Good morning, Waukesha.

Rockwell Automation has filed permits to move forward with building a one-million sqft manufacturing facility near South Moorland Road in New Berlin — part of a $2 billion investment over the next five years to boost digital infrastructure and enhance local production.

Travieso Latin Fusion will close on April 18 after three years of serving Latin cuisine at The Clarke Hotel (314 W.

Main St.). Owners Dillon Knight and Arnie Gonzalez will host special events and operate a food truck to bring their flavors to local sites.

Lake Country voters approved an operational referendum on April 7 that will give the school district $800k per year for four years to support staffing and programs; district leaders say the measure provides short term stability while planning for future funding challenges (including possible consolidation with a neighboring district).

Waukesha school district leaders will outline key steps in the consolidation plan at tonight’s board meeting, covering staffing updates, building transitions, and transportation changes.

The board recently voted to close three schools as enrollment declines prompt a broader facilities strategy.

Colin Chance won a seat on the Swallow School Board in Tuesday's election in Hartland (477 votes at 52.7% versus Katie Bergmann's 427 votes at 47.2% with one write-in vote), and results remain unofficial until canvassed.

Jennifer Roskopf won the Area III seat on the Elmbrook School Board on Tuesday (receiving 7,499 votes, or 54.7% of ballots) and beat Bob Burlage, who earned 6,179 votes; results remain unofficial until canvassed.

Ashlie Schaffner retained the Sussex seat on Hamilton School Board after receiving +57.9%+ of the vote, beating Adam Gegare on Tuesday; results remain +unofficial until canvassed+.

The Wisconsin DNR invites public feedback on deer management for 2026 — including harvest quotas and season structure — with input accepted online until Sunday, April 12, while local Citizen Deer Advisory Councils will review comments in meetings scheduled from April 20 to 30.

The Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Committee delayed its decision on a 5-megawatt solar farm proposal in Ashippun after hearing local concerns and will review additional documents before taking up the conditional permit on April 13 at the Dodge County Administrative Building (7 p.m.).

DockHounds ended a four-year deal with Wisconsin Brewing Company and Lake Louie Brewing and are searching for a new naming rights partner for the upcoming season; until a partner is secured, the facility at (1011 Blue Ribbon Circle N) will be called DockHounds Ballpark.

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.

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.

Jurassic Journey

9 AM - 7 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Admission starts at $20 — Explore the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in the Midwest with a giant T-Rex and hands-on activities.