From Public Health, Veterans Services, mental health and much more, Waukesha County's Health and Human Services provides critical services our community relies on. Director Liz Aldred shares insight into their core initiatives, how they manage tight budgets while administering state mandated programs, the impact of potential federal cuts and successful programs truly impacting our community.

Waukesha County boasts a dedicated team tasked with preparing, training, and responding to natural disasters. Introducing Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Freeman, who provides crucial advice for Wisconsin's Severe Weather Awareness Week and highlights the life-saving significance of emergency alerts.

Judge Jennifer Dorow is a former Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate. Dorow expresses who she feels has the best chances to win a judicial seat locally in Waukesha County and on the state's highest court April 1st.

Scammers are trying to cash in on your civic duty. Waukesha County Clerk of Circuit Court Monica Paz explains how scammers are trying to trick you, the red flags to watch for and what to do if you get a suspicious phone call about your failure to report for jury duty.

Judge Jennifer Dorow has presided over several high-profile trials including the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and the Visine eyedrops homicide case. Her background includes time as a prosecutor and defense attorney. Dorow shares insight on regional crime cross-over into Waukesha County, plus her thoughts on the spring election races including, state Supreme Court and local judicial seats on the April 1st ballot.

Did you know county and state finances are often interconnected?? 99th Assembly District State Representative Barbara Dittrich who covers the northwestern portion of Waukesha County breaks it all down and dives into the newly released state budget proposal.

County Executive Paul Farrow is back with an update on the future of a sales tax proposal first introduced in October. Why he says the tax package is dead and where the focus turns now to generate more revenue.

What is the Department of Public Works? Why do we wet the roads before it snows? County roads versus state and local roads, everything you want to know, Director Allison Bussler has you covered.

Waukesha County owns the 75.9 acres and maintains the facilities located in the city of Waukesha located at 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, WI. UW-Milwaukee is closing its Waukesha campus after the spring 2025 semester. Parks & Land Use Director Dale Shaver explains the history of the property and what the next steps include for the sale and redevelopment of the land.

Join us as we explore how the Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use is actively shaping the future through collaboration, innovative education, and regulations. Discover their dedication to boosting economic development, ensuring thoughtful land use, and preserving our cherished natural resources, all while promoting citizen health and well-being. Tune in to uncover how a community comes together to thrive!