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Waukesha
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new city study confirmed that Hunter Road’s storm sewer system cannot handle heavy rainfall, leaving residents at risk of flooding. The report will be presented to the Board of Public Works and City Council as officials consider repair options costing $360,000 to $1.4 million. TMJ-4
- ➤ Residents in Big Bend expressed concern over a planned high-voltage transmission project after MISO selected Viridon Midcontinent LLC on Jan. 6; the project, which will include four substations and over 100 miles of power lines, is set to serve southeastern Wisconsin by June 1, 2033. TMJ-4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School District of Waukesha announced that six candidates filed ballot access paperwork for three school board seats, including incumbents Bette Koenig and Diane Voit — no primary will be held in February. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new bipartisan bill to ease surprise ground ambulance bills was discussed at a public hearing Wednesday, Jan. 7, in Waukesha. Rep. Tony Kurtz’s proposal would require insurers to cover rates more than three times Medicare's—boosting ambulance services and rural response. FOX6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Sutton, a sixth grader at Silver Spring Intermediate, died unexpectedly Dec. 28 after showing signs of breathing difficulties, and authorities are still reviewing his case while the school provides support services. Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 10 (11 a.m. to noon) at Bridge Church on S. Grand Ave. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County has received a grant from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation to expand its Youth Strong and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA programs for cancer survivors in 2025, which will help families access community wellness support + health resources. The Waukesha Freeman
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PBR - Unleash the Beast
6:45-8:45 p.m. — Fiserv Forum — Tickets from $66 — Experience the thrill of professional bull riding action live in Milwaukee.
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Fiber Blitz
9 AM - 3 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Ticket pricing not specified — Celebrate fiber arts at the inaugural Fiber Blitz event bringing community and creativity together.
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Frosty 5K
8:45 a.m. — Frame Park Formal Gardens — Registration required — Participate in a chilly 5K run around beautiful Fox River with family-friendly activities.
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Free Pilates Class for Waukesha Food Pantry
4-5 p.m. — Club Pilates — Free class — Stretch, strengthen, and connect with your community in a fun, energizing environment.
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Hardwater Freaks Annual Ice Fishing Event
2-9:30 p.m. — Okauchee Lions Community Park — $25 admission — Celebrate winter with live music, food, and support for veterans and kids in the great outdoors.
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