Good morning, Waukesha.

Residents in Big Bend are frustrated by a 2-mile section of Highway 164 that remains closed and disrupts local travel—DOT says the road is scheduled to reopen on July 18 while police warn drivers to obey closure signs.

Four UScellular stores in southeast Wisconsin, one in Waukesha, will give away nearly 4,000 free Wisconsin State Fair tickets tomorrow to mark 20 years of partnership with the fair.

The first people in line at each store can sample a limited-edition Celebration Strawberry Cream Puff and enter to win a Fair Fun Pack (with tickets, rides and a chance at a $10,000 prize).

Dive teams from Western Lakes Fire District and Lake Country Fire & Rescue searched City Beach in Oconomowoc Wednesday morning—investigating a report of a possible 7-year-old swimmer who went underwater.

The Waukesha County Business Alliance announced the addition of three new board members—Michelle Benishek, vice president of operations at We Energies; Steve DeCleene, president of Neumann Companies; and Kevin Kane, president for the Southeast Wisconsin Market at First Business Bank—to bring diverse leadership to support local business growth.

Timothy Hoeller, accused of making terrorist threats against Carroll University in Waukesha, has his three-day trial set to start Oct.

21 while he remains free on a $1,000 bond and had his case twice paused for mental health treatment—he also rejected a plea deal offered this week.

A 40-year-old man was stabbed in the back near a bike trail behind a business on West Sunset Drive Tuesday night after 11 p.m.—he was taken to the hospital and a female suspect from a nearby homeless encampment was arrested with a knife recovered at the scene.

Waukesha police said Tuesday night a stabbing occurred near the bike trail behind a local business on Sunset Drive and Oakdale Drive—40-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his back and was taken to the hospital while a woman was arrested and a knife believed to be used in the incident was recovered.

Arrowhead High School Board will discuss a plan to install license plate reader cameras at North and South Campus entrances and the Arrowhead Drive and Campus Drive intersection today, with a $9,000 cost added to the sheriff's contract.

The board will also vote at 6:30 p.m. at Arrowhead High School District Office Boardroom (700 North Ave.) on directing changes to the cellphone policy.

Construction began on July 7 on the Hartling Road bridge over Bark River in Merton, which has closed the bridge and nearby Franchar Drive intersection with traffic detoured via Highways E and VV+The project involves a deck overlay, concrete repairs, approach paving and guardrail replacement and is expected to wrap up by mid-August+

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.

Family Camp

1 PM - 1 PM — Schoenstatt Retreat Center — Registration required — Bring your family to reconnect with nature and faith at this enriching camp experience.