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Waukesha County City Council Meeting starting at 4:45 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Waukesha County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Waukesha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Waukesha County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Waukesha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meetings today in Waukesha County

Waukesha County Local Government Meetings today.

City announces fall hydrant flushing schedule

Fall hydrant flushing will occur on weekdays from September 23 to November 1, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The city conducts this process biannually, in spring and fall, to ensure the proper operation of hydrants and maintain adequate pressure and flow.

Absentee in-person voting hours announced for November election

Absentee (early) in-person voting hours have been announced for the upcoming November 5 election. Voting will commence on Tuesday, October 22, and conclude on Friday, November 1.

Bill introduced to protect US businesses from Russian litigation

Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has co-introduced the Protecting American Businesses from Russian Litigation Act of 2024, aimed at shielding American businesses from frivolous lawsuits initiated by Russian entities. The bill seeks to close a loophole in federal law by amending Chapter 111 of Title 28 of the United States Code, ensuring that U.S. persons are protected from litigation resulting from good faith compliance with U.S. sanctions and export controls.

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Harris' leadership is 'dangerous,' Fitzgerald says

Wisconsin State Rep. Scott Fitzgerald recently said that Vice President Kamala Harris's handling of border issues is ‘dangerous’ in response to a troubling DHS report revealing that over 290,000 children who crossed the border illegally are now unaccounted for.

Cortes: 'Kamala laughed when President Trump said inflation is crushing the middle class'

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 announces 11 National Merit semifinalists

By Waukesha Times | Sep 11, 2024

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 names 13 National Merit semifinalists

By Waukesha Times | Sep 11, 2024

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.

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announces cancer diagnosis

By Waukesha Times | Sep 11, 2024

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.

Local Government Meeting today in Waukesha County

By Waukesha Times | Sep 10, 2024

Waukesha County City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Guidelines for college student voters

By Waukesha Times | Sep 10, 2024

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.

Local Government Meetings today in Waukesha County

Waukesha County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Waukesha County: Sept. 8-14

The following events are scheduled to take place in Waukesha County this week.

6 gas stations in cities throughout Waukesha County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 31

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.

Brookfield Central graduate wins silver at Paris Paralympic Games

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.

Entertainment event this week in Waukesha County: Sept. 8-14