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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Dancing Grannies, deeply connected to New Orleans through a Mardi Gras performance, felt a profound shock from a recent vehicle attack there, reminiscent of their own tragedy during the Waukesha Christmas Parade.  TMJ-4

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Jorge Martinez's reunion with his father, Alberto, after 25 years was tragically disrupted when Alberto was severely injured by a drunk driver in Waukesha.  TMJ-4

CRIME NEWS

  • Two convicted felons were apprehended following a high-speed police chase in Wisconsin, where speeds hit 128 mph, resulting in the discovery of guns and drugs.  FOX6
  • A security expert from Wisconsin emphasizes the importance of preparedness and learning from past tragic events to prevent future attacks, referencing a recent attack in New Orleans and a past event in Waukesha.  FOX6

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Eight gas stations in Waukesha County offered the lowest regular gas price at $2.47 per gallon as of the week ending Dec. 28, amidst fluctuating national prices and influences from the COVID-19 pandemic and international events.  Waukesha Times
  • A single gas station in Waukesha County sold E85 gas at the lowest reported price of $1.87 per gallon during the week ending Dec. 28.  Waukesha Times

SPORTS NEWS

  • Former Waukesha Times area high school athletes will participate in their respective college basketball games on Saturday, Jan. 4.  Waukesha Times
  • Former Waukesha Times high school standouts, Aidan Konop, Carter Gilmore, and David Joplin, will play in upcoming basketball games on January 3.  Waukesha Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Dave Martin Live Performance at Kensington Care and Rehab Center

    Heartland balladeer Dave Martin will perform a concert featuring autobiographical narratives and reflections at the Kensington Care and Rehab Center.

    Tue, 1/21/25

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  • Rising Phoenix Concert

    The Rising Phoenix concert will be held at the Schuetze Recreation Center in Waukesha, featuring a lineup of artists starting at 6 PM.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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