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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved a bill that waived the $15 fee for personalizing Gold Star plates for 456 families—honoring the sacrifices of fallen servicemembers. Bipartisan support backed this measure to ease a cost burden on those who lost loved ones in combat. Waukesha Times
- ➤ The Village of Waukesha Plan Commission denied the request for food trucks, more tournaments, and alcohol sales at Catholic Memorial’s Sullivan Campus. Village planner Shaun Mularkey said the proposal was rejected because there is no ordinance for food trucks and neighbors expected the 15-tournament limit to keep summer quiet. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 75 to increase criminal justice transparency by requiring the Department of Justice to track and publish detailed case data. The law will require an annual report and a searchable online database—with details on charging recommendations and case outcomes for a ten-year period—and now returns to the Assembly for final passage. Waukesha Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Twelve-year-old Julianna LaSavage won first at the world team trials—earning her a U.S. national wrestling title and a spot on Team USA to compete in Guatemala at the Pan American Championships next week. CBS58
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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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