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Vernon Village Board is keeping its official trick-or-treat hours set for Oct.

25 from 1 to 3 p.m. despite residents’ requests for change - subdivisions will host separate events while organizers are urged to prioritize children’s safety.

Waukesha native John Miese, 36, collapsed while running in Milwaukee on Sunday and died at Froedtert Hospital at 9:59 a.m.; his cause of death remains undetermined.

On Nov. 3, residents in the Elmbrook School District will vote on a $100 million referendum to fund renovations at four schools improving building systems, accessibility and safety, which is expected to increase taxes by roughly $11 per $100,000 home value; if the vote fails, alternative plans will be considered.

Waukesha Unlocked will offer residents a behind-the-scenes look at over 50 sites this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, including tours at Aries Industries and hands-on activities at local police, fire, and other community locations.

Aurora Health has introduced the C.H.E.C.K. list (Choices, History, Estrogen, Consumption, Know) to help women learn how lifestyle, family history and hormones affect breast cancer risk.

Women at average risk should start regular screening at 40, while those with higher risk are urged to consult their healthcare provider.

Diver Mark Schachtner from Beaver Dam discovered a 1,000-year-old dugout canoe in Pewaukee Lake during a volunteer cleanup dive on May 6; experts say it was built using stone tools and controlled fire and will remain underwater after consultation with tribal partners, offering a tangible link to the region's past.

Waukesha Unlocked 2026 returns for its fourth year, featuring industrial businesses and historic sites that began the event in 2021.

The community celebration offers attendees a chance to explore a blend of local heritage — a mix of old charm and new enterprise.

Friends With Food helps over 400 families each week and is scouting a new location after a fire inspection found a leaking roof that created an electrical hazard.

The nonprofit now awaits the building owner's next steps to resolve the issue.