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Waukesha
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Oconomowoc — The bail modification for Matthew L. Brennecke, accused of fatally striking 87-year-old Allan Eighmy with his car on July 14 near Allen Road and Orchard Circle and then fleeing the scene, was denied Tuesday. Brennecke was taken into custody a few days later and was scheduled for a preliminary hearing that morning in Waukesha County Circuit Court. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Waukesha Police issued a Silver Alert for missing 69-year-old Michael Taylor, who was last seen near Sunset and Oakdale on Aug. 6 at 3 p.m.—he is described as Black, 5’11 with brown eyes, bald with a gray goatee and a missing tip on his left middle finger, and anyone with information is urged to contact police. FOX6
- ➤ New Berlin police reported nine car break-ins in the northeast between 2 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. after an unlocked vehicle was targeted for cash and personal items—residents are urged to lock their cars and remove valuables. TMJ-4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Music fans in Delafield will see Grammy nominated blues and R&B singer Tracy Nelson replace the ill Marcia Ball for Saturday’s BluesFest at Naga-Waukee Park—gates open at 12:30 p.m. and shows run from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday’s Celebrate Waukesha breakfast, Superintendent Jim Sebert said the district is analyzing four consolidation options—possible closings, grade reconfigurations, redistricting and changes to the Dual Language program—for a system that dropped from over 13,000 students at its peak to about 10,500 today, with final recommendations expected by December for the 2026/27 school year. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The Elmbrook School District is thinking about changing school start and end times for nearly 8,000 students by moving elementary start times to 7:40 a.m. and ending the day earlier while shifting middle and high school times—60% of committee members support the plan—. The Board of Education will decide this year, and if approved, the new times will begin in the 2026-27 school year. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ Carroll University announced today a $52.5 million facilities plan as it expects its largest first-year class this fall and will invest in campus construction projects to support growing enrollment—more project details will be released soon. The Waukesha Freeman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oconomowoc grandmother Camille Maduscha returned to water skiing after undergoing two knee replacements for arthritis—she plans to stay on the lake through September, weather permitting, and hopes to beat the record for oldest female water skier held by a 92-year-old. FOX6
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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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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.
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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.
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Board Game Night at Trinity
11 PM - 6 AM — Trinity, Waukesha — Free entry — A night filled with classic and modern board games for all ages in a welcoming environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Neil Barringham
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