News across Waukesha County

At least a dozen graves of Milwaukee Indian boarding school students uncovered
An ICT investigation has revealed the graves of 14 students who died while attending Good Shepherd Industrial School, a federally funded Indian Boarding School, from 1884 to 1891. Those students – all girls – are buried in Calvary Cemetery.

Korb Architecture Bets On Its People With Employee Ownership Plan
Milwaukee architecture firm adopts ESOP structure while expanding its mass timber portfolio across the U.S.

City Seeks Firm To Boost Advertising Revenue From The Hop
Recent performance has been abysmal.

Opinion: MPS still needs a plan: Full minds, not half-empty buildings
Colleston Morgan of City Forward Collective says MPS needs to make tough decisions on school closures and a comprehensive plan to place more students in stronger schools.

Immigration Judge Orders Deportation of Milwaukee Muslim Leader
Judge orders deportation based on letter from Sec. of State Marco Rubio.

Did Milwaukee juvenile homicides increase 57% under David Crowley?
No. The city of Milwaukee saw a 57% jump in juvenile homicide suspects in 2025, but there isn't a specific trend in juvenile victims since 2020.

Zenith Condo Tower Wins First City Approval
Plan Commission backs 25-story project despite neighbors’ concerns over sun and parking.

Deer Virus Detected In Waukesha County Dairy Cows
State says EHD is spreading in deer herds, and now cows, but poses no risk to people or the milk supply

Coalition Pushes Stronger Good Samaritan Law For Overdose Calls
Advocates say Wisconsinites should not risk jail or supervision revocation for dialing 911 in an overdose emergency.

Gordo’s Bubble Waffles Eyes UW-Milwaukee
The dessert shop looks to open its fifth location.

New Farm-to-School Initiative Will Grow Greens Inside MPS Classrooms
USDA grant funds hydroponic growing systems, training and local food connections.

Gas Tax Holidays Sweep States, But Not Wisconsin
Indiana, Georgia and Ohio move to suspend fuel taxes while Wisconsin holds firm at 30.9 cents a gallon.