Good Day
Waukesha
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gerald and Laura Morrison (15+ years of fostering children) from Waukesha County were honored in November by Sen. Julian Bradley for their work that included multiple placements, adoptions, and family reunifications. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waukesha is closed for interior renovations through July that will include plaster repair, painting, and new flooring. The church will host a community Rosary service Friday at 6:30 p.m. to welcome parishioners before work begins. The Waukesha Freeman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Muskego family has raised over $5.5 million for early access treatment for children with Sanfilippo syndrome. The milestone has helped 14 kids join a one-year therapy program beginning in July (donations through the campaign continue). FOX6
- ➤ A Muskego family raised over $5.5 million to fund early access treatment for children with Sanfilippo syndrome after their daughter Liv was diagnosed. Community members have rallied behind the initiative as a sign of local care. FOX6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pewaukee resident Dan Carney transformed his health by taking up speed skating at age 50 and competed at the U.S. Olympic trials on Tuesday at Pettit Center, setting national + world age-group records while coaching younger athletes. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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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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2026 Spring Home Improvement Show
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center — Parking for $13 per vehicle — Connect with over 150 home improvement and remodeling experts to inspire your next project.
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