Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, Waukesha.
🏘️ Community
Habitat for Humanity Waukesha - Jefferson Rock will celebrate completing its Domenica Park project by dedicating the final 14 homes on Thursday at 4 p.m. at 402 N.
Greenfield Ave (community groups and businesses helped keep the project moving after a January tool theft).
The 12th annual Run With the Cops will take place Friday night during Friday Night Live.
The race starts at 7 p.m. at the Wisconsin and West avenues near Veteran’s Park, where local volunteers & police unite in a friendly run with added awards and a new ruck race.
The Remembering Our Fallen memorial honoring U.S. military service members arrives Wednesday morning (9-9:30 a.m.) at the Schuetze Recreation Center and will be on display until Sunday.
The event includes a 6 p.m. opening ceremony today with keynote Chief Master Sgt. Markham and special recognition for ten local service members.
Local groups in Waukesha including La Casa de Esperanza and the Polish Center dispute claims in an Aug.
6 newspaper-style mailer that falsely said they received millions in federal funds — they urge the mailer to correct the record and reveal its methods.
💼 Business
Renovations have begun on the former Silgan Containers property in Oconomowoc to create a new showroom, service and storage facility for family-run CenterPointe Marine.
The firm will move from Pewaukee to 520 W. 2nd St. in early 2027 and will double its showroom space—boosting its service and parts offerings.
🏛️ Government
Residents in Waukesha and other counties affected by April’s severe storms have until Aug.
31 to apply for FEMA assistance or SBA disaster loans (applications must be submitted online or by calling 800-621-3362).
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