Good morning, Waukesha.

A Menomonee Falls nonprofit said its mission to offer nature-based community services is threatened by a planned $400 million high-voltage transmission line project by American Transmission Company that will run through its 80-acre property.

Founder Tim Winter said the project arrived without prior discussion — public hearings on the proposal continue through July.

Waupun Correctional Institution inmate Miguel Robles Jr., 44, attempted to bribe a Waukesha County court clerk by sending a letter in May 2024 that detailed how he planned to smuggle drugs into the prison and profit from altered legal documents—prosecutors charged him this week.

Daniel Barton, a 36-year-old Milwaukee man who avoided jail time after stealing police squads, was arrested on April 11 at Jilly’s gas station on Bluemound Road in Elm Grove for stealing a soda and clashing with officers on a bus — he now faces charges including disorderly conduct, obstructing an officer, bail jumping, and retail theft and is set for a preliminary hearing on May 28.

A 62-year-old employee at Hometown Citgo gas station at 1445 White Rock Ave was charged with first-degree sexual assault in court after a grandmother reported on March 28 that he repeatedly touched a child under 13, with a $5,000 bond set and his next hearing scheduled for April 23.

A Waukesha man pleaded no contest to having sex with a 68-year-old woman on the floor of a laundromat on Christmas Eve—he was sentenced to 60 days in jail on Tuesday by Waukesha County Circuit Court.

A Dousman man, Jacob Schindler, lost his bid to dismiss charges stemming from a fatal crash last summer at Highways 18 and 67—he was charged with operating while his license was revoked and violating a court order, faces up to 6.5 years in prison if convicted, and has his cash bond reduced to $5,000 with a preliminary hearing set for May 16.

Music teacher Lisa Werner from Dousman traveled to Antarctica under the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship—she shared her adventure with fourth-grade students at St. Bruno Parish School by linking music theory and her real-life experiences, such as playing her purple trombone and learning about penguins. She will continue to inspire her students as she heads to Senegal this week with the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program.

Waukesha County DA Lesli Boese warned today that an ongoing shortage of prosecutors may force her office not to charge some cases unless the state increases funding.

She noted that halted ARPA funds and the planned loss of 2.5 grant-funded roles leave the office 10.6 prosecutors short—raising serious community safety concerns.

Former Wisconsin Badger Hunter Wohler from Muskego is projected to be picked late in the NFL Draft held in Green Bay—he said the chance to be drafted in his home state is special because it is rare.

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.

Family Promise Giving Day 2025

Support families experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness by providing a gift for Family Promise Giving Day

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.

Sam Llanas Band Concert

8:30 PM — Linneman's Riverwest Inn — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of acclaimed American singer-songwriter Sam Llanas.

Waukesha Farmers' Market

8 AM – 12 PM — Waukesha Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore over 70 local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and handmade goods in a vibrant downtown setting.