Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Lake Country Fire & Rescue's therapy dog Tesla died last week after suffering a stroke in her spinal cord, leaving many in the community saddened.
Assistant Chief Haerter launched the K9 Tesla Scholarship Fund to help cover training costs—expenses that can reach $20,000—and Inclusion Coffee Company will hold a fundraiser Saturday, April 26 with 25% of sales going to the fund.
🎓 Education
The Wauwatosa School Board voted 4-2 not to renew the WSTEM charter contract, so the school will close in June 2026—parents and teachers said the decision leaves little time for a smooth transition.
District leaders plan to start a new STEM Discovery Lab next school year to offer STEM education to all students.
🏛️ Government
The Wisconsin Assembly passed bills to reform unemployment insurance and the workforce development department by tightening work search requirements and ID checks—an effort Rep. Adam Neylon supports to reduce fraud and protect taxpayer funds.
The measures come after issues surfaced during COVID and aim to ensure benefits go to those who truly need them.
🎉 Waukesha Events
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Family Promise Giving Day 2025
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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.
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.
Grant Milliren Concert
6-12 p.m. — Raised Grain Brewing Co. — Ticketed event — Experience an evening with singer-songwriter Grant Milliren in Waukesha.
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