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Waukesha
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Paul and Nikki Nickolaus have taken over The Kiltie drive-in, where car hops once delivered classics to parked vehicles, and the location (N48-W36154 E. Wisconsin Ave) is expected to reopen soon. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The Waukesha County Business Alliance said all five bills it backed passed in Wisconsin’s legislative session and that the I-94 project advanced to the study phase; the group will build on this momentum in upcoming sessions. Waukesha Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ GuitarTown Music Festival will debut on June 13 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cutler Park, where six bands will perform only original music to honor Les Paul. The free, family-friendly event is organized locally (by music advocates) and will offer vendor booths, interactive experiences, and guided historical tours. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elizabeth Theis unseated incumbent Sam Hughes on Tuesday’s school board election—winning 52% of votes—to secure the At-Large seat on the Elmbrook School Board, with official results pending canvassing. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Incumbent Morgan Henning was reelected on Tuesday to the Hartland-Lakeside School Board with 1,576 votes (53.3% of ballots) over Kpher Evans, who received 1,374 votes, though results remain unofficial until canvassed. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Incumbents Jay Crouse and Amy Richards won reelection to the Kettle Moraine School Board on Tuesday in Kettle Moraine (they received 43% and 33.7% of over 13,900 votes cast against Katie Grillaert's 22.8%). The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Voters approved the Lake Country School District’s operational referendum on April 7, securing an extra $800K per year for four years to avoid dissolution — the funding will take effect with the 2026-27 school year in Hartland. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Gallagher, Koenig and Voit won seats on the Waukesha School Board Tuesday — the results remain unofficial until canvassed. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Tom Seiler won the Hamilton School Board At Large seat with 51.4% of the vote after Tuesday's election, defeating Cassie Hoehnen in a close contest. The vote totals remain unofficial pending canvassing. The Waukesha Freeman
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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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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k
7-10 a.m. — Fox River Park — Pricing varies — Participate in a family-friendly race featuring unique swag and virtual options.
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