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Eagle police body cam shows scene after fatal shooting
EAGLE — Eagle police have released video footage from a body camera worn by one of its officers who responded to the scene where a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department deputy fatally shot a man in the Town of Eagle last March. The incident occurred on Lower Clarks Park...
More than just good beans
At Mercantile & Bean in the Town of Genesee, it may be the coffee, sandwiches and bakery that first draw customers in, but it’s not only the high quality of these items that keep them coming back, but also the unique selection of items for sale. Located at the...
Culver's workers charged with extortion over co-worker's affair
MUSKEGO, Wis. — Waukesha County prosecutors have charged two Muskego Culver's employees with extortion after they allegedly threatened to expose a co-worker's affair unless he paid them thousands of dollars. Cameron Rueda, 29, of Waukesha is charged with extorting $1,100 from the victim inside the restaurant in late 2022....
These three Wisconsin counties are among U.S. News' 'Healthiest Communities' in America
Exercise, a good diet and safe habits are some of the biggest determiners of both quality of life and life expectancy. But did you know that where you live also influences these metrics? According to U.S. News and World Report, health outcomes are often driven by factors like your community's economic performance,...
Former Pewaukee Gym Employee Faces Sexual Assault Charges
A former employee of a Pewaukee gym is now facing charges of sexual assault. Waukesha County prosecutors recently filed charges against 41-year-old Maurice King, alleging that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl who was working out at the Pewaukee Planet Fitness in mid-July. King was arrested on Sunday and reportedly...
Lake Area Free Clinic holds open house
OCONOMOWOC — Recently, the Lake Area Free Clinic held an open house during which community members were invited to take tours and enjoy a lunch provided by the Oconomowoc Lions Club. Board members showed more than 70 people around the medical and dental clinic and explained the services provided.
Republican support dwindles in Wisconsin’s historic GOP strongholds
Wisconsin’s WOW counties, the suburban counties of Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington outside of Milwaukee, have been the Republican epicenters of the state for decades. Trends, however, suggest they may be moving more to the left than they historically have been. Waukesha is the state’s third most populous with nearly...
Assembly District 97
U.S. Senate | U.S. House | State Senate | Assembly | Constitutional amendments. This district stretches across Waukesha and Jefferson counties, and includes the towns of Delafield, Eagle, Genesee, Ottawa and parts of Mukwonago. It is a safe Republican seat. THE NUTSHELL. Rep. Cindi Duchow, R-Delafield, squares off against Democrat...
John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport receives funding to upgrade runway, improve safety
Two Wisconsin airports including Ashland County’s have been awarded more than $8 million in federal funding to enhance safety, upgrade facilities and boost revenue. “Investments in our local airports are vital for improving safety, enhancing infrastructure, and supporting economic growth,” said Senator Tammy Baldwin in a news release. “This funding will help ensure that our airports in Wisconsin are well-equipped to handle increased traffic, improve safety measures, and continue to serve our communities and visitors effectively.” Waukesha County Airport will receive over $4.76 million to enhance runway safety. John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport in Ashland County will receive over $3.4 million to rehabilitate existing paved Runway 2/20 and improve safety.
Lesli Boese's victory clears way for her to be next Waukesha County District Attorney
Waukesha County voters cleared the way for Leslie Boese to be its next district attorney following her victory in the Aug. 13 partisan primary. Boese will now be the lone candidate on the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election, as Boese and fellow Republican Mike Thurston were the only ones vying for...
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County addresses big problems with big solutions
In 2024, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County marks its 115th anniversary in Wisconsin. The organization began in 1909 as Milwaukee’s Central Council of Philanthropies to prevent duplication and standardize the delivery of human services among charitable organizations. In 1916, a committee from the Central Council proposed...
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