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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chef Pam’s Kitchen is partnering with Mount Mary University to open a new commercial kitchen in Milwaukee for food artisans. The space will begin accepting culinary entrepreneurs June 1—this expansion builds on the company’s current operations in downtown Waukesha. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Silverspot Cinema at The Corners will close June 16 as the theater and the shopping center mutually agreed to end the lease + the anchor space will be updated for new retail as part of plans to refresh Market Street. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ Lava Island, known for its indoor attractions like a volcano slide & trampolines, will soon take over the former Bed Bath & Beyond at 605 Main St. in Brookfield; the center is expected to open in late fall or early winter and will offer a cafe as well as private party rooms. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Village Board will review bidding documents for the DPW building update and fire station remodel at 6:30 p.m. as they check that both projects work together—ensuring the necessary site plans are in place—while also discussing a food truck ordinance. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Eight state representatives from Waukesha County support a budget amendment filed on (May 20) to add 10 new assistant district attorney positions as the DA’s office struggles with staffing shortages and rising caseloads. The proposal will be reviewed by the Joint Finance Committee as part of the state budget process for the fiscal year beginning (July 1) and is aimed at easing the pressure on the local justice system. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ Menomonee Falls residents expressed concern after the Village Board voted on Monday to move $300,000 from the library’s 2026 budget to help the police department hire new officers and recruit staff — a decision that has also prompted criticism over the library board’s change to remove the Library Bill of Rights from its policy. TMJ-4
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Robert and Lisa Salb, owners of the historic Blair House on Madison Street, filed a lawsuit last November to challenge the city’s approval of Mandel Group’s proposed four story, 219 unit apartment complex on Delafield Street that may block their view—claiming the move violates local ordinances and former Mayor Henry Blair’s will. 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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