Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demolition of the old Associated Bank building in Waukesha continues in low temperatures to make way for a new Cobblestone Hotel. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The Waukesha County emergency winter overflow shelter will begin providing overnight services to those in need starting Thursday. The Waukesha Freeman
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Waukesha, a man received probation and a conditional jail term after his no contest plea in a 2023 shooting incident where he drove the car from which shots were fired at a co-worker. The Waukesha Freeman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum will host a lunch and learn about the roles of Waukesha women during WWI on Feb. 11, highlighting their contributions and the evolution of their societal rights. The Waukesha Freeman
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Two gas stations in Waukesha County sold the cheapest regular gas at $2.54 per gallon as of the week ending Jan. 11, with the average price in the area being $2.72. Waukesha Times
- ➤ Tyler Kern has been promoted to vice president – investment officer at Waukesha State Bank, recognizing his significant contributions. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UWM at Waukesha campus is closing, with the future of the 70-acre property, including potential million-dollar homes, generating community concerns. FOX6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha County Judge Michael Bohren to retire in April 2025 after a 25-year tenure marked by significant judicial contributions and community service. Waukesha Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Numerous former Waukesha Times area high school athletes, now college players, are set to compete in various basketball games on Saturday, Jan. 18. Waukesha Times
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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.
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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.
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Elevate & Empower Women’s Networking February Meetup
This monthly brunch event aims to foster personal and professional relationships among women in business across Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Washington Counties.
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A Rock n' Roll Tribute: From Elvis to The Beatles with The Neverly Brothers
The Neverly Brothers present a musical journey through the origins and evolution of rock n' roll from the 1950s to the 1960s, featuring hits from legends like Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, and more.
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