Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Waukesha.
On Aug. 15, the Waukesha Citizens Police Academy Association, Inc. hosted its 11th annual Run with the Cops 5K — the venue was changed because of standing water and more than 200 locals ran the course.
Bryan and Susan Gorski returned home from vacation to find their Muskego house flooded with more than three feet of water and sewage—neighbors and volunteers worked hard to clear the damage as the couple expressed deep gratitude for the support.
They said they plan to pay the kindness forward.
A Brookfield woman was charged after making gun comments that officers deemed threatening—she was arrested last week for a related incident.
Edcetera—backed by Eden Capital—bought Pulse Radiology Institute in Waukesha to combine online classes with real clinical training for an associate degree in MRI.
The deal creates a complete pathway for students and sets up plans to start an RN to BSN program in 2026.
Lake Country School District reported 447 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year — a drop of 16 students from last year.
Brookfield will review an ordinance next month that would ban unmanned cannabis vending machines like the Ethereal Gold Dispensary kiosk at Brookfield Square—Ald.
Mike Hallquist said the measure aims to stop sales to minors by limiting Delta-9 THC transactions to brick-and-mortar stores.
A family from Oconomowoc filed a lawsuit in Waukesha County Circuit Court after the WIAA denied a waiver that would let their son Tristen play varsity football at Arrowhead High School following their home’s loss to a fire; the suit claims a false transfer form hurt his eligibility and asks a judge to reverse the decision to protect his scholarship at the University of Sioux Falls starting Fall 2026.
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.
Clay Fest 2025
10 AM – 3 PM — The Potter's Shop — Free entry — Experience unique pottery creations and live demonstrations at a vibrant outdoor art fair.
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