Good morning, Waukesha.

Families can attend the Boots & Badges charity basketball game on Friday, Apr.

10 at 7 p.m. at Waukesha South High School (401 E. Roberta Ave), where police and fire teams will face a combined New Berlin and Brookfield squad to support local charities with raffles and food donations.

A garage fire broke out at 3110 Rolling Ridge Drive at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, and fire crews quickly controlled the blaze while damage was limited to one vehicle and garage contents, with no injuries reported and residents re-occupying their home as the cause remains under investigation.

Indian Summer Festival Inc. is hosting a Spring Powwow and Native Art Market at the Waukesha County Exposition Center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering traditional performances, indigenous foods, and handmade art with admission starting at $15 for adults.

Voters in Lake Country School District will vote on an April 7 referendum aimed to raise $800,000 a year for four years to support school operations.

District leaders warn that without it the district could close and reassign students (attending neighboring districts).

In Q4 2025, Lac La Belle homeowners paid a property tax rate of 3.4% on home values—over three times the national average—and median sales reached $476,300.

BlockShopper.com data show this rate is among the highest in the region.

Tom Nettesheim, a longtime public servant who served as Pewaukee’s first police chief and on several city boards, died on March 14 at age 93—his legacy lives on in the park that bears his name.

Friends and family remember him as a joyful, steady presence in public service.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, the Plan Commission will review two proposals: one for a 12.2-acre hobby farm that will offer community events like U-pick flowers and live music, and another from mayoral candidate Aaron Werner to turn a 900 sqft structure into a design-build office.

Okauchee Lake homeowners paid 1% in property taxes in Q4 2025, exceeding the national rate from 2024 by more than 1.2 times (BlockShopper.com).

The median home sold for $491,000, marking a notable higher local tax burden compared to nearby areas.

In Q4 2025, Nashotah homeowners paid 0.6% of their home’s value in taxes — below the national average — with a median sales price of $748,500 based on 15 sales, according to BlockShopper.com.

Arrowhead alum Mitchell Mesenbrink won his second NCAA wrestling title on March 21 in Cleveland with a 20-4 technical fall over Mikey Caliendo.

He improved his record to 80-1 and remains a top contender for the Hodge Trophy.

Arrowhead alumna Campbell Stoll won the NCAA Division I championship in the 200-yard butterfly at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta on March 21.

She set a pool record and became the first female from southeastern Wisconsin to win an NCAA individual swimming title in nearly 45 years.

Trailbreaker 10K Race

7:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Waukesha Schuetze Recreation Center — Registration required — Challenge your endurance in a scenic 10K trail race amidst the natural beauty of Waukesha.

Cats of Wisconsin Cat Show

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — $10 for adults, $8 for kids & seniors, $25 family rate — Experience over 150 fabulous felines and unique cat-related vendors.

42nd Annual Waukesha County Chapter Banquet

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Weissgerber's Golden Mast Inn — $20.00 – $1,200.00 — A premier fundraising event featuring a plated dinner and raffles.

Annual Mount Calvary Rummage Sale

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Fri) & 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Sat) — Mount Calvary Lutheran Preschool — Free entry — Discover unique finds at this community-driven indoor flea market.

Easter Family Adventure Walk in Waukesha

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Frame Park Formal Gardens — $20 per individual, $40 per family — Enjoy a fun-filled Easter adventure with activity stations inspired by 'Bear Wants More'.

Outreach and Fund Development Coordinator

Join us for the Family Promise of Waukesha County, Giving Day Eve Celebration, happening on Wednesday, April 15th from 4PM to 7PM at Maddy's Bar and Music Lounge. Help us raise $135,000 to continue to support families with minors who are experiencing homelessness.

Outreach and Fund Development Coordinator

Stability Starts with Us Help support low income families and families experiencing homelessness by supporting Family Promise of Waukesha County's Giving Day! Our goal is to raise $135,000 to prevent and end homelessness for families with children and help them achieve sustainable independence.