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Waukesha
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edward Miklavcic, a Pearl Harbor veteran, celebrated his 105th birthday in Brookfield on April 2nd at Congregational Home with cake, music, and local residents—he said he took pride in his service and his country. FOX6
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Owen Briggs, a junior at Hamilton High School, died Tuesday afternoon when his car left the roadway and struck a tree at the intersection of Lannon and Lisbon roads in Menomonee Falls—police said speed likely was a factor. TMJ-4
- ➤ Police investigated a fatal crash in Menomonee Falls on April 1st when a vehicle traveling north on Lannon Road left the road and struck a tree at 3:35 p.m.—the vehicle caught fire and Hamilton High School junior Owen Briggs died while a memorial has begun to form at the crash site. CBS58
- ➤ A person died in a single-car accident in Menomonee Falls when a 2007 Toyota Corolla left Lannon Road at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, struck a tree and caught fire, officials said — speed is believed to be a factor. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voters in the Arrowhead Union High School District rejected a $136.2M plan to renovate the north building and remove the aging south building last night — 63% voted no. The district said it will continue to maintain current facilities while noting that significant repair needs remain unresolved. FOX6
- ➤ Waukesha School District had the highest county enrollment in the 2023-24 school year by welcoming 11,318 students, as reported by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction — Elmbrook and Hamilton followed with 7,863 and 5,119 students respectively. Waukesha Times
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Waukesha
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Rotunda — Ticket purchase required — Explore Waukesha's downtown through a fun scavenger hunt full of challenges and hidden gems.
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Cats of Wisconsin Cat Show
9 AM – 4 PM — Waukesha County Expo Grounds — Admission: $10 — Explore over 150 cats and unique vendors dedicated to your feline friends.
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Foster Care in our Community-virtual information session
Learn about what is happening in the world of foster care. Social work professionals will share information and answer questions.
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FREE Webinar: The Intentional Inbox: Mastering Email, Time and Focus in the Workplace
Learn to take control of your inbox with simple, effective email systems, resulting in less stress and more efficiency. Shift from reactive to intentional and change how you see and use your inbox (ultimately your to-do list) so it not longer controls you.
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Lights of Spring
6-9 p.m. — The Ingleside Hotel — $7 entry — Walk through a vibrant outdoor light show featuring animated creatures and blooming spring displays.
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Family Promise Giving Day 2025
Support families experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness by providing a gift for Family Promise Giving Day
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Open House for a Beautiful Condo in Waukesha
5-9 p.m. — 2848 Fox Lake Cir #10/201 — $499,900 — Explore this move-in ready condo featuring 3 bedrooms, a gas fireplace, and modern kitchen amenities.
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