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3 opposing data center removed from Port Washington meeting, issued tickets
(The Center Square) – Three people received tickets for disorderly conduct after police forcibly removed someone following public comment about a data center project in front of the Port Washington Common Council. Christine Le Jeune of the data center opposition group...
3 opposing data center removed from Port Washington meeting, issued tickets
(The Center Square) – Three people received tickets for disorderly conduct after police forcibly removed someone following public comment about a data center project in front of the Port Washington Common Council. Christine Le Jeune of the data center opposition group...
Merton Hit and Run Leaves 2 Injured
The night of Tuesday, December 2, a hit and run in the Village of Merton left two pedestrians seriously injured. The collision occurred around 8:45 in the evening on Main Street in Merton near the Huntington area. A blue sedan driving northbound struck the two 64 year...
WILL moves to intervene, fight Wisconsin congressional map challenges
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a pair of motions to intervene in a pair of cases challenging the state’s congressional maps. The group is arguing the maps have long been confirmed as valid and the Wisconsin Supreme Court had...
Bullying tops list of calls to Wisconsin school safety tip line
(The Center Square) – The biggest chunk of the tips to Wisconsin’s Speak Up, Speak Out school safety line last year were about bullying. Attorney General Josh Kaul recently released the yearly report on the school safety line. “Speak Up, Speak Out has been a resource...
Sussex Hamilton Principal Allows “Club America” on Campus
Sussex Hamilton High School's Principal Dominic Bauer has overruled a student council decision that refused to allow students to form a Turning Point USA chapter. Principal Bauer's decision is a change to the school's status quo for the process of forming new clubs....
County Executive Signs Waukesha’s 2026 Budget
County Executive Paul Farrow signed the 2026 Waukesha County budget last week on Tuesday, November 18. 2026. It will see the County operate under a budget of $391.5 million. It includes $27.2 million in borrowing and a reduction of 6.83 levy funded positions. 2026's...
Brad Schimel Sworn in as Interim US Attorney
Former Waukesha County circuit court judge and state attorney general Brad Schimel was recently sworn in as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On Monday, November 17, Schimel was sworn into the new position, taking over the role previously held...
Waukesha County Organizations Offer Food Aid Amid Government Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown has caused concerns for those receiving aid from food assistance programs. Benefit systems like FoodShare, SNAP, and EBT have all been affected, meaning that impacted recipients may be turning to new programs to help them get...
Merton Hit and Run Leaves 2 Injured
The night of Tuesday, December 2, a hit and run in the Village of Merton left two pedestrians seriously injured. The collision occurred around 8:45 in the evening on Main Street in Merton near the Huntington area. A blue sedan driving northbound struck the two 64 year...
Sussex Hamilton Principal Allows “Club America” on Campus
Sussex Hamilton High School's Principal Dominic Bauer has overruled a student council decision that refused to allow students to form a Turning Point USA chapter. Principal Bauer's decision is a change to the school's status quo for the process of forming new clubs....
Oconomowoc’s German Christmas Market Shines with Old World Charm
This past weekend, the City of Oconomowoc hosted its 14th annual German Christmas Market. Featuring a variety of unique experiences, it was a chance to try authentic European food and drinks, get to shop from several incredible vendors, and listen to some of...
Tips for Staying Safe While Driving in Winter Weather
A winter storm warning went into effect for much of Wisconsin this weekend. Beginning on early Saturday, November 29, the steady snowfall is expected to last well into early the following Sunday morning. Snowfall totals are predicted to be between seven to twelve...
Arrowhead Football Team Brings Home Division Championship
The Arrowhead High School football team won the Division 1 State championship on Friday, November 21. The game was held at UW Madison’s Camp Randall stadium. Arrowhead faced off against Bay Port, pulling ahead with an 18-15 victory that secured their championship. ...
Arrowhead Football Prepares for State Championship Game
The Arrowhead High School football team is preparing for the WIAA 2025 State Championship game against Bay Port. The game is scheduled to be held on Friday, November 21 at 4 pm at Camp Randall Stadium. Arrowhead has had an exciting 2025 season with a winning 12-1...
Lake Country DockHounds Announce 2026 Season Schedule
The Lake Country DockHounds, Oconomowoc's very own American Association baseball team, has announced their schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. The team's schedule is set to kick off on May 15 against the Gary Southshore Railcats. The first three games of the...
Pink Pumpkin Run Breaks Attendance Record for 11th Annual Race
The Pink Pumpkin Run took over the streets of Hartford this past Saturday, October 4 to help raise money for a good cause. The Pink Pumpkin Run is a 5k walk and run event that has been held in the area for 11 consecutive years. Afterwards, the Pink Pumpkin Fest gives...
3 opposing data center removed from Port Washington meeting, issued tickets
(The Center Square) – Three people received tickets for disorderly conduct after police forcibly removed someone following public comment about a data center project in front of the Port Washington Common Council. Christine Le Jeune of the data...
Merton Hit and Run Leaves 2 Injured
The night of Tuesday, December 2, a hit and run in the Village of Merton left two pedestrians seriously injured. The collision occurred around 8:45 in the evening on Main Street in Merton near the Huntington area. A blue sedan driving northbound...
WILL moves to intervene, fight Wisconsin congressional map challenges
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a pair of motions to intervene in a pair of cases challenging the state’s congressional maps. The group is arguing the maps have long been confirmed as valid and the Wisconsin...
Bullying tops list of calls to Wisconsin school safety tip line
(The Center Square) – The biggest chunk of the tips to Wisconsin’s Speak Up, Speak Out school safety line last year were about bullying. Attorney General Josh Kaul recently released the yearly report on the school safety line. “Speak Up, Speak Out...
Sussex Hamilton Principal Allows “Club America” on Campus
Sussex Hamilton High School's Principal Dominic Bauer has overruled a student council decision that refused to allow students to form a Turning Point USA chapter. Principal Bauer's decision is a change to the school's status quo for the process of...
Wisconsin lawmakers asked for federal end to vehicle emissions testing
(The Center Square) – A group of Wisconsin lawmakers are asking their federal counterparts to reverse part of the Clean Air Act that allows for vehicle emissions testing in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha...
Wisconsin hunters harvest more than 182K deer during gun hunting season
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin hunters harvested 0.8% less deer than a year ago with 182,084 deer during the 2025 gun deer season, including 86,068 antlered and 96,016 antlerless deer. The season ran from Nov. 22 through Sunday and the...
Slender Man stabber’s lawyer pushes for a return to the mental hospital
(The Center Square) – Morgan Geyser’s lawyer wants her sent back to the state mental hospital. Attorney Tony Cotton wrote the judge in Geyser’s escape case, asking that she be moved out of the Waukesha County Jail. “Given that she has no new...
Barnes enters race for Wisconsin governor
(The Center Square) – Mandela Barnes is entering a crowded race for the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor. The former lieutenant governor ran for U.S. Senate in 2022 and lost to Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. Barnes was lieutenant governor...
Wisconsin data center energy demands, costs, capacity form puzzle
(The Center Square) – Increased energy use from artificial intelligence data centers in Wisconsin will have a cost. But the question is whether those costs will reach the residential utility payers on their home electric bills. “And the tech...
‘Improper restrictions’ on food stamps opposed by attorney general
(The Center Square) – Improper restrictions for eligibility of federal food stamps is opposed by the Wisconsin attorney general. Wednesday of last week, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined other state prosecutors in litigation against Secretary...
Oconomowoc’s German Christmas Market Shines with Old World Charm
This past weekend, the City of Oconomowoc hosted its 14th annual German Christmas Market. Featuring a variety of unique experiences, it was a chance to try authentic European food and drinks, get to shop from several incredible vendors, and listen...