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Waukesha
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local veterans at VFW Post 721 will hold a new, solemn Memorial Day march to honor fallen service members after the city parade was canceled. The march will start near Veterans Park (710 N. West Ave.) and continue to a service at Cutler Park. The Waukesha Freeman
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ be FITNESS joined the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce today, receiving a membership plaque and planning to offer health and wellness amenities such as locker rooms, group fitness classes, a steam room, and a smoothie bar to local members. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Donut Squad has reopened at 308 W. Broadway in downtown Waukesha with fresh doughnuts, open 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Forage Kitchen opened Wednesday at The Shoppes at the Corridor in Brookfield with build-your-own bowls, and Better Together Café launched in Muskego with creative milkshakes. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed I.d. as its newest member as it embraces a modern American restaurant + bar experience with meeting spaces. A Chamber representative recently presented a membership plaque to honor I.d.'s commitment to local Lake Country businesses. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Bradley honored four Mukwonago firefighters with the Forward28 Award for their heroic ice rescue on March 3 at Rainbow Springs Lake, where they saved two victims through rapid, coordinated action with multiple agencies. The Waukesha Freeman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors and patients in Pewaukee say Gail’s Law, signed earlier this month, will expand insurance coverage to include supplemental breast cancer screenings for women with dense tissue or other high-risk factors. Insurance plans must comply by Jan. 1 to help about 14,000 women in the ProHealth network. TMJ-4
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 210-acre residential and retail development at Pabst Farms in Summit got positive feedback from a March 19 meeting. A village planner will draft a resolution for a text amendment on the Comprehensive Plan for April 16 as developers propose adding single-family homes, condos, and rental units. The Waukesha Freeman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha County Parks has opened two public golf courses for the 2026 season; Moor Downs (438 Prospect Ave) offers a Junior Membership program and PGA Jr. League with temporary parking changes on Lomira Avenue, and Naga-Waukee War Memorial (W307-N1897 Maple Ave) provides challenging play with lake views. The Waukesha Freeman
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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