Good morning, Waukesha.

A groundbreaking ceremony for new baseball fields will take place at noon Sunday at Okauchee Lions Park—marking the start of a project to bring families together during the final day of Okauchee Lions Days.

Tuesday, the Waukesha Public Library hosted its second annual Spring Celebration for secondary students and adults with disabilities, where guests enjoyed cookies, popcorn, friendship rock making and a giant Connect 4 game as Sawdust the therapy horse made an appearance in blinged-out shoes. Michele Gagner said the event helped build connections + offer creative opportunities through activities like SoundBeam and socializing with former teachers and peers.

Thomas Felser, a 62-year-old school bus driver and former teacher in Pewaukee, was charged with repeated sexual assault and misconduct involving children after bus videos showed inappropriate touching and other incidents, and he pleaded not guilty in court yesterday—his bond is set at $350,000 with a bail hearing scheduled for June 2.

Les Paul's 110th birthday will be celebrated in a 12-day series of events in Waukesha and Milwaukee—featuring museum exhibits, interactive activities, lectures, and a book unveiling that highlight his musical legacy, with some events requiring pre-registration before June 5.

Ten Chimneys announced Marsha Mason as the 2025 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at its historic landmark in Genesee Depot.

The program will run the week of July 20-27 and feature a Master Class on Chekov’s The Cherry Orchard—along with a Conversation with Mason on July 25 and a Concluding Presentation on July 26.

Waukesha County Technical College has proposed a new Advanced Technical Certificate Program for AI Implementation Specialist that received district approval on May 13 and state approval on May 20.

The college will begin course development on July 1 and plans to offer the 25-credit program in fall 2026 after further board and accreditation review — the program will build on the existing AI Data Specialist pathway.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers visited Waukesha on Tuesday to fill potholes and stress the need for more investment in roads and infrastructure.

He worked with longtime Public Works employee John Murphy, who has served 43 years—showing the city's commitment to its local transportation system.

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.

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.

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.