized scooter crash Wednesday morning, June 28. It happened at Highway 59 and Saylesville around 9:20 a.m.

Waukesha air quality, Canada wildfires: 'It's like there's a fog'

For a second day in a row, some of the worst air in the country was in Waukesha County. Officials say a combination of several factors is resulting in record-breaking consequences.

Waukesha possible attempted child abduction; juvenile approached by man

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a possible attempted child abduction that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

Waukesha parade attack rummage fundraiser, victim's daughters hold sale

The daughters of a Waukesha Christmas Parade attack victim organized a rummage sale fundraiser benefiting the memorial fund Saturday, June 24.

Waukesha, Horizon West condo lawsuit; new raze agreement reached

Evacuated residents of Waukesha's Horizon West condominiums and the city reached a new agreement Friday, June 23 – an end in sight after a year-and-a-half.