Talkin' Waukesha

Chief Dan Thompson sits down and discusses his day-to-day tasks, his career history, and what drew him to become a police chief.

In this episode, we interview the Dan Duchniak, the General Manager of the Waukesha Water Utility as he reflects on the City's transition to Lake Michigan water one year later.

The Prairie Home Cemetery is celebrating 175 years this year! Listen in to learn more about the Prairie Home Cemetery Director Karen Richards and what's upcoming at the Cemetery.

We sit down with Common Council President Alicia Halvensleben to discuss her journey in public service, her vision for the community, and the challenges and opportunities she sees for the future. Tune in to hear her insights on leadership, civic engagement, and the importance of local government.

Join us as we chat with Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow about his leadership, the challenges and opportunities in Waukesha County, and his vision for the community. Get insights into local government and community development in this engaging episode.

This month, listen in to learn more about our Community Development Director, Jennifer Andrews. Jennifer shares about upcoming projects and the how the development process works in the City.

Today we interview City Administrator, Anthony "Tony" Brown. Tony discusses Waukesha's new Strategic Plan along with how things have been going after his first six months on the job.

This month, listen in to learn more about Joanna Adamicki, Special Events coordinator. Learn what goes into planning these events and what's ahead for this summer!

This month, listen in to learn about Fire Chief Steve Howard ahead of his retirement in May. He reflects on his career at the Waukesha Fire Department, how the department has changed over time, and what lies ahead for the future of the Department.

For our first episode, we sit down with Mayor Shawn Reilly! We learn about what the typical day of a mayor looks like, his background and upbringing, his secrets to his amazing BBQ, and discover who Shawn Reilly is outside of City Hall.