Waukesha County Insider

Ozaukee Co., WI – Passing a school bus is not only illegal and incredibly unsafe for the kids that are unloading, but it will also cost you big time, $326.50 and 4 points to be exact. Our local school bus agencies are encouraged to grab a license plate of

July 7, 2019 –Born into life on September 28, 2016 and taken far too soon, Emery Daniel Calvino passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Emery encompassed all the joy that life had to offer. He was a lover of cars and trucks, his big brother Parker and his

July 4, 2019 – Philadelphia, PA – Live from Philadelphia on July 4. I’m at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, where voices are being geared up for the free grand finale concert starring Jennifer Hudson and Meghan Trainor tonight. Side note: As this is her hometown, the city of Philadelphia

June 25, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Wet weather passed through West Bend and all of Washington County on Monday. The wet roads created a dicey racing situation for the America’s Dairyland Tour.  How much measurable rain did you get? Submit your rainfall total below. Photo courtesy heraldscotland.com

June 5, 2019 – Waukesha Co., WI – Some neighbors in Washington County were affected by the road closure on I94 and STH 67 in neighboring Waukesha County. Many were also notified with an emergency alert on their cell phones on Tuesday, June 4. Below is a press release

May 28, 2019 – Menomonee Falls, WI – A statewide silver alert has been issued for 91-year-old Edward J. Kolinski. According to authorities he may be driving a dark blue 2015 Kia Optima with Wisconsin license plate 634BZS. He was last seen May 28 at 11:30 a.m. He was

May 6, 2019 – Menomonee Falls, WI – Pilgrim Lutheran Church’s Tabitha Society hosted its annual Women’s Banquet. The theme this year was “That’s Amoré” and was seen in the food and decorations. Women walked into Pilgrim’s new gathering space to the sound of classic Italian music. The hanging

April 13, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – I recently heard from my colleagues within the two year UW campuses that UW-Milwaukee has decided to discontinue intercollegiate athletics at their newly acquired branch campuses, UW-Waukesha (WAK) and UW-Washington County (WSH).  Below is my response to my colleagues in the

April 12, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – A letter was sent to faculty and staff at UWM at Washington County on Friday morning, April 12, from Stephen E. Schmid, Ph.D. Interim Dean College of General Studies at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee announcing the conference athletic programs would be cut at the

April 8, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – On Monday, April 8, starting at 7 p.m. in each county of the state [PDF], individuals interested in natural resources management will have the opportunity to provide their input and testimony on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to conservation and fish

April 5, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – On Monday, April 8, starting at 7 p.m. in each county of the state [PDF], individuals interested in natural resources management will have the opportunity to provide their input and testimony on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to conservation and fish

March 28, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – We are in a dangerous time of the year for wildland/grass fires.  Because the ground is wet and muddy, doesn’t indicate we can safely burn dead vegetation, brush piles, etc. The last few days we have experienced dry, gusting wind. This

March 1, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – There is a lot at stake in the Supreme Court election being held on Tuesday, April 2. Wisconsin has the opportunity to choose a justice who will enforce the rule of law, protect the public, and uphold our Constitution. When you