Waukesha County

May 7, 2010

Waukesha bypass planners balance nature, traffic

By Sean Ryan Environmental protection and traffic flow could emerge as conflicting priorities with a wetland in the way of a Waukesha bypass. The state and Waukesha County are in […]

Apr 1, 2010

Island of green

The Kelsey Drive roundabout in Muskego is an island of green, both in appearance and design.

Mar 31, 2010

Error causes Findorff to back off low bid for Waukesha job

By Sean Ryan J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. is trying to walk away from a Waukesha County project after realizing the company’s low bid was based on a $220,000 mistake. […]

Mar 25, 2010

Town residents wary of Waukesha bypass

By Sean Ryan Planners for a new Waukesha bypass face a daunting task: move traffic — including heavy trucks — more quickly without disturbing town residents’ quiet lifestyles. Waukesha County […]

Mar 1, 2010

Waukesha tries to tap $100 million for water projects

By Sean Ryan The Waukesha Water Utility has to spend millions drawing fresh water from a new source. Whether ratepayers bear the brunt of that cost depends, at least partially, […]

Nov 10, 2009

Waukesha County Board passes budget

The Waukesha County Board of Supervisors adopted its 2010 budget without significant fiscal changes at its Tuesday morning meeting. The budget holds the line on county taxes and spending below […]

Oct 16, 2009

Commentary: Walker grabs headlines

Matt Pommer Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker is moving to privatize programs and slash public employee compensation in his 2010 county budget. The moves are controversial. Walker’s package of pay […]

Sep 16, 2009

Bypass stirs up town opposition

Sean Ryan [email protected] Joe Banske cannot get through a pleasant, evening walk with his dog without stopping to talk to his neighbors about the bypass. “There’s some real resistance in […]

Sep 15, 2009

WisDOT loses Highway J lawsuit

Sean Ryan [email protected] The Wisconsin Department of Transportation had better fix its public hearing process and justify its decisions or it will end up back in court, according to grass-roots […]

Sep 1, 2009

County building project squeezes road budget

Sean Ryan [email protected] Road projects could suffer if Waukesha County commits millions to construct a new government building. The county’s 98-year-old Department of Health and Human Services building was last […]

Jul 30, 2009

News Briefs

Waukesha County culvert extension project threatens Butler’s garter snake Madison (AP) — State wildlife officials say a road project in Waukesha County might end up killing a rare snake. The […]

Jun 18, 2009

Aldermen oppose Zoo Interchange expansion

Sean Ryan [email protected] Waukesha County leaders are bristling over a Milwaukee proposal to prevent expanding the Zoo Interchange during its reconstruction. “It’s very important to realize the city of Milwaukee […]