Friday, May 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kohl’s fired CEO Ashley Buchanan on April 30 after an investigation found he violated the company code of ethics by making improper business deals with his romantic partner—he will forfeit his equity awards and repay $2.5 million in unearned signing bonus. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said that on April 28 at about 10:45 p.m. two suspects stole a clear plastic display case for THC/CBD and nicotine from an Amoco gas station in Butler and left without paying— the loss is valued at over $3,700 and the suspects were last seen on foot heading east toward 124th and Hampton. FOX6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin will introduce bills to limit state-level regulations. State Rep. Adam Neylon from Pewaukee said the proposals will target rules from the governor’s office—affecting business licensing, environmental protections, and childhood vaccination requirements. Waukesha Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Brookfield EON Clinics dental office closed unexpectedly on May 1 at 6:05 p.m.—leaving many patients without dental services. FOX6
- ➤ Waukesha County health officials are urging every adult to get free memory screenings as they face rising dementia cases with 2,000 calls received last year, and they now recommend early testing for even people in their 30s and 40s—helping catch memory changes sooner. TMJ-4
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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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