Waunakee Police Department

10/15/2026

10/08/2026

Don’t forget to apply before it’s too late! The application period closes on October 15th.

We're hiring! The Waunakee Police Department is looking for a new officer to join the team. The position offers a pay range of $39.04-$46.31 per hour, every other weekend off, a minimum of 120 hours of vacation, and more great benefits. Ready for your next role? Learn more about the position at https://wilenet.widoj.gov/employment/employment-opportunities/7518

10/01/2026

It's Homecoming Week! Waunakee Community School District's Homecoming Parade is tomorrow, Friday, October 2. Please plan for road closures along the parade route from 4 to 5:30 p.m. as the festivities make their way through the Village. The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the fire department and end at the high school (north side).

09/29/2026

We're hiring! The Waunakee Police Department is looking for a new officer to join the team. The position offers a pay range of $39.04-$46.31 per hour, every other weekend off, a minimum of 120 hours of vacation, and more great benefits. Ready for your next role? Learn more about the position at https://wilenet.widoj.gov/employment/employment-opportunities/7518

09/24/2026

Want to support K9 Ozzy and add some new Waunakee Police Department gear to your closet? We’re kicking off a K9 fundraising clothing sale!

Proceeds from the sale will go to the WPD K9 Fund and help with expenses like food, medication, veterinary care, and equipment for our K9 program.

Plus, when you pick up your order, you’ll have a chance to meet Ozzy! 🐕‍🦺 Orders will be available for pickup at the Waunakee Police Department from 5 to 7 p.m. on October 29.

Check out the available gear and place your order here: https://waunakee-k9-ozzy.spiritsale.com

09/23/2026

New rules are in place for e-bikes and e-scooters in Waunakee. Whether you ride yourself or have a kid who does, swipe through for a few of the big things to know, including helmet requirements, where you can ride, and rules for sharing sidewalks with pedestrians. Find the full ordinance and more information: https://www.waunakee.gov/1307/E-Bikes-E-Scooters.

09/22/2026

Reminder for tonight, September 22: STH 19 will be closed between the HWY 113 and River Road roundabouts from 7:30 p.m. tonight through 6 a.m. Wednesday. Please plan ahead and use an alternate route.

⚠️ Overnight road closure planned for 9/21 RESCHEDULED⚠️

• the full night time closure of Hwy 19 that was previously scheduled for Monday, 9/21 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY 9/22 from the Hwy 113 Roundabout to the River Road Roundabout for asphalt surface paving.
• Closure will take place from 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM nightly and are weather dependent and subject to change.
• These will be a full closure for all traffic (EMS will have access if needed) and there will be no signed detour.
• Both roundabouts will be functional in the North/South directions including traveling westbound from Hwy 113 and Eastbound from River Road.
• MOTORISTS WILL HAVE TO USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES.

09/18/2026

09/15/2026