340 Pinwheels In Waukesha To Raise Awareness Of Elder Abuse

In 2020, financial elder abuse cost Waukesha County seniors more than $1 million in losses.

Juneteenth 2021: How Waukesha Marks The End Of Slavery

People in Waukesha and near the area are planning Juneteenth events as more places have made June 19 a holiday.

Pride Month 2021: See What’s Planned In Waukesha

People in Waukesha can support gay pride at parades, virtual ceremonies and other local events.

La Casa De Esperanza To Name Building After Former President

Anselmo Villarreal left in March after 31 years.

Air Quality Advisory Issued For Waukesha County

Sensitive groups include children, elderly people, individuals with respiratory and cardiac problems.

Quench Your Thirst At A Beer Garden In Waukesha

This year, beer gardens will be held in on a variety of dates in Waukesha.

Essential Workers To Be Honored With Tribute Concert In Waukesha

A special June 29th concert will be held as a tribute to military members, first responders, front line workers, and educators.

Waukesha Family Gets Reprieve In Special Playset Search

A Waukesha County family has extra time to save for a special playset after Patch got involved.

Waukesha Police Building Gets Remodel

Since 1991 the department has added 38 employees with no major expansions or upgrades to the current building.

Happy 106th Birthday To The Wizard Of Waukesha

Les Paul was born on this day in 1915.

Cool Off In The Summer With Ice Cream In Waukesha

Where To Grab An Ice Cream Cone In Waukesha.

Waukesha Water Utility Releases Annual Water Supply Report

Each year the Utility drafts a formal report that contains data that it collects all year long.

Does Wisconsin Owe You Money In 2021: How To Check

Wisconsin is holding millions of dollars in unclaimed assets. Here's how residents can search for and claim their money.

Waukesha Public Library Addition And Renovation Begins

Demolition inside the library started at the end of May.

Free 'Fit In The Park' Classes Start Thursday In Waukesha

No pre-registration required.

Buchner Pool Set To Open On Saturday In Waukesha

The new Buchner Park Pool features include a 50-meter lap pool with diving well, wading pool, water slides, and current channel.

Kai Lermer Memorial Fund Announces EKG Testing Events

Kai Lermer was a triathlete at Waukesha North High School who died unexpectedly at the age of 16 of an undiagnosed heart condition.

Waukesha Civic Theatre Expansion Planned

The Waukesha Civic Theatre purchased the adjacent building that formerly housed the Little Swiss Clock Shop in 2020.

Farmers' Market Vouchers Available For Waukesha County Seniors

The ADRC will distribute the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program vouchers throughout the county on several dates in June.

2021 Best Park Systems: See Where Waukesha County Parks Rank

Public parks became a necessity during the pandemic, yet millions — mostly low-income and people of color — didn’t have access.

Several Animals Who Landed In Waukesha Available for Adoption

Over 100 dogs and cats from an overcrowded shelter in Texas landed at Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field on Tuesday.

Waukesha Parents May Have Products Linked To 90 Baby Deaths

New federal safety regulations for baby sleep products may affect what Waukesha parents already have in their homes.

Woman Shares Journey Through Dad's Alzheimer's Diagnosis

June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Learn about ways to get involved.

Deadline for 4th Of July Waukesha Parade Entries Is Friday

The parade takes place 11 a.m. on Sun., July 4th.

132 Animals From Texas Shelter Arrive At Waukesha Airport

Over 100 dogs and cats from a private shelter in Texas landed at Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field on Tuesday.

Waukesha Friday Night Live Returns This Friday

Friday Night Live is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Waukesha.

Got The Vaccine At CVS In Waukesha? Big Prizes Could Await

CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage people in Waukesha to get vaccinated.

Shoes Needed For Waukesha 9/11 Memorial And Donation

The goal is to collect at least 351 pairs of shoes for the 8 EMTs killed and 343 FDNY firefighters that perished on September 11, 2001.

Waukesha K-9 Named After Emma Mertens To Be Sworn In

The Waukesha Police Department will be swearing in three canines on Tuesday.

Waukesha Fundraiser To Benefit Childhood Cancer Research

Monkey Joe's to raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in June.

Waukesha Library Giving Away Free Gardening Seeds

Nearly 70 libraries in Brown, Dane, Dickinson, Jefferson, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties are giving away seed packets.

Four To Be Honored During Women Of Distinction Virtual Event

Four Waukesha County women will be honored during the 37th annual Women of Distinction (WOD) celebration on July 15.

Waukesha Bartender With Rare Nerve Illness Needs Help

A man faces Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare illness in which the immune system attacks the nervous system.

Meet Karen Pilarski: Waukesha's Patch Editor

Karen joined Patch in July 2020 and will now cover just the community of Waukesha.

Waukesha Public Library: Memorial Day Closure

We will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. The Library thanks all of our soldiers for their service, sacrifice, ...

Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Waukesha

Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you’ll see in Waukesha? Take comfort: It’s 2021’s biggest and brightest supermoon.

Waukesha Friday Night Live To Kick Off June 4

Friday Night Live is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Downtown Waukesha.

National Wine Day In Waukesha: Pop A Cork At These Wineries

More than 900 million gallons of wine are produced in the United States each year. Here’s where to drink a glass or two in Waukesha County.

Missed, Delayed Trash Pickup Complaints In Waukesha

​The city has experienced an increase of issues with the residential garbage and recycling contracted service over the last few months.

Kick Off The Weekend With Summer Fun In Waukesha

Join in on the fun and festivities in Waukesha County by attending one of these events from May 22 to May 23.