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Monday, August 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Liam Wolter and his grandma, Angie, have turned an unused playhouse into a potting shed store (The Potting Shed) where they sell plants, seeds and bird feed to local neighbors. The shed is on the 900 block of Oakland Ave, and Liam enjoys brightening up the community with his creative gardening displays.  CBS58

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Overnight and into Sunday, heavy rainfall in western Waukesha County increased calls for the Western Lakes Fire District for structure fires and electrical issues—officials advised residents to avoid flooded roadways and power lines as 911 responses were delayed.  The Waukesha Freeman

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Heavy overnight rainfall hit Waukesha County, flooding homes and stranding vehicles while officials warned that the Fox River might reach a record high—rescue teams helped residents avoid dangerous water. One local reported that his basement was destroyed after water rushed in after 11 p.m. on Saturday night.  FOX6

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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