Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said that presidential candidate Kamala Harris is a “wicked person” in response to a video clip showing her laughing while Donald Trump discussed the impact of inflation on the middle class.
Brookfield East High School has announced that 11 of its students have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This achievement places them among the top academic performers in the nation, representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. Over 1.3 million juniors entered the program by taking the PSAT.
Brookfield Central High School has announced that 13 of its students have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This achievement places them among the top academic performers in the nation, representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. Over 1.3 million juniors entered the program by taking the PSAT. Brookfield Central has the most semifinalists in Waukesha County and the third most in Wisconsin.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced that he has been diagnosed with mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer. Farrow, who is serving his third term as County Executive, received the diagnosis a few weeks ago after undergoing multiple medical examinations. He has already started chemotherapy treatment.
College students who wish to vote must decide whether to maintain residency at their parent’s home or establish new residency in their college community. If not already registered, students should register in the chosen municipality. Registration can be completed online at myvote.wi.gov until Wednesday, October 16th, or in the local municipal Clerk’s office until Friday, November 1st. Absentee ballots can also be requested via the same website. It is important to read instructions carefully before submitting an absentee ballot.
The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Waukesha County was found at six gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
On Sunday, September 8, Brookfield Central High School graduate Emily Oberst (2016) won the silver medal as part of the Women’s 2024 Wheelchair Basketball Team at the Paris Paralympic Games. The team was defeated 63-49 in the title game by the Netherlands, following a narrow victory over China in the semifinals (50-47). Playing Center Forward, her team received an automatic bid to play in the games following their 2023 win in the ParaPan American Games.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Waukesha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Waukesha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Waukesha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.