Good morning, Waukesha.

Today at Buchner Park, Buchnerfest kicks off with the Waukesha Public Library’s summer reading program running from 10 a.m. to noon—attendees can join interactive stories, register for the reading club, enjoy a pet a cow, try activity stations and free ice cream, and the Buchner Community Pool opens at 12:30 p.m.

Friday afternoon, a fire broke out at the Maple Avenue Apartments near downtown Waukesha displacing residents in two units though no injuries were reported—firefighters quickly controlled the blaze and The Salvation Army provided temporary shelter while the cause remains under investigation.

After a fire destroyed its Brookfield location last November, Oscar's Frozen Custard owners said they will rebuild the store with 1,000 extra square feet—adding covered outdoor seating and a new double drive-through to ease traffic.

They will restore surviving metal art pieces and plan to reopen the new location in spring.

Overnight, thieves stole 20 catalytic converters from buses owned by First Student causing widespread school delays and cancellations in Waukesha on Thursday — police are reviewing footage and seeking information from anyone who may have seen suspicious activity.

A Milwaukee man charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and misdemeanor battery fired a gun during an argument over early work access at the Menomonee Falls FedEx facility—he turned himself in at 2:30 p.m. on June 2, and no one was injured.

An 18-year-old man from Milwaukee has been charged after he allegedly fired a gun at a FedEx facility in Menomonee Falls — the shooting occurred during an argument over not being able to punch in for work — and authorities are investigating the case.

The Hamilton School District approved its 2025-26 Transportation and Site Improvement Plan after a fatal bus incident on Jan.

2 at Silver Spring Intermediate School led to a full review of transportation safety. The plan—developed with Dairyland Bus Company—includes improved traffic flow, pedestrian safety and enhanced supervision at all schools, with most projects expected to be finished by the start of the next school year.

Finnley Chesak, the only girl on her Milwaukee Brewers Little League team, is set to compete in the Maria Pepe Legacy Series today in Williamsport as she joins 96 elite players from across the nation.

She started playing baseball at 4 and follows in the footsteps of Maria Pepe, who fought for girls' right to play Little League more than 50 years ago — opening doors for women in the sport.

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.