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Waukesha
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Oconomowoc will close its location at 121 S. Cross St. on June 30 as part of a plan to consolidate six locations into five, with prearranged services honored at the remaining sites — the company is also considering a downtown office for future planning. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A former teacher rang the historic bell at Bethesda Elementary on May 14 to honor a generations-old tradition before the school closes permanently after this school year. FOX6
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Kettle Moraine School Board voted to redesign the Captain Laser mascot into a saber-toothed tiger (a nod to local glacier history) to improve student comfort and mobility, with plans to potentially unveil it at upcoming homecoming festivities. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Lowell Elementary will offer expanded afterschool programming next school year after the Department of Public Instruction approved transferring a community learning center grant from the closing Hawthorne to Lowell. Registration for the Cool School Before & Afterschool program opens today. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Former teacher Joan Dehnel rang the historic 1913 bell at Bethesda Elementary on Thursday, May 14 to celebrate her 92nd birthday before the school closes in June. Her great-granddaughter Ella Sanfilippo joined the event — marking one of the final traditions at the first open-concept elementary school in Waukesha. FOX6
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food Truck Fridays return at the Waukesha County Airport starting May 29 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with three trucks including Double B’s BBQ, Clean Cuisine & Rose Mob Grill, running every Friday through Sept. 4 with a break on July 3. The Waukesha Freeman
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Rustic Manor 1848, one of the first event barn places in Waukesha County, was sold by Eric and Whitney Shneyder to Tim and Brittany Rockwell from Vintage Fields in Columbus. The sale ends over a decade of hosting weddings and parties at 3115 Highway 83 in Delafield. The Waukesha Freeman
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Wisconsin Geological Society - Rock & Gem Show 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Admission details pending — Explore an extensive collection of gems, minerals, and fossils at this vibrant show.
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Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
May 23-24 — Waukesha County Expo Center — Tickets required — Indulge in delicious food truck offerings paired with a variety of craft beers at this lively festival.
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Redeemer Tea & Talk
8 p.m. — Rose Glen Elementary School — Fundraising event — Enjoy excellent tea, food, and a short talk while supporting the community.
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Waukesha’s Friday Night Live
6:30–9:00 p.m. — Downtown Transit Center, Waukesha, WI — Free entry — Experience a lively street festival with music and fun for the whole family.
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Art in Nature Workshop
9-10 a.m. — Retzer Nature Center — $8 per child; adults free — Explore and create art inspired by the natural beauty around you.
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