Good morning, Waukesha.

Lee Ann Malec, a retired woman from Oconomowoc, lost her entire savings of $24,000 to a cryptocurrency scam when scammers convinced her to transfer funds to a Bitcoin ATM — police report a rise in similar scams and are investigating the incident.

Local Waukesha residents are facing more online shopping scams as scammers use social media deals—one woman lost nearly $3,000 on a Facebook Marketplace offer and studies show these scams now make up about 70% of reports.

Police shot a protected sandhill crane in Oconomowoc on Monday, April 28 after a complaint led officials to secure a permit—neighbors said they felt sad and mixed about the decision.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, white students made up 75.9% of the 58,590 enrolled in Waukesha County schools during the 2024‑25 school year—while 10.3% were Hispanic—and this is nearly the same as last year's 76.3% white enrollment.

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.