Good morning, Waukesha.

In Brookfield—Alicia Carella of Roman Electric and Tony Ramos of Plumbers Local 75 were named the 2025 recipients of the Erickson Strong Scholarship.

They will attend the Lean Construction Institute Congress in Arlington, Texas from Oct. 20-24 and applications for the 2026 award are now accepted, honoring Mark Erickson’s legacy in Wisconsin’s construction industry.

Brookfield police said a stolen credit card from Lifetime Fitness was used on July 12 to fraudulently spend over $18,000 on liquor, with one purchase at Liquor Guys in Wauwatosa (around noon, $8,650.29) and another at Total Wine & More in Brookfield (around 1:55 p.m., $9,721.49) by two white males described in their 50s to 60s, prompting an ongoing investigation.

Amy Zimmerman, a program manager and co-owner of Brown Dog Gadgets, announced her candidacy for the 13th Assembly District covering Elm Grove, Brookfield, and Wauwatosa— a seat open after Rep. Robyn Vining decided to run for state Senate.

Zimmerman, who serves on Brookfield’s Parks and Recreation Commission and helped lead the Wirth Park Tot Lot project, said she will focus on special education funding, expanding Medicaid, reinstating Child Care Counts, and supporting small businesses.

The Wisconsin State Fair, which began July 31 and will run until Aug 10, has many Milwaukee suburbs bakeries selling cream puffs — including Mama Ducky's Desserts and Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe in Waukesha — and shoppers are urged to call ahead for hours and availability.

Olympic wrestler Ben Askren auctioned his singlet at Kettle Moraine High School during a local wrestling tournament to help cover rising medical bills after his double lung transplant.

He returned to the hospital after an infection was found during a routine checkup—community supporters bolstered the Hartland native.

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.

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.

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.

Wisconsin Highland Games

5 PM – 10 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Cost TBD — Celebrate Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture with bagpipes, athletics, and dance performances.

Waukesha Farmers' Market

8 AM – 12 PM — Waukesha Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore over 70 local vendors with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and handmade goods.