Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Waukesha.
🚨 Crime
A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday for killing two people in a crash in Pewaukee last summer—he had been convicted in court.
A 17-year-old teen accused of killing his mother and stepfather on Feb.
11 lived with their decomposed bodies for nearly two weeks and entered today's courtroom in orange jail clothes—he has not yet entered a plea and will face trial next month.
🎓 Education
Election workers began recounting votes after school board candidate John Poulos (lost by 10 votes) filed a petition claiming counting errors.
The recount will resume at 10 a.m. today at North Shore Middle School.
🏛️ Government
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald from Wisconsin’s 5th district posted updates from April 8 to 10 that criticized judicial overreach, supported local community banks, and detailed his role in the House’s FY25 Senate Budget Resolution—showing his focus on active legislative efforts.
🏈 Sports
Ace Pickleball Club will open its first Wisconsin location in Brookfield this August at 2205 N.
Calhoun Road (a 45,366-square-foot club with 17 courts) and is offering a free first month membership. The facility will hire about 30 new workers and hold clinics and tournaments for pickleball players.
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