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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Kinney, 27, from Waukesha was sentenced on Wednesday to 150 days in jail and three years of probation for faking a pregnancy and stillbirth plus altering credit slips at her restaurant job in 2023—she must also remain sober, complete treatment, and undergo a mental health evaluation. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ A Town of Merton man, 40-year-old Joseph Marincic, was named as one of 14 alleged to be involved in trafficking fentanyl and cocaine from local apartments to international contacts—he appeared in federal court in Milwaukee last Friday and was released on his own recognizance as authorities await grand jury review. The Waukesha Freeman
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families released its 2025 market rate survey showing that child care costs are rising while the Wisconsin Shares subsidy covers fewer slots than before—family child care in Waukesha proves generally more affordable though it offers fewer slots compared to group care. The report highlights weekly rates for different age groups to show the growing cost challenge for families. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha Education Foundation surprised local educators by awarding $58,469 in grants for projects planned for the 2025/2026 school year; 36 approved proposals across 18 schools will support needs from literacy materials to technology — corporate partners also contributed funds. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The Arrowhead All Committees meeting is set for Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Arrowhead High School — District Office Boardroom to discuss feeder consolidation, operating referendum financial plans, and a policy on Restoring Biological Truth and Defending Girls in Intimate Spaces. School leaders will review details including a proposal to use $1.9 million annually for staff retention, maintenance, and inflation adjustments. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two new police recruits in Waukesha took their Oath of Office on Tuesday at City Hall— they will start police academy training in a couple months to serve local citizens. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ A drop in federal funding is cutting revenue for Community Development Block Grant projects that support low- and moderate-income areas in Waukesha. The Common Council will review final allocation recommendations for 2025 and 2026—meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall—to address changes in the funding amounts. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Waukesha Metro Transit will change several bus routes starting Monday — eliminating Route 2 and Commuter Route 901 while adjusting schedules and combining Routes 7 and 8 to improve efficiency and save on costs. Longtime bus user Kimberly Quartullo said the changes will make it harder for disabled riders to reach key destinations as they rely on affordable transit. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The Town of Delafield Plan Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. on June 3 at Town Hall on Maple Ave to review plans to tear down and rebuild the Pewaukee Yacht Club on Edgewater Drive — a proposal that includes a new 6,262-squarefoot club building with a grill area and moving sailing school operations to an 1,800-squarefoot new facility on an adjacent property. The changes aim to replace aging structures to better support club operations and sailing lessons for youth and adults. The Waukesha Freeman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers held a public hearing on Senate Bill 264—known as Gail’s Law—to require insurers cover extra breast cancer screenings like MRIs and ultrasounds for women with dense breast tissue after Gail Zeamer’s delayed breast cancer diagnosis led to advanced treatment needs. The Waukesha Freeman
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