Good morning, Waukesha.

This weekend, local events in Waukesha County offer art festivals at Fowler Park, live music at Village Green (5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today), a Fleetwood Mac tribute at Liberty Park, water ski shows on Okauchee and Pewaukee lakes, and a children’s business fair in Hartland.

Oconomowoc Area School District voters will decide on a referendum on Nov.

3 that could let the district exceed state revenue limits by $12.2 million over five years to help manage a growing deficit. The school board approved the plan on Aug. 5.

The OASD School Board approved an operational referendum question for Nov.

3 that would authorize exceeding the revenue limit to cover rising costs from lower enrollment and funding; if passed, property owners may see small mill rate increases (via upcoming info sessions to be detailed by mail and email).

Catholic Memorial High School president Donna Bembenek is retiring today.

The board has launched a national search for a replacement, with the position being posted today and interviews starting in September, aiming to name a new president by the first quarter (2027).

Two $50K winning Powerball tickets from the August 12 drawing were sold at Pick 'n Save on E.

Wisconsin Avenue in Oconomowoc and Get & Go on Holmen Drive in Holmen. Winners have 180 days to claim their prizes (per Wisconsin Lottery).

Local city officials in Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Muskego are considering new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters used on sidewalks and trails after residents reported safety issues and injuries among young riders (many of whom are children).

The proposed rules aim to ease pedestrian and rider conflicts while protecting public safety.

The sale of UWM’s old campus remains pending, delaying both demolition and plans for a new housing development (property unsold as of Aug.

13).

Data released Tuesday shows home sales increased 12.5% in the metro Milwaukee area in July, with Waukesha County up by 8.5% and average home prices steady at about $462K (a near-match to last year's figures).