Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Service trucks are busy across southeastern Wisconsin today as extreme cold causes more calls for frozen pipes and overworked furnaces. Experts from Austin Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric advise homeowners to open cabinets and let faucets trickle — steps that may help avoid severe damage when temperatures rise. TMJ-4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Park View Middle School principal Luke Spielman was named the 2025 Wisconsin Middle School Principal of the Year during the state education convention today in Mukwonago. His eight years of leadership has led to notable improvements in math and English scores at the school. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha County faces a cold snap with safe, warm options limited to libraries that are not open overnight. A nonprofit leader has urged officials to plan a 24-hour warming center, citing capacity issues at emergency shelters — and the need for better crisis response. FOX6
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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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