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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • Roshan Shah, a 21-year-old man from India with a Canadian address, was indicted in federal court for his role in a gold coin scam that defrauded a New Berlin couple out of over $500,000 this summer—he remains held on $500,000 bail pending trial.  The Waukesha Freeman
  • Waukesha police arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery at the Dollar General at 139 E. Broadway just before 12 p.m. Friday—technology located and stopped the vehicle near Summit and Brentwood where a knife matching witness descriptions was recovered, and the suspect remains in custody.  The Waukesha Freeman
  • Waukesha police charged 30‐year‐old Desiree Ward with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after she led officers on a chase that ended with her car stuck on train tracks as a train neared—she is held on a $30,000 cash bond and will appear in court on Monday.  The Waukesha Freeman

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Waukesha officials approved an $87,500 budget to maintain the Parade Memorial for future use (the funds will support necessary repairs).  The Waukesha Freeman
  • State Rep. Scott Allen was endorsed for mayor by former Sheriff Arnold Moncada and Sheriff Eric Severson on Thursday at a meeting at Dady-Oh’s Restaurant in downtown Waukesha—Allen announced his bid in May for the April 2026 election.  The Waukesha Freeman

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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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