Thursday, August 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fazio's Sweet Moments Sweet Life, an Elm Grove-based family chocolate shop, triumphed at the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair, winning first place and Best of Show for their 10th anniversary confection, Decade of Decadence. The Waukesha Freeman
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old man, previously caught with a rifle near Waukesha North High School in 2023, was sentenced to one year in prison plus two years of supervision. FOX6
- ➤ Waukesha Police Department dealt with various incidents over a weekend including public disturbances, traffic violations, narcotics arrest, and noise complaints. The Waukesha Freeman
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Harley-Davidson faces backlash for moving some production to Thailand, worrying fans and loyal customers in Wisconsin about the brand's future. TMJ-4
- ➤ Lake Country Growers, a Wisconsin-based, women-owned hemp company, opens a new retail location in Wales, offering CBD products with a focus on wellness. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Two gas stations in Waukesha County sold the cheapest E15 gas at $3.14 per gallon as of August 10. Waukesha Times
- ➤ Three gas stations in Waukesha County had the lowest regular gas prices at $3.27 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 10, per GasBuddy.com reports. Waukesha Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha County trains over 30 local leaders on emergency dam safety procedures due to the high risk of flooding from potential dam failures. TMJ-4
- ➤ Lesli Boese narrowly defeats Mike Thurston to become Waukesha County's top prosecutor in a historic primary race. The Waukesha Freeman
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