Good morning, Waukesha.

Waukesha County residents have a busy weekend with events including a water ski show (starting at 6:45 p.m. today at Pewaukee Lakefront Park) and Friday Night Live downtown, along with movies at Fowler Park and live music in Delafield.

Local activities also include WWII Days re-enactments, family festivals and historical exhibits (scheduled from Saturday to Sunday) that offer community fun for all.

A former Chicago man was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday for stealing nearly $100,000 worth of catalytic converters from a New Berlin business in 2023 (he pleaded guilty to felony criminal damage to property) while his sentence runs concurrently with another he is already serving and two co-defendants now face arrest warrants.

A Milwaukee man, 27-year-old Maximiliano Mendez, was sentenced to two years in prison—ordered to pay nearly $19,475 in restitution and to serve three years of extended supervision—after prosecutors said he took nearly $20,000 from an 87-year-old Brookfield woman in a telephone scam.

A Pewaukee man, David Lundt, 41, was released on a $5,000 signature bond in Waukesha County after he reportedly pulled a knife and threatened to shoot neighbors during a parking dispute last Friday along Prospect Avenue—he is due in court on June 26.

At its Wednesday night meeting, the School District of Waukesha proposed four planning options that will change grade layouts and close some buildings to cut capacity by 10%—15% as student numbers drop.

The district will host input sessions at the Blair Administration Building and offer a survey on its website—signups will be available soon.

The Kettle Moraine School District Board of Education voted unanimously on June 11 to close Magee Elementary School in Genesee Depot starting in fall 2026 — the decision came after long financial reviews that showed fewer students and less money, with possible deficits by 2026-27.

The district will work with families, students and staff next year to plan a smooth transition to the remaining schools.

The Joint Village of Waukesha Plan Commission and Village Board will consider a new mobile food vendor ordinance today at 6:30 p.m. at W250S3567 Center Rd., which requires food trucks to secure a valid annual permit, operate between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., maintain a 100 feet distance from licensed food facilities unless authorized, and pay $300 before Aug. 1 or $150 on or after Aug. 1.

Two Waukesha County hemp dispensary owners are urging tougher regulations after two Milwaukee children, ages 4 and 9, were hospitalized after eating cannabis gummies that looked like candy—each owner already marks THC products and enforces a 21 minimum age to protect public safety. They believe stronger rules will help prevent similar incidents in the future.

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.