Oconomowoc Enterprise

12/19/2025

❄❄ Looking for something to do this weekend? ❄❄
From holiday light displays and live music to holiday flea markets, the WOW counties are packed with events this weekend and through to the new year!

Check out our full community calendar here: https://www.gmtoday.com/local-events/

12/19/2025

When Amy Radtke walks into her boutique, Neon Mini in Hartland, she isn’t just arriving at work — she’s stepping into a space that reflects both her hometown roots and more than two decades of experience in the retail industry.

HARTLAND — When Amy Radtke walks into her boutique, Neon Mini, she isn’t just arriving at work — she’s stepping into a space that reflects both her hometown roots and

12/19/2025

A person is dead following a house fire in the Village of Lac La Belle on Thursday. Details:

Tragic house fire in Lac La Belle results in one fatality. Fire crews faced extreme challenges due to high winds and decreasing temperatures. Investigation ongoing.

12/19/2025

Families bundled in coats, gloves and bright holiday accessories crowded into downtown Oconomowoc last Wednesday as the CPKC Holiday Train rolled in with its familiar glow of vibrant lights, holiday music, and winter celebration enthusiasm.

Experience the magic of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train as it spreads festive cheer and donates to food banks across the US and Canada.

12/19/2025

The Western Lakes Fire District, along with several area mutual aid departments were on the scene of a structure fire off Washington Street in the Village of Lac La Belle on Thursday afternoon.

VILLAGE OF LAC LA BELLE — The Western Lakes Fire District, along with several area mutual aid departments were on the scene of a structure fire off Washington Street in

12/18/2025

The U.S. Justice Department sued Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia and the District of Columbia on Thursday for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.

The U.S. Justice Department sues states and D.C. for not providing voter information to the Trump administration. Lawsuits raise privacy concerns.

12/18/2025

Early-season, high-level wrestling can provide coaches with a good idea of where their team is at, and what their team is capable of. So, if last Thursday’s Classic 8 Conference wrestling triangular at Waukesha West was any indication, Oconomowoc is looking in pretty good shape.

WAUKESHA — Early-season, high-level wrestling can provide coaches with a good idea of where their team is at, and what their team is capable of. So, if Thursday’s Classic 8

12/18/2025

The time has been changed for a public informational meeting about the planned extension of Lake Bluff Drive next to Crystal Lake. Tonight's meeting has been moved back to 7:30 p.m. at the Oconomowoc Police Station, 630 E. Wisconsin Ave.

Join the public informational meeting about the Lake Bluff Drive extension in Oconomowoc. Review project details, ask questions, and provide feedback.

12/18/2025

Oconomowoc aldermen expressed much more favorable feedback Tuesday about plans for a mixed-use development on 210 acres inside Pabst Farms after the developers listened to feedback and swapped some rental units to be owner-occupied homes and condos.

Oconomowoc aldermen express support for revised mixed-use development plans at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc, with more owner-occupied homes and condos.

12/18/2025

With around 109,000 patient visits by the time the year ends, the Lake Area Free Clinic has touched the lives of many in the area and plans to continue to serve many more as it enters its 25th year.

Lake Area Free Clinic celebrates its 25th anniversary, providing free medical and dental care to uninsured patients in Waukesha County.

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

With fewer children entering the public system, competition between all schools is fierce, which includes private or faith-based schools. We spoke with several area schools to hear what they are experiencing.

Learn how the declining birth rate is affecting education in Waukesha County, with public schools facing challenges and private schools adapting to attract students.