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Waukesha
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 30 graduates from the Pius XI High School Class of 1968 met at a Lake Country DockHounds game Monday night to celebrate turning 75. The group shared stories and cheered baseball—showing deep ties among friends—while organizers called the reunion a milestone event. TMJ-4
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on Monday afternoon at 3:18 p.m. on I-94 near Maple Avenue caused downed power lines that closed both directions of the highway between WIS 83 in Delafield and County SS Prospect Avenue in Pewaukee—one person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries. The Waukesha Freeman
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GE HealthCare announced a $100 million investment in its Waukesha campus to boost advanced manufacturing and medical technology—Amanda Payne, President and CEO of the Waukesha County Business Alliance, said the project will create new opportunities for the local community. Waukesha Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Oconomowoc police say a hit-and-run crash left a tractor driver seriously injured Monday at Allen Road and Orchard Circle when a black 2003-2014 Volvo ZC90 struck a Kubota tractor before fleeing near Concord and Allen roads—residents with home surveillance videos are asked to check their footage for the suspect vehicle. The Waukesha Freeman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three headliners will perform on the Miller Lite Main Stage at the Waukesha County Fair, offering country music and classic hard rock for local music lovers. The acts are set to kick off the event and bring a mix of styles that appeal to the community. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The bus shelter for Waukesha Metro Transit Routes 4 and 15 near Hope Center was removed after officials reported increasing issues with loitering, intoxication — and related disruptive behavior, prompting safety concerns. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Waukesha's Common Council is meeting today to discuss potential short- and long-term safety improvements at the Sunset and Guthrie intersection—where a traffic study showed about 7,000 vehicles travel daily and neighbors remain divided following a late 2024 fatal crash that claimed a teenager's life. FOX6
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Peter Kussow, an 18-year-old Arrowhead High School graduate, was drafted by the New York Mets in the fourth round—No. 133 overall—and was the only Wisconsin prep pitcher invited to the combine among 322 prospects. He now must decide whether to join Louisville’s baseball program later this month or go pro after impressing scouts with his 97 mph fastball and standout slider. TMJ-4
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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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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.
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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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