Waukesha Public Library 2022 Season Holiday Hours

The Waukesha Public Library will be closed on these dates over the 2022 holiday season.

Monday Marks 1 Year Anniversary Of Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy

People are encouraged to gather in Cutler Park on Monday to honor the lives Waukesha lost and support survivors of the 2021 parade.

Insurance Case Could Leave Waukesha Condo Owners With Demolition Bill

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of an insurance company after a Waukesha condo was evacuated in December 2021.

Waukesha-Area Nursing Homes Ranked ‘High Performing’ By U.S. News

These nursing homes in the Waukesha area were ranked among the best in a U.S. News report released Tuesday.

We Energies Cookie Book Drive-Thru Coming To Waukesha Expo Center

The 2022 We Energies Cookie Book, meant to celebrate hometown recipes, will be distributed in Waukesha on Nov. 17.

Local Heroes: Help Patch Recognize People Making Waukesha Better

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Local Heroes who make life better in Wisconsin with contributions big and small.

Waukesha Looks Ahead To Healing After Guilty Verdict In Parade Trial

"We can now re-focus on taking steps forward as a community and continue the healing process," said Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly.

UWM Community Group Heads to France

Registration Deadline for this tour is Nov. 3, 2022. Tour dates are April 6-17, 2023.

Waukesha Public Library Looks For Donations To The Waukesha Reads Food Drive

If you stop in and donate food, you will receive the opportunity to win a Waukesha Reads gift basket, the library said.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Stops In Oconomowoc And Tosa Friday

Here are the stops the Canadian Pacific holiday train is making in the Milwaukee area on Friday, Dec. 9.

Waukesha County Technical College To Present ‘The Color Of Care' Screening And Panel Discussion

See the latest announcement from the Waukesha County Technical College.

Explore Waukesha's Ins And Outs: Unlocked Event Returns For 2nd Year

Waukesha Unlocked returns on Saturday and Sunday with plenty of opportunities to explore what makes you curious across the city.

Your Car Insurance is Going Up, Even if You Have Never Had a Claim.

You Have these 3 Things To Thank.

MyPath Named One of Top 100 Companies with Best DEIB

MyPath Named One of Top 100 Companies with Best DEIB

Waukesha Changes Annual Christmas Parade Date To December

After years of the Waukesha Christmas parade taking place in November, the city announced it will now happen in December.

Waukesha Parade Survivor Meets Brewers Players In Trip To Pittsburgh

A teen who was injured in the Waukesha Christmas parade recently hit the road to meet players of his favorite team, the Milwaukee Brewers.

Fentanyl Declared A Health Crisis: Waukesha Launches New Initiatives

Waukesha County on Monday announced new plans to combat fentanyl deaths, declaring the drug a "community health crisis."

Queen of Apostles Catholic Church Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Pewaukee Church Marked its Anniversary with a Celebration, Mass, and Parish-wide Picnic on July 10, 2022

The Owner Of Albanese's Roadhouse In Waukesha Has Died

Dominic Albanese was remembered for his life with family, his Waukesha business, and the "laughs along the way."

Emergency Communications Simulation Exercises This Weekend

The Milwaukee Radio Amateurs’ Club to demonstrate reliable communications during the worst of disasters

Jackson Sparks’ Life Honored With New Bench In Mukwonago

Jackson Sparks' Waukesha Blazers number 23 was emblazoned on the bench, which was unveiled to family and friends and Field Park.

Waukesha Readers Share Fathers' Wise Words, Golf Advice

"You can't get mad at ignorance," one reader echoed their dad's advice in a Patch reader callout.

Women's Advocates To Rally At Waukesha Courthouse Amid Custody Battle

A half-hour rally is slated for the county courthouse as a Waukesha mother tries to take her custody case to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

'Not Sure How Long I Can Continue': Waukesha Condo Owners Still Stuck

One former Horizon West resident had to come out of retirement, while others lost thousands of dollars months after the condo shut down.

Waukesha Company To Pay $140K To Settle Racist Harassment Suit

Black Giertsen employees were subjected to racist slurs, and one was fired for complaining about harassment, a federal agency said.

National Donut Day 2022: Find Deals In Waukesha

Check out these Waukesha donut spots for deals for National Donut Day.

After 27 Years, Waukesha's Deputy Police Chief Retires

The leaving deputy chief said he felt optimistic about the department's future and that the new team will take it to the "next level."

More Than 6,000 Pounds Of Unwanted Drugs Returned In Waukesha County

Wisconsin raked in nearly 60,000 pounds of old over-the-counter drugs while Waukesha residents gave back nearly a tenth of returned drugs.

Waukesha Readers Share Their Mother-Child Lookalike Photos

Waukesha moms and children shared lookalike photos ahead of Mother's Day 2022.

81% Of Waukesha Residents Happy With City In Quality Of Life Survey

More than 8 out of 10 people would recommend Waukesha to others and plan on living there for the next five years, a nationwide survey found.

Plan For Sports Complex Honoring 8-Year-Old Killed In Waukesha Parade

Planners are looking for donors to help build a sports complex at W.R. Oliver Park to honor 8-year-old Jackson Sparks.

Waukesha Residents Share Their Favorite Wisconsin Haikus

Patch reached out to Waukesha residents to share their Wisconsin haikus for National Haiku Day. Here's what they said.

Stephen Colbert Names Waukesha In Joke About Inflation

The late night television host mentioned Waukesha in a bit about Midwest inflation.

Pewaukee Wrestling Coach Of 30 Years, 'Beloved Mentor' Remembered

Mike Brown, who coached the Pewaukee Youth Wrestling Club for 30 years, helped kickstart the wrestling program at Pewaukee High School.

Plans For 'Waukesha Strong' Downtown Mural To Remember Parade Victims

The mural is meant to create a "domino effect" that affects the city in a positive way, an artist said.

Waukesha Skateland Reverses Policy After Milwaukee Teen Denied

The rink will be open to all communities after the owner told parents that Milwaukee teenagers couldn't skate inside.

Waukesha Skateland Accused Of Discrimination After Denying Teen

The owner of Skateland said in a video that Milwaukee teenagers weren't allowed in the rink because of "shooting and fighting."

Jersey Mike's Shop Sales In Waukesha Will Go To Special Olympics

Local sandwich shops will donate 100 percent of their sales to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games for one day, the chain said.

Bed Bug-Sniffing Dog Brought Into Lowell Elementary: District

Two third grade classes were heated after a detection dog swept classrooms at Lowell Elementary School, the principal said.

Nearly $6 Million Will Go To Waukesha Parade Victims: Foundation

Nearly $6 million in donated funds will go to 560 people that were affected by the Waukesha parade disaster, the community foundation said.