Good morning, Waukesha.

INNIO has proposed an 83,000 sqft expansion at its 600,000 sqft facility (1101 W.

St. Paul Ave) to add a new engine line and test center. The Plan Commission gave favorable feedback today and INNIO will submit preliminary plans within two weeks.

Eagle lawn care specialist Francisco Chavez of C and L Lawn Services said rising natural gas costs and global tensions have driven up fertilizer prices as he tends lawns, and he is now using Milorganite made in Wisconsin from treated wastewater to ease costs without raising prices for customers.

Waukesha School District announced the Class of 2026 graduation schedule for ceremonies set in June.

East High will host its ceremony (June 11 at 6:00 p.m.), while West, North, South high schools and eAchieve Academy will hold theirs (June 13 at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.).

Waukesha Public Schools will start its summer school program on Monday, June 15, and families can learn more about courses online.

The Waukesha School District opened enrollment for eAchieve Academy’s 2026-27 school year on Mar.

23, and registration will remain open until Apr. 30 (the district highlights student mental health and varied learning programs).

On Mar. 26, Maple Avenue Elementary School hosted a STEAM event in which students built an indoor mini-golf course, using their designs to donate nonperishable food items to Sussex Outreach Services — Menards in Pewaukee supplied building materials.

WisDOT is set to rehabilitate Capitol Drive from east of Brookfield Road to I-41 starting early April and continuing through late fall, which will improve a key travel corridor for local residents & businesses.

In 2025, home values in Waukesha County reached a median price of $420,000—$20,000 higher than in 2024—with 10,619 homes sold, a 7% increase over last year, according to BlockShopper.com.

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.