Waunakee Police Department

06/01/2026

The last of our Bike Safety Events is coming up! Kids of all ages are welcome to join from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 2 at Heritage Elementary & Waunakee Intermediate. This event includes: a helmet check, bike registration, hand signal practice, and a course to practice safe riding.

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

Join us tomorrow (May 28) from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Arboretum Elementary School for our next Bike Safety Event in partnership with the Waunakee Village Center.

Kids of all ages are welcome to stop by for helmet checks, bike registration, hand-signal practice, and a riding course to practice safe biking skills.

Bring your bike or scooter and come learn, ride, and have fun with us!

05/27/2026

The school season is winding down but here’s your reminder that students are back in school and buses are back on the roads after the extended weekend.

Please follow posted speed limits in school zones and remember to stop at least 20 feet from buses with their red lights flashing. Drivers going in either direction must stop for school buses. The only exception is if you are traveling on the other side of a divided road that’s separated by a median or other physical barrier.

05/20/2026

Yesterday's Bike Safety Event at Prairie Elementary was a success! If your family was unable to attend, consider joining us from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on May 28 at Arboretum Elementary School or from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 2 at Heritage Elementary School & Waunakee Intermediate School.

Kids of all ages are welcome to bring their bike or scooter. Plus, the event includes helmet checks, bike registration, hand-signal practice, and a course for practicing safe riding.

05/19/2026

Waunakee Police Department's newest officer, Giovanni Donato, graduated from the 720-hour law enforcement academy at Madison College last week. Gio will now start his field training program at the department before going to solo patrol later this year. Welcome Gio!

05/18/2026

Don't forget the Bike Safety Event tomorrow at Prairie Elementary!

Bring your bike, scooter, or balance bike to our Bike Safety Event with the Waunakee Village Center, happening from 2:45 to 6 p.m. on May 19 at Prairie Elementary School Waunakee Community School District. The event will include a helmet check, bike registration, hand-signal practice, and a course for practicing safe riding. Families and siblings are welcome!

05/14/2026

The 13th annual Tri 4 Schools Waunakee Kids Triathlon will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 16th. During this time, the 900 and 1000 blocks of South Street, the 100 block of Kingston Way, and Simon Crestway between Woodland Dr. and Winston Way will be closed to traffic. Police Department will be stationed at major intersections to help direct traffic, and volunteers will be at every intersection and cross street. The best way around the bike traffic will be to use Knightsbridge Rd. or Winston Way.

05/13/2026

THE DOG HAS BEEN LOCATED.

The Waunakee Police Department is seeking public assistance as we investigate a dog bite case that occurred on 5/12/2026 at approximately 4:30pm. The incident occurred on the gravel walking path that connects N. Madison Street to N. Century Avenue. The dog is described as a large white dog with long hair, and was being walked by a tall and slender white female with long dark hair. If you can help us identify the dog and owner, please call (608) 849-4523. Our main concern at this point is verifying the dog's vaccination status for the victim's sake.

05/11/2026

This week is National Police Week which pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Thank you to all those who have served and who continue to serve our community!