Good Day
Waukesha
Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MeatEater, an outdoor lifestyle shop for hunting, fishing, and camping, will open its first Wisconsin location early fall at The Corners of Brookfield (340 N. Lord St.) as part of a retail refresh. The 3,700 square-foot store will offer gear such as technical hunting apparel and fishing accessories and will partner with local conservation groups to serve outdoor enthusiasts. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ Myxn Lakeside Beach Bar—formerly called Myxn Bar Boutique—moved to a new space at 145 W. Wisconsin Ave. on the Pewaukee beach strip and opened on May 1 with a full bar, kitchen menu and live music on weekends; owner Tim Steidl said the bar now offers popular dishes such as roast beef French dip and a shaved prime rib sandwich on Saturdays. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Pewaukee teacher and bus driver Thomas Felser, 62, now faces 11 felony charges — including first-degree child sexual assault, repeated sexual assault of a child, and sexual misconduct by school staff — after being accused of abusing a 6-year-old and a 5-year-old on his school bus earlier this year, as prosecutors filed amended charges on July 10th. FOX6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families in Waukesha attended a school board meeting on Wednesday night to challenge the district’s enrollment numbers and express worry about proposals that include closing schools, redistricting, and losing special programs—such as dual language classes and school bands. The district said no decisions will be made until fall and any changes will not start until fall 2026. TMJ-4
- ➤ Waukesha School District Superintendent James Sebert said he is open to changing the district's restructuring plans—such as closing schools and adjusting grades—after parents raised concerns at a July 9 meeting about declining enrollments and cuts in programs like dual language. The district will hold 22 listening sessions this summer and will decide on a final plan later this year, with changes set for fall 2026. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Court of Appeals struck down Summit’s vacation rental ordinance on Wednesday because Wildwood Estate’s due process rights were violated when the village enacted a zoning measure without proper notice and a public hearing—Wildwood Estate was awarded $55,087 in attorney fees. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Norm Bruce, owner of Martha Merrell’s Books, filed an appeal by email after the City of Waukesha’s Street Uses Panel unanimously revoked the bookstore’s street closure permit during Friday Night Live—he questioned why a closed session on April 25 was not listed and the appeal will be reviewed by the Administrative Review Board in the next few weeks. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly met with Common Council President Alicia Halvensleben and leaders from First Congregational Church to address growing homelessness downtown—officials discussed plans for community support and coordinated outreach. The Waukesha Freeman
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A $3.5 million estate with 120 acres is now for sale in Ottawa, Waukesha County—featuring a spring-fed pond stocked with thousands of fish, a pool, and access to over 200 acres of nature preserve and a private hunting club. The 5,867-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and six bathrooms in a lodge-like style, and the listing agent said it is ideal for buyers seeking a quiet retreat. TMJ-4
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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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Frame Park Car Show
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM — Frame Park Formal Gardens — Free Admission — Celebrate classic cars with food, music, and community vibes.
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