The Daily News has been published from West Bend since 1855. It is the only locally produced paper in the county and is the official newspaper of the Washington County government. The paper has a strong local focus covering the county's various school districts, municipal and county government and local high school and club sports. The News is published 5-days/week and is mailed to almost 10,000 subscribers.
 

The Ozaukee News Graphic has reported on the news and events in Ozaukee County for over 126 years. Every Tuesday and Thursday, subscribers receive bi-weekly coverage of local schools, government, features and community perspectives from the paper that was once designated as the best suburban Milwaukee newspaper by Milwaukee Magazine.



The Freeman has chronicled the county's growth since it first began publishing in 1859. It is the only locally produced daily newspaper in the county and received the 2007 General Excellence award from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. The Freeman publishes five days per week from Waukesha, the largest city in the county and home to the county seat. Education, local government, police and courts plus local school sports coverage and weekly special editorial features make The Freeman a lively and relevant read for all residents throughout the county.