Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Greek Fest is moving from State Fair Park to the Waukesha County Expo Center (its 61st annual run) and will take place June 19-21 at 1000 Northview Road. New menu items, expanded entertainment and traditional celebrations will mark the festival. TMJ-4
- ➤ 38 Special is set to headline the Waukesha County Fair — bringing southern rock tunes to an anticipated local event. Additional details on start time and specific location will be announced soon. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha schools will pay off their referendum debt on April 1, saving nearly $1.6 million in interest. The early payoff ends the need to levy taxes for debt service thanks to careful financial planning. The Waukesha Freeman
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former nature center director Deb McRae will discuss her family’s work creating a native prairie in her front yard at a free talk on Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. at South Kettle Moraine State Forest Headquarters (near Eagle). The Waukesha Freeman
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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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