Good morning, Waukesha.

Revitalize Milwaukee’s Block Build group began free home repairs at Bob Hyland’s house in Waukesha and will work on six more homes in The Strand today.

Volunteers and Home Depot provided materials for repairs (bathroom, ceiling, painting, landscaping, and structural fixes) as the project plans to expand into Waukesha County.

Margo Lehmann of Pewaukee turned her grief into action after her 20-year-old daughter Marleh was fatally struck on I-94 just after 7 p.m. by a 76-year-old wrong-way driver with dementia—who also lost his life in the crash—and now she urges families to remove keys from relatives showing signs of cognitive decline.

The Kettle Moraine School Board voted unanimously on June 11 to close Magee Elementary due to declining enrollment and a projected budget deficit — the school is set to close in fall 2026.

District officials plan to shift students and staff to the three remaining elementary schools — they will repurpose the building as a community center and adjust bus routes and attendance boundaries.

The School District of Waukesha unveiled four options on Wednesday night to change school layouts and cut capacity by 10% to 22% as student numbers have dropped by about 2% each year.

The plans — which call for school closings, new grade groupings and moving programs — will be discussed in input sessions at the Blair Administration Building as the process continues through the end of 2025.

Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services honored two staff members and one board member at the Wisconsin Counties Human Services Association Annual Conference for outstanding service to local residents.

Kirk Yauchler, Shirley Peterson, and Larry Nelson received awards for leading mental health programs, long-term service, and board initiatives — efforts that strengthen county services.

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.