Dems’ Big Night In Wisconsin Includes Breakthrough Win In Waukesha

Chris Taylor’s Supreme Court victory came alongside Democratic gains in GOP strongholds, including Waukesha.

WI Schools Can't Change Student Pronouns Without Parent Consent: Judge

The ruling comes after Wisconsin parents sued the Kettle Moraine School District in November 2021.

Waukesha To Switch To Lake Michigan Water In September: Report

The change comes as the city is required to negate naturally occurring radium from water supply by fall 2023.

Timeline: Waukesha's 'Rainbowland' Teacher And Why She Was Fired

Patch broke down the timeline of a Waukesha teacher's firing after she criticized her school for barring a Miley Cyrus song from a concert.

Waukesha School Board Explains Firing Of 'Rainbowland' Teacher

The Waukesha School Board voted 9-0 to fire a teacher who publicly criticized her school for banning a Miley Cyrus song from a concert.

Teacher Fired After 'Rainbowland' Controversy In Waukesha: Report

After a protest and hourslong hearing Wednesday, reports said the Waukesha School Board decided to fire the "Rainbowland" teacher.

'Rainbowland' Controversy Sparks Demonstration In Waukesha: Photos

School district administrators met to consider firing the teacher who was put on leave after suggesting the song for a first-grade concert.

Waukesha Set To Switch To Lake Michigan Water In Late Summer 2023

As Waukesha gears up to switch from groundwater to Lake Michigan water in late summer, officials say costs have remained on track.

Waukesha Lake Michigan Water Return Pipeline Avoids Delay: Report

A new easement was granted to the return flow pipeline for Waukesha's water project after a delay over a right of way, a report said.

Waukesha Parade Judge Enters Race For WI Supreme Court: Reports

Judge Jennifer Dorow announced her bid for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday, reports said.

One Year Since Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy

Residents gathered to remember and pay their respects.

Waukesha Parade Judge Considers State Supreme Court Bid: Report

Reports say the judge who presided over the Waukesha parade trial has seen some Republican support to run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Here's How Waukesha County Voters Cast Their Ballots In The Midterms

Waukesha County saw 81.48 percent turnout for Tuesday's midterm election.

Waukesha Reports No Disruptions Of Voting

The Waukesha area has become a flashpoint for tensions recently, as well as a focus of Republican campaigns.

Waukesha County Sheriff Investigating Military Absentee Ballots Sent To Rep. Brandtjen

Brandtjen's office says she brought the unopened ballots to the sheriff's office.

Sheriff Investigating After Waukesha Rep. Mailed Military Ballots

A Wisconsin State Representative said she received three military ballots in the mail which were not hers, prompting an investigation.

2 Referendums About WI Elections Will Appear On Waukesha's Fall Ballot

Voters in Waukesha County on Nov. 8 will see two referendums about Wisconsin election administration and uniformity.

Waukesha Water Cost Increases 'On Target' With Pipeline 72% Complete

Waukesha's water pipeline out to Lake Michigan reached 29 of 36 miles. Utility officials said they expect future rates to be on target.

Waukesha County Judge Rules Absentee Ballot Spoiling Is Illegal

The practice was promoted by the Wisconsin Elections Commission in August as an option for voters to recast absentee ballots.

Referendums Ask Wisconsin Voters If Election Aid Should Be Outlawed

The referendums are on the ballot in Waukesha, Price, Lincoln and Brown counties.

Fitzgerald Constituent Mail Draws Ethics Complaint

The Fifth-district congressman is the leading user of tax-paid communications in the Wisconsin House delegation.

White Supremacists Exploit ‘False Narrative' Of Racial Motivation In Waukesha Parade Tragedy

Waukesha, and other communities in southeastern Wisconsin, have seen a rise in white supremacist activity over the last year.

Waukesha County Judge Denies Stay Of Order Barring Clerks From Correcting Errors Of Witness Addresses On Absentee Ballot Certificates

As a result, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has withdrawn its guidance on absentee ballot address corrections.

Waukesha Judge Rules Clerks Can't Fix Ballot Address Errors

Voting rights advocates are concerned that voters will have their absentee ballots tossed out.

Trump To Visit Waukesha Before Primary To Support Michels: Reports

Ahead of the Republican gubernatorial primary vote on Aug. 9, former president Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Waukesha, reports said.

Waukesha Christmas Parade Memorial: Here Are The 6 Design Submissions

The Waukesha Parade Memorial Commission is scheduled to review six design proposals on July 26 and select three for public input.

Parade Memorial Commission Will Update Grede Park Location

Community members were welcomed to attend the next Parade Memorial Commission meeting, the city said.

City Of Waukesha Chooses Mobile Barriers To Secure Parades, Events

Safety measures for future events include a movable barrier that can stop trucks following the parade tragedy in November 2021.

Waukesha 2022 Spring Election: See Winners For Mayor, School Board

Reilly, the incumbent, had over 60 percent of the vote for Waukesha's mayor, county clerk data showed.

Mayoral, School Board Candidates For Waukesha 2022 Spring Election

Voters will decide the next Waukesha mayor and school board members on April 5. Here's what to know about voting.

Spring Election In Waukesha: Where To Vote, Send Absentee Ballots

Voters can return absentee ballots in the mail, to the clerk's office or their local polling station. Drop boxes are no longer allowed.

Waukesha Eyes Event Barriers That Could Stop A Truck

Federal relief money could be used to purchase high-tech event barriers that can stop a delivery truck.

Developer Withdraws 72-Unit Apartment Project Zoning Proposal

Waukesha Alderman Frank McElderry started an online petition against the building in early February.

2 Challengers Win Primary Vote For Waukesha's District 11

Alicia Halvensleben and Aaron Spencer beat incumbent Lenny Miller in aldermanic race.

Waukesha School Board Race: 6 Projected Winners

Patch has results of the primary election in Waukesha.

Candidate Profile: Karrie Kozlowsi For Waukesha School Board

Karrie Kozlowsi tells Patch why she should be elected to the Waukesha School Board.

Candidate Profile: Bob Salb For Waukesha County Board

Bob Salb tells Patch why he should be elected as Waukesha County Supervisor for District 17.

Election Day In Waukesha: Here's What's On Your Ballot

Everything you need to know about voting in Waukesha for the primary election.

Candidate Profile: Greg Deets For Waukesha School Board

Greg Deets tells Patch why he should retain his seat on the School District of Waukesha School Board.

Candidate Profile: Sarah Harrison For Waukesha School Board

Sarah Harrison tells Patch why she should be elected to the School District of Waukesha School Board.