Good morning, Waukesha.

Ralph Zick retired as Hope Center Executive Director after 18 years of service to the community — he expanded programs and secured vital funding — and a celebration in his honor is scheduled for June 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hope Center, 101 W.

Broadway.

The Lac La Belle Village Board reversed its decision and allowed the Kappl family to launch Fourth of July fireworks from a barge about 500 feet from shore—residents had raised noise concerns about events at the Kappl property.

On Tuesday night, a pedestrian who appeared to be intoxicated was struck by a westbound vehicle near Sunset Drive and Grand Avenue and taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries—Waukesha Police and accident reconstruction specialists are investigating the incident.

Waukesha police are investigating the theft of about 20 catalytic converters from buses (parked at First Student Inc. on Arcadian Ave.) discovered early June 5, which caused delays and route changes as officials worked to notify affected families.

Kellie Villalobos, a Muskego-Norway teacher and former treasurer of the Wisconsin Association of Foreign Language Teachers, was charged on June 2 with felony theft of over $240,000 after an audit of the association’s accounts discovered unauthorized transactions (including purchases from Walmart and Expedia) and an arrest warrant was issued.

Police are investigating the theft of about 20 catalytic converters from a school bus company lot near Eugene and Arcadian — officials said the theft was discovered early Thursday morning and that bus routes were delayed while detectives seek any available witnesses.

The Village Board approved rezoning of the former Meadow View Elementary School off Highway P for R-3 residential use in Lac La Belle, allowing 28 single-family lots—27 in front and one in back.

Three Oaks Reserve, LLC, the buyer found by the Oconomowoc Area School District, will move forward with the subdivision plans.

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.

Jazz @ Cutler Park

7-9 p.m. — Cutler Park — Enjoy concessions — Jazz enthusiasts gather for a lineup of live music under the stars.

Waukesha July 4th Fireworks

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Lowell Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening with food trucks, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Independence Day Parade

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Downtown Transit Center — Free entry — Celebrate the Fourth of July with a festive parade that journeys through Downtown Waukesha with the theme 'Through the Decades!'.

Waukesha Farmers' Market

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Waukesha Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore over 70 local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, and handmade goods in a vibrant downtown setting.