Good morning, Waukesha.

In 2024, all H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers in the Waukesha Times area were approved by USCIS+ they achieved a 100% approval rate, which is higher than Wisconsin’s 99.1% state average.

The sector also saw an 18.2% drop in filings from 2023.

Construction begins this evening on WIS 59's east bypass in Waukesha and will continue through Friday as crews replace pavement, upgrade signal equipment, and relocate a water main with storm sewer installation near Sunset Drive and Arcadian Avenue — Sunset Drive and southbound WIS 59 will be closed so drivers should use detours via Tenny Avenue or South East Avenue.

A six-mile stretch of Highway K in Waukesha County sees heavy traffic and a high crash rate as nearly 100 dump trucks face delays near the Lannon Stone quarry.

County officials propose a $100 million plan to widen the road to four lanes and add an overpass at freight tracks — a project to be discussed with community feedback at a Sussex Civic Center meeting tomorrow.

Rogers Behavioral Health has announced plans to build new residential facilities in Oconomowoc + expand mental health services to help more locals get immediate screenings and care.

Clay Ljungberg, known as FarFetchedFitnessWisco on TikTok, ran a 27.5-mile ultramarathon inside Albrecht’s Sentry Foods in Delafield while pushing a shopping cart to show that fitness can happen anywhere.

The store allowed him to run after closing time—staff supported his effort with pizza and doughnuts after the event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!)

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.