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Waukesha
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three local moms from Oconomowoc organized a free event called Love Your Belly to support new and expecting mothers in Southeast Wisconsin. The event runs Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1300 Summit Ave.—the first 50 guests will receive swag bags. TMJ-4
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An Elm Grove couple opened Wine Down at 13390 Watertown Plank Road, where they serve wine flights of four 2 ounce pours named after local streets and host book clubs and private parties. The owners plan to add outdoor seating pending village approval— they will hold an immersive wine tasting on May 31 at 2 p.m. for $99 plus gratuity. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ Oconomowoc officials approved key items—such as a certified survey map, a plan amendment resolution and an ordinance for commercial use—to advance plans for a new Costco on a 23-acre lot near Sawyer Road and Pabst Farms Boulevard. The proposal now awaits a public hearing on June 3 as nearby residents share both excitement and concerns about increased traffic. TMJ-4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nikita Casap, the teen charged in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather in the Village of Waukesha, pleaded not guilty on May 7—he now awaits legal proceedings. FOX6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A construction project is rerouting Silvernail Road to support a shift of runways 10 and 28 at the airport, which will add 400 feet to the west end in 2026—improving safety for pilots, passengers and the community. The work includes current road adjustments with temporary shoulder closures that may briefly affect local businesses while the airport remains open. 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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Night/Glow Golf Tee Times
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Western Lakes Golf Club & Event Venue — $45 — Experience golf in a new light with glow-in-the-dark fun and refreshments.
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Buchnerfest 2025
10 AM – 12 PM — Buchner Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with fun activities, storytime, and ice cream at the children's festival.
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