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Waukesha
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Pewaukee voiced opposition at the Plan Commission meeting last Thursday against the Willow Run mixed-use development on the former Pewaukee Golf Club site because new access on Milkweed Lane and Fieldhack Drive could worsen traffic and safety hazards. A petition with nearly 200 signatures supported the concerns—while the commission recommended approval of the master plan and rezoning applications and tabled the site and building review details. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, a local church member was detained by ICE as he left for work, and his community held a prayer vigil at Ascension Lutheran Church after learning of his detention. The man, originally from El Salvador, was later released with ankle monitoring, and church members shared their concerns about his uncertain future. TMJ-4
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire that began on a wood deck spread into a home on Delafield Road in Summit at 1:54 a.m. Sunday and was quickly knocked down by Western Lakes Fire District after a resident alerted their family—no one was injured. The Waukesha Freeman
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Johns Disposal announced its holiday schedule change for Memorial Day and will not operate on Monday, May 26. All waste collection routes will be delayed one day — Monday routes will be collected on Tuesday — as the company honors military service members. Waukesha Times
- ➤ Chef Pam's Kitchen has partnered with Mount Mary University to offer rental kitchens for culinary artisans starting June 1—this deal supports local food professionals and may expand to include classes and events in early 2026. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pewaukee school bus driver Thomas Felser—62 from Sussex—was charged on May 16 with one count of repeated sexual assault of a child and three counts of sexual misconduct by school staff or volunteer based on security footage and a parental complaint; he turned himself in on May 14 and is held on $350,000 bail while his preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 28. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Landmark Credit Union worked with Arrowhead Union High School students on a project to design a PIN pad protector that prevents ATM skimming. The credit union approved the design and bought 75 units—delivering nearly $10,000 to fund a general scholarship for the students. FOX6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, the Waukesha Common Council meets at City Hall at 6 p.m. to review a contract that helps local agencies quickly collect damage information after disasters — a plan recommended by the Fire Department and County Emergency Management. The meeting will also address a FlexRide service contract, with county funds up to $498,575 supporting on-demand transit next year. The Waukesha Freeman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha Public Library (321 Wisconsin Ave) will host a mental health event today at 10:30 a.m. featuring a book discussion on caregiving and memory loss with a dementia care specialist, and the library will hold another event on June 4 at 10:30 a.m. when former Governor Martin Schreiber will share his caregiving journey and sign his book. The Waukesha Freeman
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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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