Hunting and Trapping Season Begins
It’s October and that can only mean that hunting season is here. For experienced hunters, this is no surprise, but for the
Should I Get Vaccinated?
It’s that time of year again when cold and flu season starts, and your doctor and pharmacist start encouraging you to get your
There’s No Place Like Oz-onomowoc!
“Toto is being delivered today. I may have to run,” explained Kristi Weber, Oconomowoc’s Community Development Specialist.
Crocheted Everything, Denim & A Splash of Bling
Our warm-weather fashion trend exploration began by visiting a variety of women’s clothing shops at The Corners of
Jackson Galaxy Brings Cat Strategies to Local Shelters
Jackson Galaxy, the cat behavior guru of Animal Planet fame, arrived in Waukesha today to begin a two-day seminar, “Cat
UWM at Waukesha Campus to Close in 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced today that its UWM at Waukesha campus will close after the Spring 2025 semester.
Dockhounds Seeking Dancers and Ballplayer Host Families
In preparation for the 2024 baseball season, the Lake Country Dockhounds are holding auditions for a brand-new dance team to
900+ Attend STEAM Event Raising $30,000 for Elmbrook Schools Robotics and Automation Program
Hundreds of students from kindergarten through eighth grade participated in hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and
Carroll University Women Enter March Madness on Friday
On Friday, March 1, at 8 pm, the Carroll University women’s basketball team tips off its first game in the NCAA Tournament
New Season of “The Amazing Race” features New Berlin’s “Bizzy” Smith
When “The Amazing Race” returns for season 36 on March 13 at 8:30 pm, New Berlin resident and Elizabeth “Bizzy” Smith
Calling All Dog & Puppy Lovers!
If you’re thinking about adding a dog or puppy to your home, now is the time to stop by the Humane Animal Welfare Society
200 UW Online Degree Programs Now on New Website
If you have been looking at online universities to get a degree, you may not have considered the Universities of Wisconsin due to
Pewaukee Tax Struck Down by Appeals Court
The Village of Pewaukee’s transportation utility fee (TUF) was struck down by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, which found it to
Will My Trees and Shrubs Survive the Snow?
When Waukesha County was hit with a blizzard-like snowstorm that dumped over a foot of snow across most of the county January 12-
Playing Chess on Ice at the Kettle Moraine Curling Club
“You need to lean into the awkwardness. Curling is a game of finesse and balance. When you’re throwing a 44-pound granite
Waukesha County Home Prices Still Rising, Despite Slower Sales
The median price of a home for sale in Waukesha County was $430,000 in November, up $45,000 from the median price of $385,000 in
New Drug Addiction Treatment Center Opens in Pewaukee
Community Medical Services (CMS) has opened its fifth Wisconsin methadone clinic and drug addiction treatment center at 1611
$40 for Unlimited Access to 8,500 Acres of Waukesha County Parks
With more than ten parks consisting of over 8,500 acres within the Waukesha County Park System, there’s always something
HAWS Senior Pets Need a Home for the Holidays
If you’re feeling a little lonely this holiday season and there’s room in your heart and home for a furry friend, consider
Property Tax Bills Soaring for Many, Due Mainly to Inflation
Property tax bills are arriving in mailboxes this week throughout Waukesha County and hitting many residents with a big dose of
Middle School Students Can Apply to Compete in National Civics Bee
The National Civics Bee has come to Wisconsin and students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades are encouraged to compete. Students can
Oconomowoc Author’s Children’s Book Is Amazon Number One New Release
What was first intended as a special gift for a family member quickly became a number one new release in Children’s Books on
On Foot: Delafield’s Lapham Peak or London’s Abbey Road?
I’m willing to bet you’ve been someplace where you just had to stop every ten feet or so to snap a photo because you were so
It’s Always Golf Season at Oconomowoc’s Links & Drinks
St. Andrews. Pebble Beach. Muirfield. Great Northern. Whether you want to experience these top-rated golf courses without
Community Smiles Dental Fills a Critical Need in Waukesha County
The most common chronic disease facing children in our country is tooth decay, and it’s 100 percent preventable. Children
Hearing Aids Are Life Changing, And Getting More Affordable
I am hearing impaired, and I’ve had a hearing aid for about 20 years. Although my right ear is still fine, the hearing loss in
U.S. State Department Issues Travel Alerts for More than Half the World
As the weather gets colder, many of us start planning a winter or spring vacation to someplace warmer, but this year, it would be
Burn Hazard: Best Buy Recalls Insignia Pressure Cookers
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recall number 24-013, Best Buy has recalled about 930,000
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Spectacular Fall Colors [Drone Video]
The fall colors this year are spectacular due to the drought we experienced all summer. We thought you might enjoy seeing the
Murder by Eye Drops: High Profile Waukesha Trial
On Monday, October 23, the murder trial of Jessy Kurczewski began in Waukesha County Circuit Court. If you’re a true crime
Waukesha’s Smooth Transition to Lake Michigan Water Receives Nearly Universal Praise
Last week, it finally happened. The City of Waukesha is now receiving healthier Lake Michigan water after years and years of
Rumble Boxing Debuts First Studio in Wisconsin
Have you ever wanted to learn to box, or add boxing to your workout? Now’s your chance. Rumble Boxing Brookfield recently
Comfy, Cozy, Chic
The chalkboard sign drawing customers into Fray Boutique in Oconomowoc perfectly describes this year’s fall fashion
Kettle Moraine School District Loses Lawsuit, Ordered to Obtain Parental Permission for Students’ Social Gender Transition
In a precedent-setting case, Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Maxwell in Waukesha determined that the nationwide debate about
Waukesha Launches Interactive Map to Watch Lake Michigan Water Transition that Starts Monday, October 9
Waukesha Water Utility customers will be able to track the progress of the city’s new water supply when the transition from
Fall Landscaping Tips to Make Your Spring Gardens Thrive
Autumn is in the air! The nights are getting longer, the temperatures are getting cooler, and we are starting to see the beauty
Student Loan Payments Resume in October: Are You Ready?
Yes, it’s time. If you have a student loan, your payment plan is about to resume. Are you ready? In 2020, the federal
David Zucker to Keynote Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books with His New Book, Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!
The annual Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books has lined up a sure-to-be-entertaining keynote for its annual community
On Foot: Elm Grove – a Delightful Step Back in Time
I’ll begin with a confession. Although I’ve lived in Waukesha County for over 30 years, I’ve visited Elm Grove only twice
Boat Winterizing Season Is Here
The start of fall in Wisconsin means it’s time to plan for the maintenance and care of the boats we enjoyed throughout the
Waukesha: Should You Keep Your Water Softener?
With the upcoming transition to Lake Michigan water beginning October 9, 2023 (delayed from the original plan of September 14
Why You Should Learn to Scuba Dive Locally
If you’ve ever gone on a cruise or a trip to the Caribbean, you’ve probably gone snorkeling and seen others scuba diving
US News Ranks 14 Waukesha County Schools Among the Best in the Nation and State
Wales High School of Health Sciences was ranked number one in Wisconsin for the third straight year in the U.S. News Best
Harley-Davidson Recalls 65,224 Softail Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued a recall on 2018-2023 Softail motorcycle models to correct a potential defect with a
Common Sense Fitness Tailored to You
High-intensity interval training. Keto. Weight loss drinks. Bedtime belly fat reduction products. Wearable devices. Smart bikes.
Have You Been Searching for a Home to Buy for Months With No Luck? We Want to Hear Your Story.
With a historically low inventory of homes for sale throughout the County, we’ve heard of families losing out on numerous
Tell us About Your Beautiful Old Home in Waukesha County
Among the many modern residences and new construction underway all over the county, we’re fascinated by the dozens and
On Foot: Dousman
Today we’re in Dousman – a village of 2,300 people centered around Highway 67 about eight miles south of I-94. For this