Good Day
Waukesha
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Delafield man Stephen Anderson, 61, was charged after a Sept. 12 fire that began in his Vista Park Court apartment and on Thursday entered a plea agreement that found him guilty on four charges with mental disease or defect, resulting in a 30-year state care commitment with 281 days credit for time served—authorities said he failed to alert residents during the blaze. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ A Waukesha man charged after incidents last August—Reginald Turnier, 36—asked for a third examination for an insanity plea on Friday but Judge Bridget Schoenborn denied his request, and his case has a status hearing set for Aug. 4. The Waukesha Freeman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pewaukee native David Koepp is a top Hollywood screenwriter known for crafting concise scripts for big films, and his script for Jurassic World Rebirth—opening July 2—will reinvigorate the blockbuster franchise with a new cast and director. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Pewaukee native David Koepp—a veteran Hollywood screenwriter—has written a new script for Jurassic World Rebirth, which will open in theaters July 2. The film introduces a new cast and director while reviving the creative style that marked the original Jurassic movies. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha Common Council will consider a proposal during Tuesday's 6 p.m. meeting to hire security guards for the South Street parking ramp — a 450-space facility at 241 South St troubled by vandalism, unauthorized overnight occupancy and hazardous debris. The plan costs $34,580 per year, fully covered by the Waukesha Parking Utility — and the council will also review an ordinance for designated outdoor refreshment areas downtown. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The Waukesha Plan Commission approved GE HealthCare’s final site and architectural review for its Experience Center expansion at the Waukesha Campus, which adds 20,000 square feet and updates the entry lobby as part of Project Renaissance. The commission also recommended a Conditional Use Permit for a local bike repair shop at 1230 E. Broadway—allowing it to operate within a Single Family Residential District under city zoning rules. 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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Touch-a-Truck
This free community event is sure to please the wheel-lovers in your family! Get up close and personal with emergency vehicles, school bus, a RACE CAR, farming equipment, and even some farm animals (and the KONA ice truck will be there too!)
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State of the CRE Market in Wisconsin
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Smart Asset Realty — Free entry — Explore essential real estate strategies for financial freedom and grow your investment network.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
~ Chinese Proverb
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