Good morning, Waukesha.

A runway closure at Waukesha County Airport will affect air traffic for aviation enthusiasts heading to EAA AirVenture next week (held in Oshkosh), so many may need to adjust their travel plans.

Waukesha County Parks is extending the Lake Country Trail by 12 miles from Oconomowoc to Watertown.

Construction at Second Street includes closures Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 24 (with a single-day closure the week of July 27 for bridge work) and work is expected to finish by Sept. 15.

Waukesha County Airport’s main runway has closed for a $24 million safety extension project, affecting air traffic for next week’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh and delaying Food Truck Friday until after July 24 (the event supports local nonprofits).

Faced with a 15% state aid cut, the Oconomowoc Area School District board directed staff to examine three enrollment options (boundary adjustments, a centralized early learning center, or reassigning fourth graders) and review a possible fall operational referendum at the Aug.

5 meeting.

Waukesha County Retired Educators’ Association member Michele Moore was named the 2026 Outstanding Volunteer by the Wisconsin Retired Educators’ Association for her community service.

She volunteered thousands of hours assisting family, her church and neighbors, and her leadership helped log over 24,000 volunteer hours for local groups in 2025.

North Prairie property owners paid 0.9% of their homes' values in property taxes in Q2 2026, with a median tax bill of $3,881 on a $410,000 home; this rate exceeds the national average of 0.888%, according to BlockShopper.com.

Lannon property owners paid 1.5% of their home value in taxes in Q2 2026, which is more than +1.7 times+ the national average +in a select county report+.

The report compared Lannon with other county cities.

Nashotah homeowners paid 1% of their home value in property taxes in Q2 2026, a rate 1.2 times above the national average reported by BlockShopper.com.

The median home price was $455,000.

Property owners in Wales paid an effective tax rate of 0.6% on their homes in Q2 2026 — below the national average — with a median sales price of $800,000 and a median tax bill of $4,607, according to BlockShopper.com.

In Q2 2026, Dousman property owners paid taxes equal to 1% of their home's value, over 1.2 times the national average, according to BlockShopper.com (using estimated inflation and 2024 data).

In Q2, Elm Grove homeowners paid an effective rate of 1.1% on their homes—1.3 times the national average—with a median home price of $705,000 and a tax bill of $7,992, according to BlockShopper.com.

Data from BlockShopper.com shows that property owners in Oconomowoc Lake paid a tax rate of 2.2% of their home values in Q2, which is over 2.5 times the national average.

The median home sold for $700,500 during the period.

Vernon property owners paid 0.7% in property taxes in Q2 2026—below the national average according to BlockShopper.com.

The median home price was $544,900 with a $3,578 tax bill, reflecting lower rates compared with other areas in Waukesha County.

Property owners in Okauchee Lake paid 1.1% of their home value in taxes during Q2 based on 15 sales, which is over 1.2 times the national average; the median home price was $486,000 with a tax bill of $5,182 according to BlockShopper.com.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

July 21-23 — Center Court Sports Complex — Limited spots available — Boost your basketball skills with high-intensity training focused on ball handling, shooting, and decision-making.

2026 WKC Summer Splash Admission Ticket

12 PM-5 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Daily admission available for 2-day or 3-day tickets — Celebrate the joy of dogs with Waukesha Kennel Club's Summer Splash event.

Waukesha Kennel Club Summer Splash Dog Show

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Entry fee may apply — Experience Wisconsin's largest outdoor dog show featuring conformation, trials, and more.

Tuners Forum

2-8 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Pre-registration recommended — Showcase your vehicles and connect with fellow enthusiasts at this vibrant outdoor celebration.

Tribute Tuesday - That 90's Band

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Cutler Park — No carry-ins allowed — Rock out to live 90's tribute music in a lively park setting.