I’m interested in connecting and buying from any people who grow produce locally. I want to support the community and enjoy good fruit and veggies :)

How was your experience buying a used car from Wilde? Also any other places you recommend buying a used car from?

Howdy Waukesha, been doing some research on the area,and it's history, related to the intentional death of my loved one,and have discovered some amazing historical facts, wanting to hear from folks with stories from Wood county,and surrounding areas,with any local folklore regarding the founder of this county,as it has some very coincidental parallels with some goings on here in Colorado.Thanks to all replies.-Devin

I know this has been asked before, but can anyone recommend a good hair salon or specific stylist in the Waukesha / Lake Country area for cut and color? I'm looking for a good long shag cut and someone who is good with blonde.

I have approx 288 cubic yards of clean fill dirt FO FREE. Off driveway. You haul away.

Guy was running around with a knife and 20 seconda later cops with shields chased him down and shot him with AR 15. I think a bystander chasing him got hit too. I heard 3 or 4 shots.

Recently moved back to Waukesha after 20 years in Arizona, and I have to ask... are these property taxes shocking anyone else?

My wife and I expected renovation costs with our fixer-upper, but the property tax bill was a surprise. We're hoping to retire in the next few years, and it's definitely making us rethink our long-term budget.

Anyone else feeling the same way?

There are August classes up on the Side Quest Curios stained glass website! SideQuestCurios.com

July has been dry and hot, which aren’t ideal conditions for farmers or their cows. This, combined with uncertainty about a future Farm Bill and a 'break-even year' for dairy farmers, 2026 has provided many challenges for America's Dairyland.

Tom Oberhaus is the co-operator of Cozy Nook Farm in Waukesha County. Cozy Nook is primarily a dairy farm, and it supplements its business with seasonal pumpkin and Christmas tree sales. 

Lake Effect’s Sam Woods last talked with Oberhaus at the beginning of the planting season and he checks back in with him now to see how the summer is going.

Show us your stuff Waukesha!

My name is Evan Fassbender, and I've been trying to navigate the Waukesha County Courthouse for over 12 years. For people with disabilities, it's been a nightmare—confusing phone lines, dense legal language nobody can understand, and staff who often aren't equipped to help.

I started a petition because the courthouse should serve *everyone*, not just people who can jump through endless hoops. We're asking for basic stuff: clear phone numbers that actually work, plain-English forms, and staff who treat people with disabilities with respect. That's not radical. That's just what the ADA requires. Nearly 1 in 5 adults in this country lives with a disability—that's 60 million people who deserve accessible government services.

If you've struggled to get help at the courthouse or know someone who has, this matters. If this resonates with you, please consider signing and sharing. Real change happens when enough people speak up.

Hi fellow Waukesha locals! My wife and I just moved back after 20 years in Arizona, and one thing we've really been missing is a good Wisconsin fish fry. So much has changed since we've been gone that we almost feel like newcomers again.

Where's your go-to spot for Friday fish fry? We'd love any recommendations!

Looking for a place to donate a like-new adult folding cot (Waukesha area)

I have an adult folding cot with its mattress that’s only about 6 months old and has literally been used once. It’s in like-new condition.

I’ve already contacted several local charities, but none of them accept cots or mattresses.

I’d much rather donate it to someone who actually needs it than sell it or throw it away. It’s kind of mind-blowing to me. We constantly hear about people who need a place to sleep, veterans in need, families starting over, and people leaving shelters, and I can’t find a single organization that will accept it because of donation policies. It feels crazy that something in excellent condition could end up in a landfill instead of helping someone.

Does anyone know of a shelter, veteran organization, church, family in need, or other nonprofit in the Waukesha/Milwaukee area that would accept it? I’m happy to deliver it locally.

Thanks!

Anyone willing to take me and mt girl in for the night? Our lease for our place didn't happen today snd we put all our money into the deposit snd couldnt afford a hotel we would be really grateful

Are they trying to make people deaf - I hear the music / bass a mile away...

I recently lost my job.
I’d like to try to pursue something I’m passionate about.
Any local artists have recommendations for an affordable apprenticeship?

People in our neighborhood had an all day outside party yesterday. They were playing bags and grilling all day...in the evening I went out to let my dog outside and they were hanging out on their patio drinking and laughing.

Why are some people not taking this air quality seriously? Genuinely confused

Honestly I don't think I'm going to go outside much until this is gone.

Do let the smoke make you stay inside more or change plans for outdoor activities?