Good Day
Waukesha
Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha County will honor service members who died in wars like Vietnam and Korea with memorial remembrances observed this week ending Jan. 31. Officials use National Archives data to recognize the sacrifices of local veterans. Waukesha Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three candidates (incumbent Tom Lodzinski, Cassie Hoehnen, and Tom Seiler) will contest the Hamilton School Board at-large seat in a primary on Feb. 17; the top two will advance to the general election on April 7. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Waukesha couple’s trip to Colombia was stopped by a U.S. visa pause, which delayed their plan to adopt their daughter + they are asking local officials for help. FOX6
- ➤ A Waukesha couple’s planned trip to Colombia to finalize the adoption of their 12-year-old daughter has stalled after the U.S. Department of State paused visa issuance; they have begun contacting elected officials and hope to resume travel within the next two weeks. FOX6
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Waukesha
Welcome to the Good Day Waukesha, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Waukesha, Wisconsin community. If you like the Good Day Waukesha, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Waukesha.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Waukesha and across Wisconsin. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Waukesha
A free Waukesha community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaywaukesha.com/sitemap