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Fall is here in Waukesha County! From crisp hikes and colorful trails to Apple Harvest Fest at Retzer Nature Center, we’re diving into all the ways you can enjoy the season in our parks. Tune in for fall fun you won’t want to miss!Community Events | Waukesha County

Waukesha County has played a pivotal role in the response and recovery from the historic floods August 2025. The cleanup and recovery remain ongoing as FEMA officials are about to go door to door in flood damaged neighborhoods to assess the damage, which could lead to federal assistance to our region.

How does Waukesha County decide to spend taxpayer dollars? What services are funded and what does the future financial picture look like? Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow breaks down the annual county budget process and how the county will be hosting a new interactive budget open house to educate residents and get their feedback on their budget priorities.

Ever wondered what it's like to work in the heart of county leadership? Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life inside the Waukesha County Executive's Office!

Join us on this week’s episode of GovCast as we dive into what makes our team tick, from steering county initiatives to ensuring our community thrives. 

The oldest county fair in Wisconsin, the Waukesha County Fair is officially underway! The 183rd year of the fair brings farm animals, fair food and tons of great stuff for the whole fam! The event runs July 16-20th at the Waukesha County Expo Center.

The GovCast crews takes the show on the road to highlight several road construction projects impacting Waukesha County. DPW Director Allison Bussler breaks it all down, between funding, safety and long-term projects in the works.

GovCast catches up with Waukesha County Park System Manager Rebecca Mattano to find out about golf, beaches, boat launches, beer gardens and more, everything that you can enjoy all summer long!

What do County Supervisors do? How are they involved in the annual county budget process and who makes policies? Your burning questions about local government answered from Board Chairman Jim Heinrich.

Who runs our circuit court system? Did you know it's a state and county operation? Clerk of Circuit Court Monica Paz explains our judicial system and the burning questions about jury duty.

Lesli Boese is a veteran prosecutor, serving 30 years in the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office, but in November she was elected District Attorney. In her new role, she's navigating staffing shortages and a rise in regional crime. How she's working to combat both serious public safety issues.