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
Mama D’s Recipe for the Successful Community Coffee Shop
When Diana Markus became an empty nester after her three children were grown and she had volunteered for every cause imaginable,
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
NYSE Delisting Notification Preceded CEO Transition at Fathom Digital Manufacturing
Hartland’s Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corp. (NYSE: FATH) has appointed Carey Chen as its new CEO, effective immediately. He
Hiring Strategy: Target Those Seeking Extra Income by Converting Jobs to Part-time Roles
If you’re an employer having trouble hiring and retaining full-time workers that will show up and get the job done, it may be
Quad/Graphics Reports Net Loss of $33 Million Year to Date, $3 Million in Third Quarter
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) reported its results for the third quarter on Halloween and they were a little scary. Net Sales
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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
U.S. Designates Waukesha, Milwaukee, Madison Region as Biohealth Tech Hub, Provides $350,000 Strategic Development Grant
Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) officially designated the Madison-Waukesha-Milwaukee region as a
Clarcorp Industrial Sales Adds Vending Machines to Help Customers Save 25-30% on Inventory Costs
Vending machines are increasingly being used outside of their traditional role of dispensing snacks and sodas. Today, they are
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
Nominate a Military Family for Free Holiday Decorating
Do you know an active duty, reservist or retired military family that might appreciate having their home professionally decorated
Strauss Brands to Sell its Veal and Lamb Business, Eliminate Up to 127 Jobs
Waukesha-based Strauss Brands announced the company has agreed to sell its veal and lamb production business to competitor
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
Carroll University Launches $100 Million Fundraising Campaign to Build World-Class School of Business
Carroll University has announced a $100 million comprehensive fundraising campaign to support capital projects and the
ProHealth Care to Transition 800 Employees and Several Back-office Functions to Optum
ProHealth Care has entered into a strategic relationship with Optum, which will transition ProHealth Care’s revenue cycle
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
Carroll University Names Tim Sullivan Dean of Business School
Carroll University has appointed Tim Sullivan as the new Dean of its School of Business beginning October 9. Sullivan is best
Froedtert Health to Acquire Full Ownership of Network Health
Froedtert Health announced today that it has agreed to acquire Ascension Wisconsin’s 50 percent interest in Network Health to
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
Vote for Milwaukee Tool – Mukwonago’s Bolt Safety Helmet – a finalist in “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” Contest
The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest has announced the top 16 products that are finalists and Milwaukee Tool’s Mukwonago
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
Jackson’s to Nearly Triple Production Capacity for its Sweet Potato Kettle Chips
Jackson’s is expanding its manufacturing plant in Muskego less than two years after the facility opened, a reflection of
The Art of Wine Making: From Hobby to Thriving Family Business
Around 88% of U.S. Americans have a hobby of some kind. Of those, 27% have started making money from a hobby,
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
Three Local Companies Among the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
Three Waukesha County companies are ranked among the Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest growing companies in the country.
Premium Chocolatiers at Allô! Chocolat Blend Creativity and Hard Work into Mouth-watering Treats
“Life is just a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get,” according to Forrest Gump, and when you enter
Geis Building Products Garage Door Legacy Grows
When you’re in need of a new garage door, or someone to repair your current garage door, it’s usually a fairly urgent need
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
Raccoons Love Marshmallows: Stories from a Professional Wildlife Trapper
Not only a renowned trapper, Arnold is a gifted
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
How a Local Biotechnology Company Is Helping Improve Your Health
Beer, cheese, dairy products, processed meat, wine, sourdough and other baking products, pet food and probiotic dietary
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
TheraPure Air Purifier
This summer has been particularly challenging for those of us who have lung problems like asthma, as the Canadian wildfires have
Corona Premium Stainless-Steel Comfort-GEL® Weeder
If you’re an avid gardener, you’ve no doubt bought dozens of hand tools that haven’t held up, have become dull after one
OPI Nail Envy in Power Colors
For years, I’ve relied on OPI Nail Envy to keep my natural nails from peeling and splitting, and now they’re stepping up