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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Today, the Menomonee Falls Saddle Club celebrates its 60th anniversary with a free community event at The MFSC Grounds on N75-W25500 Highway 164 in Sussex—local horse lovers can enjoy demonstrations, raffles, a parade of breeds, barrel race speed demos, kid activities, and food from a chuck wagon and Culver’s Scoopie.  The Waukesha Freeman

CRIME NEWS

  • On Friday shortly before noon, Waukesha Police responded at 11:47 a.m. to Dollar General at 139 E. Broadway after staff reported a male displaying a knife, and investigators used technology to track down a suspect vehicle near Summit and Brentwood—resulting in an arrest with a knife matching the description recovered from the vehicle.  The Waukesha Freeman

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Residents and business owners in Summit face ongoing flooding on Venice Beach Road after heavy rain nearly two weeks ago left water levels as high as 19 inches—which have dropped only three inches since. Officials have asked Delafield to adjust dam operations while suspended garbage and waste services continue to disrupt daily routines.  FOX6

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • On August 21, 2025, a joint team including FEMA, Wisconsin Emergency Management and the Small Business Administration — with support from Waukesha County officials — began door-to-door flood damage assessments in Waukesha County to review reported home damage for future federal disaster assistance. Brookfield officials participated as their schedules allowed and clarified that residents not visited are still eligible for aid.  Waukesha Times

SPORTS NEWS

  • High school football kicked off on Aug 21, with many teams in the region, including local schools like Waukesha North, competing in Week 1 games and updating scores throughout the night—readers can follow the season’s progress as key matchups unfold.  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  • Pewaukee native Jack Gohlke, who rose to fame in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, hosted a shooting camp for boys in July—he will host a camp for girls next week to inspire local youth.  FOX6

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 9/5/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 9/9/25

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