Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
Good morning, Waukesha.
🎓 Education
SHARP Literacy is hosting its fifth annual Unwrapped Waukesha fundraiser on Sunday, Feb.
22 from 1-4 p.m. at The Carriage House at Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc to support experimental STEAM learning for elementary students across Waukesha County.
Sen. Julian Bradley welcomed Muskego High School junior Evan Turk to the State Capitol as a participant in the competitive 2026 Senate Scholar Program.
The weeklong program gave him an insider’s view of state government and introduced him to legislative and executive officials.
🏛️ Government
A state investigation is underway after TJ Hale closed its Menomonee Falls facility on Feb.
9, leaving 64 workers jobless. Officials are reviewing if the company met the 60-day notice rule while former employee Blayne Struve and others seek answers + fair treatment after years of service.
Vernon Village Board will consider a resolution at 6 p.m. Thursday at Village Hall opposing the proposed Breck Sports Complex in Big Bend, as residents cite concerns about traffic + noise and declining property values.
🏈 Sports
Elmbrook 12UA boys hockey team earned a spot at the state tournament in Hudson after a double-overtime shootout produced an underdog win.
The team will leave on March 6 with a promised charter bus from coach Craig Johnson (families have also launched a GoFundMe to help cover costs).
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