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Waukesha
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Waukesha County NAACP will hold a midday event on Tuesday to honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and former branch leader Lillie Wilson (a tribute to community legacy). The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scouts from Butler are gearing up to sell boxes of cookies from Tuesday, Jan. 27 through March 31 (teaching business and money skills) as they practice budgeting at St. Agnes School. The sales will help their troop cover expenses for new uniforms and camp. FOX6
- ➤ Families in the school district face transportation changes for 2026-27 after a Nov. 12 vote approved three school closures and boundary updates. Email notifications began Dec. 29 and ended Jan. 7 (explaining the 2-mile rule and paid ride option), and school choice apps remain open through Jan. 30. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in the county can now use a new online pothole reporting tool to send photos and notes so crews can fix road hazards faster after winter weather damages county highways. The system tracks repair times and applies only to county roads. TMJ-4
- ➤ New Berlin City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to deny a land division request for a 57,010 sqft residential addiction recovery facility (housing the Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s New Journey program) at 5295 S. Moorland Road. Residents raised both support and safety concerns during the meeting. The Waukesha Freeman
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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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Valentine's Night with Julie Thompson and String Theory
5-7:30 p.m. — Let It Be — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a romantic evening with live music in a cozy setting this Valentine's Day.
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