Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Capitol Drive near Brookfield around 5:30 p.m.+ police said his bike hit a dump truck turning at 128th Street, which forced the closure of all lanes from North 124th to North 133rd for about two hours. TMJ-4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Oconomowoc police shot a federally protected sandhill crane on April 28 after it repeatedly damaged a resident's property on South Maple Street—USDA-Wildlife Services confirmed the permit and a DNR game bird ecologist said the bird would likely have stayed because relocation is usually ineffective. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Cornerstone Development proposed a new mixed-housing project called The Glen of Pewaukee on a 58-acre site in the Springdale Estates area, offering 90 condos and 48 single-family homes with a clubhouse — pool and pickleball courts. City officials support the plan overall but worry about density and traffic, and the project still needs rezoning and final site plan approval. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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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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Waukesha Farmers' Market
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Waukesha Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover over 70 vendors offering farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and handmade goods in the heart of Downtown Waukesha.
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