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News from Lake Country is published in the weekly Lake Country Now newspaper and online at jsonline.com/communities/lakecountry. The Lake Country Now page includes news from the Lake Country area in Waukesha County. You can find stories online at jsonline.com/communities/lakecountry and in the weekly Lake Country Now newspaper.

As of late Friday afternoon, details were limited, but authorities have begun searching for answers about what happened.
03/01/2025

As of late Friday afternoon, details were limited, but authorities have begun searching for answers about what happened.

Both candidates agree that judges must remain impartial. Voters on April 1 will decide which one should serve a six-year...
02/28/2025

Both candidates agree that judges must remain impartial. Voters on April 1 will decide which one should serve a six-year term.

Brookfield-based knife sharpener Alena Joling traveled to the oldest knifemaking factory in the world to craft her first...
02/28/2025

Brookfield-based knife sharpener Alena Joling traveled to the oldest knifemaking factory in the world to craft her first blade by hand.

Just 10 votes separated the top three vote-getters in Tuesday's primary for the Hartland-Lakeside School Board.
02/19/2025

Just 10 votes separated the top three vote-getters in Tuesday's primary for the Hartland-Lakeside School Board.

Payne represents the city's 15th aldermanic district and is facing a contested election in April for a fifth term.
02/18/2025

Payne represents the city's 15th aldermanic district and is facing a contested election in April for a fifth term.

Brooks has asked his attorney to withdraw as he considers an appeal of his 2022 conviction in the notorious Waukesha Chr...
02/18/2025

Brooks has asked his attorney to withdraw as he considers an appeal of his 2022 conviction in the notorious Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy case.

New residents have filled over a quarter of the 237 luxury units in new and historic buildings at the former School Sist...
02/14/2025

New residents have filled over a quarter of the 237 luxury units in new and historic buildings at the former School Sisters of Notre Dame site.

Cherry Faith Properties' 26-unit plan would fit into a neighborhood that already has seen commercial and planned residen...
02/12/2025

Cherry Faith Properties' 26-unit plan would fit into a neighborhood that already has seen commercial and planned residential growth.

The New Berlin police officer driving the squad car suffered a broken finger in a crash involving a third vehicle, polic...
02/10/2025

The New Berlin police officer driving the squad car suffered a broken finger in a crash involving a third vehicle, police say.

Waukesha lost the most recent location of the organization's iconic and popular thrift store a decade ago.
02/10/2025

Waukesha lost the most recent location of the organization's iconic and popular thrift store a decade ago.

The case stems from a 2020 meeting when the board met to fill a vacancy. State law does not allow for secret ballots to ...
02/10/2025

The case stems from a 2020 meeting when the board met to fill a vacancy. State law does not allow for secret ballots to be used in elections.

Lisa Werner, a music teacher at St. Bruno Parish School in Dousman, traveled last year to Antarctica thanks to a teachin...
02/10/2025

Lisa Werner, a music teacher at St. Bruno Parish School in Dousman, traveled last year to Antarctica thanks to a teaching fellowship.

The officer, a two-year veteran of the police department, was transported to an area hospitalto be treated for non-life-...
02/06/2025

The officer, a two-year veteran of the police department, was transported to an area hospital
to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The chain began with a modest pop-up eatery in a Hollywood parking lot. A franchisee is expanding its presence in the su...
02/06/2025

The chain began with a modest pop-up eatery in a Hollywood parking lot. A franchisee is expanding its presence in the suburban Milwaukee market.

All three Watt brothers and their wives are adding new teammates to their rosters this year.
02/04/2025

All three Watt brothers and their wives are adding new teammates to their rosters this year.

The Delafield location is still open. "We're expanding our delivery area to take care of as many Brookfield customers as...
02/03/2025

The Delafield location is still open. "We're expanding our delivery area to take care of as many Brookfield customers as we can," a manager said.

This section of New Berlin has a rural atmosphere. The apartment plan presents a different concept than initially spelle...
02/03/2025

This section of New Berlin has a rural atmosphere. The apartment plan presents a different concept than initially spelled out in city documents.

Oscar's Frozen Custard in the Town of Brookfield was destroyed by fire Nov. 19. The owners are looking to rebuild a larg...
01/30/2025

Oscar's Frozen Custard in the Town of Brookfield was destroyed by fire Nov. 19. The owners are looking to rebuild a larger restaurant on the same site.

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Pewaukee wins third straight state championship
Pewaukee wins third straight state championship

The celebration is on again in Pewaukee!! More on the Pirates' 3-peat 🏆🏆🏆: https://bit.ly/pewaukee3peat

Judge Dorow sentences Darrell Brooks
Judge Dorow sentences Darrell Brooks

"Frankly, you deserve it." - Judge Jennifer Dorow to Darrell Brooks after sentencing him to the maximum penalty Wednesday. More here: https://bit.ly/darrellbrookssentenced?cid=facebook_Lake_Country_Now

See drone footage from the aftermath of last night's storms in Concord, Wisconsin
See drone footage from the aftermath of last night's storms in Concord, Wisconsin

See drone footage from the aftermath of last night's storms in Concord, Wisconsin. Read more: https://bit.ly/3iYSSCt

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Happy Nurse Appreciation Week!
Happy Nurse Appreciation Week!

A simple message to all nurses out there... THANK YOU!

11 best military moms stuns, surprises and screams
11 best military moms stuns, surprises and screams

Military moms are some of the strongest people around...until their babies come home to surprise them. 😭

Great-grandma joins great-grandson's virtual PE
Great-grandma joins great-grandson's virtual PE

Time for some physical activity between this great-grandma and her great-grandson!

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Hippo catches raindrops in her mouth

Not everyone hates a rainy day 💧

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The Lake Country Now page includes stories, photos and videos from the Lake Country area in Waukesha County found on the Lake Country Now section of JSOnline.com as well as other USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin content. You can find stories online at jsonline.com/communities/lakecountry and in the weekly Lake Country Now newspaper published Wednesdays in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.