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Waukesha Civic Theatre Expansion Planned
The Waukesha Civic Theatre purchased the adjacent building that formerly housed the Little Swiss Clock Shop in 2020.
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Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
- Waukesha, WI
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Man Shot In Waukesha; Police Seeking Information
Police are asking community members with information to come forward.
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Firefighters Extinguish Garage Blaze In Waukesha
A fire broke out in a detached garage on Saturday morning in the area of North Hine Avenue and Cumberland Drive.
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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.
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Where To Go To Beat The Heat In Waukesha
Waukesha County residents are encouraged to plan ahead when extreme heat is on its way.
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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.
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3 Teens Attempted To Take Man's Keys: Waukesha Police
The incident happened Friday morning in the 300 block of Coolidge Avenue.
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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.
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Woman Shares Journey Through Dad's Alzheimer's Diagnosis
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Learn about ways to get involved.
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County Trunk Highway C Project To Begin In Waukesha County
Construction will continue through August 2021.
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Increase In EMS Fee Approved For City Of Waukesha
The increase would be over a 3-year period, with a $100 increase starting July 1.
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3 Bus Stops To Be Eliminated In Waukesha
The bus stops have low ridership, other stops in close proximity and are not ADA accessible.
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Deadline for 4th Of July Waukesha Parade Entries Is Friday
The parade takes place 11 a.m. on Sun., July 4th.
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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.
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Man Makes Threat At Gun Shop In Waukesha: Police
Waukesha Police were called on Tuesday to remove a person from Select Fire Weaponry.
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National Merit Scholars From Waukesha Announced
High school students from Waukesha are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
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Waukesha Friday Night Live Returns This Friday
Friday Night Live is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Waukesha.
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Several Incidents of Nerf Gun Wars In Waukesha: Police
In one incident teens were speeding through the residential area and popping out of the sunroof with super soakers.
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Bus Stop Eliminations Proposed In Waukesha
The Waukesha Common Council will discuss the proposal during Tuesday's meeting.
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EMS Fee Increase Proposed For City Of Waukesha
The request will be discussed during Tuesday's Common Council meeting.
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