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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 51-year-old Milwaukee man died when he was ejected from his vehicle during a rollover crash early Monday in Menomonee Falls—his car struck a culvert in the 7400 block of Town Hall Road and rolled several times—speed appears to be a factor in the accident. The Waukesha Freeman
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha County officials removed several hundred round blue pills laced with carfentanil, a drug 100 times deadlier than fentanyl, and warned that even a pencil tip's worth can prove fatal—details remain limited due to an open investigation. FOX6
- ➤ Waukesha police have issued a Silver Alert for Willie Darrough—a Black man 6 ft 1 in and 175 lbs with brown eyes, black and gray hair trimmed to 2 inches and a stitched hand—who was last seen wearing a white and black t-shirt and distressed jeans while in a wheelchair dropped off by public transportation near 95th and Bluemound Road at 9:15 a.m. today and ask anyone with information to call 262-524-3831. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ A former employee at St. Vincent de Paul allegedly stole about $50,000 using a company credit card in summer 2024—police arrested the suspect and the District Attorney will file charges soon while insurance helps keep charity services running. TMJ-4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha County published a Damage Assessment dashboard that shows flood damage from heavy rains on Aug. 9, with residential costs estimated at $95 million and commercial damage at $2.8 million. Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) will assess the damage over the next several days as local officials gather more reports for federal disaster assistance. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Fifteen Wisconsin children aged 8 to 17 filed a lawsuit against the state because they say fossil fuel laws worsen air pollution and harm their health. They are represented by Our Children's Trust and Midwest Environmental Advocates and claim the Public Service Commission—unable to consider climate impacts—will respond within 45 days from Aug. 25. CBS58
- ➤ Highway 83 in Delafield is closed between W. Capitol Dr. and Wee-Know Daycare Preschool today for resurfacing work — access is limited to residents and businesses — with detours via I-94, WIS 67 and WIS 16 while work continues through fall. The Waukesha Freeman
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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