Good morning, Waukesha.

On Wednesday, a man in his 20s was hit by a train at the Carroll Street—N.

Barstow Street crossing in Waukesha as police and fire crews responded and officials worked to identify him and notify his family.

Mike Strehlow, a longtime CBS 58 anchor celebrated by the Bucks & Brewers, will semi-retire on Aug.21 and focus on hosting CBS 58 Sunday Morning after 29 years on air.

The Kettle Moraine School District announced new elementary boundaries for the 2026-27 school year and closed Magee Elementary due to a drop in enrollment—prompting the board to move KM Explore to Dousman Elementary, maintain current transit times with Dousman Transport, and provide busing for families. Teacher listening sessions have been held and a community session is scheduled for August 20 to gather feedback.

On Aug. 14, severe floods hit homes along the Menomonee River Parkway in Wauwatosa, causing families to lose items like clothing—furniture, holiday decor, and mattresses—and leaving damaged systems such as furnaces and water heaters awaiting repair.

Gov. Tony Evers requested FEMA support to assess storm damage after severe storms and flooding began on August 9—his administration and local emergency teams, including the National Guard, are coordinating assessments and aid efforts as a state of emergency has been declared.

Waukesha officials reported that the city’s water system handled the Aug.

9-10 flooding well because it uses Milwaukee-supplied water that meets all quality standards, and the new booster station is placed in a safer area. Officials added that the centralized design speeds up responses to any future problems—no residents have reported issues.

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.

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.

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.

Tribute Tuesday Concert

7-9 p.m. — Les Paul Performance Center — No carry-ins allowed — ROCK OUT to The Crown Jewels, a tribute to Queen, at the final concert of the season.