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Waukesha
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joe and Kristin Finn left Tuesday, Feb. 10, for Colombia to complete the adoption of their 12-year-old daughter after a federal exemption cleared visa hurdles – they will spend about a month there finalizing the process before returning home. TMJ-4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Greek Fest will move to the Waukesha County Expo Center from State Fair Park to allow expansion and cost savings. The festival (set June 19 to 21) will feature new menu items, expanded entertainment, and cultural displays. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ Southern rock band 38 Special is set to headline the Miller Lite Main Stage at the Waukesha County Fair on Saturday, July 18 at 8 p.m. The band, celebrating 50 years on the road, is the fair’s first national entertainment announcement for its 184th anniversary event held July 15–19. The Waukesha Freeman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brookfield's Marcus Mueller and his partner Ansel Haugsjaa led the Olympic doubles luge event after the first run in Cortina, Italy but finished sixth yesterday after late wobbles cost them a medal (Mueller is 20 and competing in his first Olympics). Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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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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