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Waukesha
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha residents have long asked to take drinks outside during Friday Night Live and city officials are now considering a change to allow alcohol in a designated outdoor refreshment area. The Waukesha Downtown Business Association helped shape the plan, which a survey showed is supported by more than 87% of locals+ the council will vote on the change in two weeks. TMJ-4
- ➤ Hartland’s Hometown Celebration will run at Nixon Park from June 26 to June 29—this year the festival expands with an extra day, a full carnival offering rides and games, live music, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on June 27 with a rain reschedule to June 28, and a parade at 1:30 p.m. on June 29. Admission is free, while carnival rides, food and beverages are sold separately. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurant Savory is planned to open in Delafield Village Square this fall and will serve globally inspired dishes along with Wisconsin classics. Owners Steve Swiatczak and Adler Kennedy plan to hire 20 employees and gradually expand hours to offer lunch along with dinner. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Milwaukee man pled guilty and was sentenced on Monday to serve three years in prison and probation after he rammed a police car and led officers on a chase outside a Kwik Trip in Butler on Oct. 12, 2023—video shows him sucking his thumb during the incident. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha School District is asking local residents to share their ideas on building use and capacity as officials plan school changes—community input will help guide these important decisions. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers met at the Capitol yesterday under heightened security after Minnesota shootings left a legislator and her husband dead and another injured. Visitors to the Senate gallery had to pass an extra check — the main building stayed open without metal detectors — as discussions on further security measures continued. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Today, the Waukesha Water Commission will submit an application to request a water rate increase—its move follows the Public Service Commission's approval on August 15, 2023. The Waukesha Freeman
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha assessment notices show residential property values increased 14% and commercial values jumped 39% as market sales drove the reassessments. City Assessor Samuel Walker said the impact on property taxes will be determined later this year after budgets are approved — the changes reflect current market trends. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Jazz @ Cutler Park
7-9 p.m. — Cutler Park — Enjoy concessions — Jazz enthusiasts gather for a lineup of live music under the stars.
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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.
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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!'.
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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.
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Waukesha County Fair
12-10 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Admission Fee — Celebrate 183 years of fun with competitive exhibits, live entertainment, and delicious food.
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Waukesha County Fair 2025
6:00 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Entrance fee varies — Celebrate Wisconsin's oldest fair with live entertainment, food, and farm fun.
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Falls Lavender Fest
1-7 p.m. — Village of Menomonee Falls — Free entry — Immerse in the vibrant scents and flavors at our annual lavender festival complete with music and family fun.
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