Talkin' Waukesha

Zoning Code Update with Doug Koehler and Charlie Griffith

The City of Waukesha has adopted a new zoning code, marking a major step forward in modernizing regulations that guide development throughout the community. In our lates

Waukesha PD Crisis Response Unit with Anna Diaz & Joe Lichucki

The Crisis Response Unit (CRU) is a co-response team consisting of one crisis clinician from the Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and one sp

Summer Fire Prevention with Fire Marshall Brian Charlesworth

This month, we're talking summer fire safety with the City's Fire Marshal. From smokers and outdoor fires to fireworks and more, he covers common risks and how to prevent

Mayor Alicia Halvensleben

Hear from our new Mayor Alicia Halvensleben in our latest Talkin' Waukesha episode. She discusses her role as Mayor, what she loves about her Waukesha and her vision for

Farewell Mayor with Shawn Reilly

Tune in to our latest podcast episode as we sit down with Mayor Reilly to reflect on his 12 years of service to the City of Waukesha.

Waukesha's History

This month, hear from local historian John Schoenknecht, as he shares stories of the City's past on the latest podcast episode. This year, the City is celebrating 130 yea

2026 Elections

This month, we’re featuring our City Clerk, Katie Panella and Administrative Assistant, Mollie Schenk as they talk about Elections. Learn more about how the election proc

2025 Budget Season with City Administrator Tony Brown & Finance Director Joe Ciurro

Paying property taxes is not fun for anyone, but have you ever learned how the City actually builds its budget or plans for future expenses? In this podcast episode, the

Holiday Fire Prevention with Fire Marshal Brian Charlesworth

A fire generally grows about 10 times in size every 30 seconds! Cooking fires are the most common home fire. As we head into the holiday season, make sure you are prepare

Fraud Prevention with Detective Lukas Hallmark

Detective Lukas Hallmark joins us to discuss fraud prevention, common scams targeting residents, and how you can protect yourself and your community.

Street Supervisor, Joe Baginski

Fall leaf collection will start on Monday, October 27. New this year, crews will start in the Southwest portion of the City (Fox Lake Village and River Hills areas) and w

School Resource Officers, Michelle Enderle & Brandon Ernst

As students head back to the classroom, safety always remains a top priority. The Waukesha Police Department is proud to have six full-time School Resource Officers (SRO

Waukesha Downtown Business Association, Chris Janet & Tami Evanoff

We sit down with Chris Janet and Tami Evanoff from the Waukesha Downtown Business Association to talk all things WDBA. From the Farmers Market to Friday Night Live, Chris

Forestry Supervisor, Aaron Lehnert

We dig into the roots of the city's urban forest with Forestry Supervisor Aaron Lehnert. From managing thousands of public trees to planting for the future, Aaron shares

Civic Band Director, Michael Poytinger

We’re joined by the Director of the Waukesha Civic Band, Michael Poytinger, to celebrate their 81st season! From behind-the-scenes rehearsal stories to picking the perfec

City Assessor, Sam Walker

In this episode, we’re joined by City Assessor, Sam Walker to explain the property assessment process. Sam breaks down how assessments are done, why they matter, and how

Fire Department Historian, Dan Carstens

In this episode, we talk with Fire Department Historian Dan Carstens to explore the rich history of the Waukesha Fire Department. Dan shares fascinating stories from the

Director of Public Works, Alex Damien and Deputy Director of Public Works & City Engineer, Brandon Schwenn

In this episode, we sit down with Director of Public Works, Alex Damien, and Deputy Director of Public Works & City Engineer, Brandon Schwenn, to discuss the vital role P

Waukesha Public Library Director, Bruce Gay

Hear from the Waukesha Public Library Director, Bruce Gay on our latest podcast episode!He shares about the transition of Library services over the years and some of the

Fire Chief, Robert Goplin

In this episode, Andrew and Anthony speak with Waukesha’s new Fire Chief Robert Goplin. Hear about his journey to becoming chief, his goals for the department, and his co