News Releases

Interim County Executive Tom Farley went before the County Board of Supervisors to introduce the proposed 2027 County Budget. $402 million budget cuts the tax rate, lowers debt and strengthens public safety. 

Board approval now clears the way for mixed residential redevelopment to address housing needs and boost the tax base. Demolition expected in early 2027.

Waukesha County will conduct overnight milling and paving work on County Highway C (Lakeland Drive) between Morris Drive and Watertown Plank Road on September 15 and 16. The work will require temporary ramp closures and traffic restrictions at the Highway C and Highway 16 interchange. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, allow additional travel time, and follow posted signs and traffic control devices.

County Trunk Highway E (CTH E) continues to be closed to through traffic between CTH Q and CTH VV due to the emergency repair of a concrete box culvert, approximately one-half mile north of CTH VV. Waukesha County now anticipates reopening CTH E to traffic on Thursday, September 17, 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.

Waukesha County’s 2027–2031 Capital Projects Plan provides a five-year roadmap for major infrastructure and equipment needs. 

County Trunk Highway E (CTH E) continues to be closed to through traffic between CTH Q and CTH VV following the failure of a concrete box culvert, approximately one-half mile north of CTH VV. Emergency repair construction is scheduled to start on Monday, August 24, 2026, and Waukesha County anticipates reopening CTH E to traffic on Monday, September 14, 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.

Tom Farley was sworn into office Thursday as Interim County Executive following the passing of Paul Farrow.

Waukesha County Board Chair and Acting County Executive Jim Heinrich announced today the nomination of Thomas Farley to serve as Interim Waukesha County Executive. Farley retired in 2016 after a distinguished 31-year career with Waukesha County, serving 25 of those years as Corporation Counsel, the county’s lead attorney. 

The Honorable Michael P. Maxwell has been appointed Presiding Judge of the Waukesha County Circuit Court, a leadership role that will assist in overseeing the administration and operation of one of
Wisconsin's busiest circuit court systems.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Waukesha County are informing drivers of a temporary traffic pattern change at the intersection of County ES and Edgewood Avenue beginning the week of July 13, 2026.