Good Day
Waukesha
Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nev's Ink will host the 10th annual bags tournament on June 22 at 2500 W. Sunset Drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise funds for the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation with a goal of $60,000 for cancer research and care (the family-friendly event will include a silent auction, bounce house, raffles, and live music by Eddy Butts Band). The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Today, Waukesha holds a Civic Band Concert at the Les Paul Performance Center from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a St. Mary Parish Church Festival starting at 5 p.m. with fireworks at dusk, while nearby towns host live music, craft fairs and food events throughout the weekend (details vary by location). The Waukesha Freeman
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Milwaukee woman, 24, is accused of stealing over $54,000 in cash from Delafield Target over 10 months last year—she will appear in court on July 10 to face theft charges. The Waukesha Freeman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ For more than 60 years, the Miss Wisconsin competition was held in Oshkosh — now it will move to New Berlin where it is expected to boost the local economy by drawing visitors. The final competition will take place Saturday at New Berlin West Performing Arts Center and gives contestants a chance to earn scholarship money. TMJ-4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton High School students shared books with Maple Avenue Elementary second-graders on June 9 after gathering artwork in May for an AP English Language project—students worked together to turn the drawings into two creative stories that emphasize understanding and friendship. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Waukesha County Technical College expanded its University Center at WCTC—located in Building L, Room L-117—to help local students earn and advance their degrees in partnership with UWM. The center is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 1 p.m. to mark the new local education option. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha County lawmakers approved a budget motion from state representatives to boost funding for the county prosecutor’s office by adding six full-time assistant district attorneys to ease heavy caseloads—this motion also includes a total of 42 new prosecutor positions across 23 counties but still requires final approval from the Legislature and governor. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Day care providers in Waukesha are preparing for possible rate hikes as state funding is set to expire in two weeks without a clear replacement to cover essential costs. Lawmakers are proposing options like zero-percent interest loans and relaxed regulations, but a postponed meeting and differing views leave small businesses and parents facing uncertainty. TMJ-4
- ➤ The Pewaukee Village Board met on Tuesday to discuss overcrowding, litter, and bad language at Pewaukee Beach and raised safety issues after visitors were reported crossing the road outside crosswalks—police will increase their presence between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to help address the concerns. The Waukesha Freeman
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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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Waukesha County Fair Musical Performance
Live music night — Evening — Waukesha County Fair Office — Ticket price TBD — Experience high-energy acoustic favorites from Phil Norby, Myles Wangerin, and JJ Eckl.
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