Gov. Walker orders flags to half-staff as a mark of respect for Sgt. 1st...
August 14, 2018 - Washington Co., WI - Flags will fly at half-staff today across Washington County as a mark of respect to Sgt. 1st Class R. Lloyd Ketchum lost his life while serving...
U.S. flag to fly at half-staff in rememberance of State Senator Michael Ellis
August 7, 2018 - Washington Co., WI - The U.S. flag will be flown at half-staff today by order of Gov. Scott Walker in rememberance of State Senator Mike Ellis who died July 20,...
Statement issued from Go Riteway regarding shuttle service to Wisconsin State Fair
August 4, 2018 - Washington Co., WI - For years GO Riteway helped folks from Washington County get down to the Wisconsin State Fair. It was an easy ride back and forth for a...
Obit: Christopher A. Button, 35, of Jackson
July 18, 2018 - Jackson, WI - Christopher A. Button, 35, of Jackson died July 16, 2018.
Beloved husband of Amanda Rae. Loving father of Kennedy, Patrick, Isabella and Madeline. Loved son of Jeffrey and...
Need school supplies? Wisconsin Tax Holiday Runs from Wednesday 8/1 to Sunday 8/5
July 16, 2018 - Washington County, WI - If your child is in need of school supplies for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year, then save the date for this year's Wisconsin Sales Tax Holiday...
Dept. of Transportation cautions travelers, gives safety tips
July 4, 2018 - West Bend, WI -Â The July Fourth holiday is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year and officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are asking motorists...
Tornado watch in effect for Washington County
July 1, 2018 - Washington Co., WI - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for Washington County. Other Wisconsin counties included in the watch...
Obit: Jace William Burke, 4, of West Bend
May 21, 2018 - West Bend, WI -Â Jace William Burke, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, and its many complications, 4-year-old Jace took his last earthly breath at 3:30 a.m., on...
Fire danger is currently at ‘Very High’ in Washington County and neighboring counties
April 30, 2018 - Washington Co., WI -Â Fire officials across Washington County are warning neighbors that the fire risk today, Monday, April 30 is "Very High."
The Wisconsin DNR fire danger map warns people...
Stay alert! Turtle crossing season in Washington County
April 24, 2018 - Washington Co., WI -Â Saw my first turtle rescue of the season Monday as a motorist jumped out of his car on Hwy NN across from Duquaine Concrete and scooped...
Winter weather advisory in effect in Washington County and neighboring communities
April 18, 2018 - Washington Co., WI - The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in effect in Washington County and neighboring Ozaukee, Fond du Lac, Dodge, and Sheboygan Counties until...
Flags to be flown at half staff in honor of former First Lady Barbara...
April 18, 2018 - President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff immediately until sunset on Saturday, April 21 in honor of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
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Obit: Rev. Harold Emerson, 93
April 9, 2018 - Harold Emerson, husband to Joy, father to 5 (and their spouses), grandfather to 11, and great grandfather to 10. Throughout his 93 years, 5 months, & 19 days he wore...
Make sure you set Washington County Insider as YOUR Feed Preference on Facebook
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Washington Co., WI - Facebook will be changing the way it delivers news feeds and if you’d like to keep seeing stories from Washington County Insider in your feeds, there are a few steps...
Scam alert in neighboring Waukesha County
Jan. 26, 2018 - Waukesha Co., WI - The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has taken several complaints regarding another SCAM in our area.
People are receiving calls from an unknown person stating they are from...
Make sure you set Washington County Insider as YOUR Feed Preference on Facebook
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Washington Co., WI - Facebook will be changing the way it delivers news feeds and if you’d like to keep seeing stories from Washington County Insider in your feeds, there are a few steps...
Make sure you set Washington County Insider as YOUR Feed Preference on Facebook
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Washington Co., WI - Facebook will be changing the way it delivers news feeds and if you’d like to keep seeing stories from Washington County Insider in your feeds, there are a few steps...
12-hour closure Saturday on northbound off ramp from I-41 to County Hwy Q
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Oct. 20, 2017 - Waukesha Co., WI - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is working with Waukesha County to complete work on the I-41 off-ramp to County Highway Q beginning at 6 a.m....
2017 VFW Essay Contest is accepting entries
Sept. 28, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - Time again for the annual VFW Essay Contest. The Patriot’s Pen Contest is for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
The theme this year is “America’s...
In effect immediately the DNR notes changes in deer and turkey tagging
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 Sept. 27, Washington Co., WI -The 2017-2019 biennial budget recently signed by Gov. Scott Walker includes changes in deer and turkey tagging that are going into effect immediately.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is...