GovCast

Waukesha County Public Health Officials continue to investigate the county's first confirmed case of measles in more than a decade. Public Health Officer Ben Jones breaks down the case, whos' at risk and how you can prevent the disease.

Extreme cold is on the way. Waukesha County will close the Courthouse, Administration Center, and Health & Human Services on Friday, January 23. In this episode, go inside the decision: who’s at the table, what weather thresholds trigger closures, and how we keep essential services running.

GovCast goes behind the scenes at the Waukesha County Communications Center, where dedicated dispatchers answer the call when residents need help the most—coordinating critical responses and serving as the calm voice in moments of crisis

From the basics of County government to courts, jury duty scams, fentanyl awareness, Veterans services, budgets, snowplows and parks, we covered it all. Now let's take a look back at GovCast highlights for 2025.

Final students left the UW–Milwaukee Waukesha campus in Spring ’25. With the county‑owned property now nearing sale, here’s what neighbors can expect—and how taxpayers could benefit. PLU's Dale Shaver and DPW's Allison Bussler explain next steps.

Snow’s here—are we ready? DPW’s Allison Bussler and Parks & Land Use’s Dale Shaver take us behind the scenes of winter ops, from plows to parks—and unveil “Highway Reporter,” the fast way to flag road issues. This is GovCast, let’s get moving!

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow signs the 2026 County Budget. Farrow breaks down the keys to getting a budget unanimously passed multiple times, plus why the county may consider shifting to a biennial budget process in the future.

Veteran's Services Officer Jeremy Johns explores topics such as navigating VA benefits, transitioning to civilian life, housing & health-care resources, local veteran community programs, and inspiring stories of service and resilience. Whether you’re a veteran, a family member, or someone who wants to support our military community, this GovCast offers real-world insights and information specific to veterans in Waukesha County and beyond. Our goal: to inform, empower, and connect.

Lance Spranger, Chief Information Officer for Waukesha County, dives into how the county is working to protect its systems and residents, what “being cyber-aware” really means at a local government level, and how you — yes, you — can play a key role in staying safe online. 
From phishing scams to ransomware, you’ve heard the headlines — now let’s hear the real talk: what’s happening right here in Waukesha County, why it matters to each of us, and what actionable steps you can take this month (and beyond) to bolster your own digital defenses. 

County Executive Paul Farrow breaks down the 2026 County Budget, what's in it, cuts made and how a little bit of luck saved the county hundreds of thousands of dollars!