Good Day
Waukesha
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can enjoy several weekend events: an adoptable dog meet-and-greet Saturday (1 to 3 p.m.) at End of the Leash in Mukwonago, Bookstore Day at Books and Company, a Spring Fling Vendor Show in Waukesha County, Earth Day celebrations at Retzer Nature Center, plus events in New Berlin and Oconomowoc. The Waukesha Freeman
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Las Cazuelas Mexican Taco officially opened today at 818 W. St. Paul Ave. in Waukesha in a building that once housed The Bun drive-in, with owner Andrew Borgstrom drawing on a rich local history as local caterer Gerardo Hernandez leads the half-dozen staff. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The School District of Waukesha partnered with Second Life Mac on Apr. 14 to offer a sale of pre-owned Apple devices for the school community, with restocks continuing through June 30 to help students and families access affordable tech. Waukesha Times
- ➤ Jim Nowak, an alumnus of WCTC (with experience at Greenfield High and Milwaukee Public Schools), was named dean of the School of Applied Technologies at WCTC at the start of the 2025–26 academic year. He aims to align college programs with local industry needs to give students real work experiences. Waukesha Times
- ➤ The Elmbrook School Board (4-3 vote) approved revised start and end times for the 2027-2028 school year, with high school now beginning and ending earlier while elementary and middle schools shift later to better support student sleep needs amid ongoing community review. The Waukesha Freeman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new faith-based grief support program for children and teens will begin Sept. 28 at Waukesha Church of Christ. The free program will hold 24 weekly sessions throughout the school year to offer emotionally and spiritually guided activities (and include meals and childcare options) to help families cope with loss. The Waukesha Freeman
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ HF Hospitality Group and Luther Group presented a concept for a hotel on Capitol Drive in Hartland — featuring a rooftop conservatory — as village officials expressed support. The project will move forward pending architectural plans and a Planned Unit Development process to boost downtown economic growth. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
-
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.
-
Wisconsin Geological Society - Rock & Gem Show 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Admission details pending — Explore an extensive collection of gems, minerals, and fossils at this vibrant show.
-
Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
May 23-24 — Waukesha County Expo Center — Tickets required — Indulge in delicious food truck offerings paired with a variety of craft beers at this lively festival.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Vision without execution is hallucination.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Waukesha
Welcome to the Good Day Waukesha, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Waukesha, Wisconsin community. If you like the Good Day Waukesha, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Waukesha.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Waukesha and across Wisconsin. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Waukesha
A free Waukesha community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaywaukesha.com/sitemap