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Waukesha
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. TMJ-4
- ➤ 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. TMJ-4
- ➤ 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. FOX6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waukesha Times
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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.
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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.
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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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