Good Day
Waukesha
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Waukesha County Fairgrounds buzz with activity as the county fair rings in its 183rd year with sizzling funnel cakes and lively livestock sounds — drawing local families to enjoy classic fair attractions. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Today the 183rd annual Waukesha County Fair opens and runs through July 20, offering rides, animal races, free thrill shows with stunt riders and live music from acts like Justin Moore, Ted Nugent and Night Ranger. Yesterday’s $3 admission special gave guests discounted entry while upcoming events include a pancake breakfast on Saturday and a junior livestock auction on Friday — attractions that blend local tradition with modern fun. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Oconomowoc police said that on July 14 at 12:56 p.m. a black Volvo ZC90 hit a small tractor at Orchard Circle and Allen Road in the Orchards neighborhood, seriously injuring the tractor driver before fleeing toward Concord Road—and they are asking anyone with surveillance video to call the Waukesha Communications Center. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ Waukesha Fire Department responded on July 14 to a fire on Riverview Drive that damaged a garage and caused limited smoke and water damage to the home—an investigation into the cause is ongoing and one firefighter was medically evaluated and released. FOX6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Oconomowoc police are investigating a hit-and-run that seriously injured a tractor operator on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Allen Road and Orchard Circle — the dark SUV was last seen on Concord Road near Allen Road and residents with doorbell camera footage are asked to call Waukesha County Communications at 262-446-5070. FOX6
- ➤ A Waukesha man pleaded guilty Friday to stalking his ex-wife by shooting her car, vandalizing it with salmon and fish juice, and dumping a blue slushie on her property — his sentencing is set for July 30 while his girlfriend, charged in the case, awaits a hearing in September. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mukwonago Area School District is considering a name change for Park View Middle School as part of its renovation project that moves the veterans’ memorial to the school grounds and asks community input via a survey. The plan calls for a three-story expansion with new drive lanes — and the project is funded by an $89.1 million referendum to update a building originally built in 1956. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public libraries across Wisconsin are asking patrons to send postcards to their U.S. Senators and Representatives so federal funding can continue—librarians warn that cuts may hurt shared programs like Inter-Library Loans. The postcard campaign runs through July 25. FOX6
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Transportation proposed to rebuild the Highway F overpass on I-94 in Waukesha County into a diverging diamond interchange to improve traffic safety and flow, with construction set for early 2028 and detours planned+a public meeting will be held on Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building for residents to review the design and offer input. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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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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Fired Arts Expo
10 AM – 3 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Pay your entry fee — Experience the vibrant world of ceramic fired arts with demos, competitions, and new creative ideas.
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