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Waukesha County encourages residents to test their homes for dangerous radon gas.

County Clerk Meg Wartman has announced that she will retire mid-term to focus on her health and family.

Waukesha County Offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28. County offices will re-open Monday, December 1. 

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Paul Farrow signed his 11th County Budget into law. Nearly $400 million dollar budget focused on targeted cuts to achieve balanced budget.

On Tuesday, November 11, the first-ever Waukesha County Community Health Partner Summit brought together health and business leaders from across the region for a powerful day of collaboration, learning, and connection at Waukesha County Technical College.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, following weeks of committee deliberations, the Waukesha County Board passed the 2026 budget unanimously which maintains essential services while firmly holding the line on taxes.

Waukesha County officials are reminding residents who experienced damage from the August flooding that there is only one month left to apply for federal disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

Any Waukesha County residents who need in-person help applying for federal assistance from the August floods can stop by the Brookfield Public Safety building through Oct. 11.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) announced that the expansion of I-94 in western Waukesha County has been ranked as the top major highway project for future study in Wisconsin.