Waukesha County
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Waukesha County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 265 stories have been published about Waukesha County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Waukesha County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 265 stories have been published about Waukesha County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Business · Menomonee FallsKohl's Corp said on Monday it has entered exclusive negotiations with Franchise Group Inc over a potential sale of the department store operator at $60 per share. The purpose of the exclusive period is to allow FRG and its financing partners to finalize due diligence and financing arrangements.See the Story
Kohl’s Is in Advanced Talks to Be Sold
79% Center coverage: 42 sources
Parade · WaukeshaA man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he allegedly drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee last year has decided to mount an insanity defense, his attorneys said Monday.See the Story
Man accused in fatal Wisconsin parade crash changes plea
74% Center coverage: 16 sources
Parade · WaukeshaMemorial Day marked Waukesha's first parade since tragedy struck the city's annual Christmas Parade in 2021. A man driving a red Ford Escape drove into the parade, leaving six dead and more than 60 injured. "I feel more safe now at this parade than I ever have," veteran Jim Charles said.See the Story
'We aren't afraid': Memorial Day marks first Waukesha parade since Christmas Parade tragedy
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Waukesha · WaukeshaDarrell Brooks Jr. is accused of killing six people and injuring dozens in the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade. As part of that plea, Brooks will have to be examined to provide the court and all attorneys with expert information on his mental state. Brooks' attorneys had struggled to determine who should conduct the examination, a matter which became more urgent after Brooks declined a visit from the doctor appointed.See the Story
The Waukesha Christmas Parade suspect has pleaded insanity; 3 mental health doctors will evaluate him
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Pewaukee · Pewaukee"Aurora" (Harper), by David Koepp. "Miss Aldridge Regrets" (Berkley), by Louise Hare. "The Goldenacre" (Soho Crime), by Philip Miller. "Counterfeit" (Morrow), by Kirstin Chen.See the Story
Six new mysteries for summer reading, including Pewaukee native David Koepp's apocalyptic thriller
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Parade · WaukeshaNeenah police are looking at ways to protect outdoor gatherings. The strategies include positioning city-owned vehicles as barriers. Intoxicated or confused drivers also pose a risk at outdoor events. Waukesha recently spent $800,000 on portable barriers for its Christmas Parade.See the Story
The Neenah police are working on ways to protect people from vehicle attacks like at the Waukesha parade
Muskego · MuskegoWhen the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka isn't moving forward as part of the Accelerated English curriculum. District leaders say staff had to start over their process for choosing a new book for the class. More than 100 parents and others have signed a petition asking the district to accept the book. National organizations have weighed in about the value of the text.See the Story
Muskego educators stopped from teaching book about WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Waukesha · WaukeshaJustin Scott is a folkie with a thing for electronic enhancements. On Bonfire Ballads & Street Cries, he puts his affection for sonic augmentation to fruitful use. Drones that replace traditional bass fiddle or guitar, treated vocals, moody organ chording and dystopian reggae glitchiness set already troubled and desperate lyrics in starker relief.See the Story
Bonfire Ballads & Street Cries by Justin Scott
Oconomowoc · OconomowocWisconsin's Oconomowoc district school board said after they sent a threatening legal letter to a parent that they consider the issue closed.See the Story
Wisconsin school district drops legal threat and use of 'bully tactics' against activist mom
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Tony Evers · DelafieldSenator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that confirms the Senate’s scope and power to approve gubernatorial appointees. “Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul continue to file lawsuits when they don’t get their way,” he said.See the Story
Sen. Kapenga: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court decision concerning Gubernatorial appointments
Oconomowoc · OconomowocThe Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) issued a cease-and-desist letter threatening a defamation lawsuit to local parent and activist, Alexandra Schweitzer. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) sent a letter to OASD attorneys in mid-June, on behalf of Ms. Schweitzer, explaining that her public statements do not meet the legal standard for defamation and that her speech is protected by the First Amendment.See the Story
