Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Waukesha.
Summit's 33rd annual Christmas Fantasy House opens Nov.
1, as 20 decorators transform a 6,700 sqft model home into a festive display with 23 themed spaces, holiday boutique, and silent auction. Advance tickets cost $25 — children 12 and under enter free to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin.
MetalTek International named David Bacon as CEO in a leadership change in Waukesha — he will succeed E.J.
Kubick, who plans to serve as executive vice chairman over the next two to three years as the company prepares for growth.
Owner Kevin Braun of OneStopWonders discovered 97 NES Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt cartridges in his collection — including five with the historic PSA 10 rating — which experts graded as rare finds; he and his friend Jason Ganos will soon auction three copies through Goldin and donate others to charity.
The Wisconsin Philharmonic is seeking six local artists to join Cello-bration, a public art project celebrating music and creativity.
Eligible Waukesha County artists 18 and older must submit an application (with a design sketch) by Aug. 14.
Hamilton High School named Jenny Schultz as its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient.
Nominated by her nephew Tyler, Schultz earned the honor after creating the Southeastern Wisconsin Adaptive Sports League for students with disabilities — a program that brings varsity opportunities to the school.
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