Good Day
Waukesha
Thursday, August 29th, 2024
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Caitlin Schaffer joins Waukesha Public Library as the new Children’s Collections & Customer Service Librarian, aims to enhance circulation and offer diverse, inclusive resources. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ A nonprofit, Blessings in a Backpack, is addressing food insecurity by delivering weekend food bags to 11,000 students in Waukesha County's schools. TMJ-4
- ➤ Waukesha County introduces a new accessible fishing pier and canoe/kayak launch at Fox River Park, with a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the enhancement. The Waukesha Freeman
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A plane made a hard landing at Waukesha County Airport without injuries, damage to the aircraft or airfield, and an investigation is underway. The Waukesha Freeman
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Waukesha, a man allegedly shot and killed his grandmother Nancy Lovejoy, 74, and is hospitalized but expected to be charged soon. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ A man was charged in Waukesha for stabbing and beating others during a street fight, highlighting a rise in violence within the homeless community. FOX6
- ➤ Two men were injured in a stabbing incident in Waukesha during an argument, with non-life-threatening injuries reported, and the suspect is now in custody. The Waukesha Freeman
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Polished Patina has closed its doors in Waukesha after six years, making way for a new boutique called Mia Mya's that will offer women's clothing and accessories. The Waukesha Freeman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The second annual Day of Endurance at Naga-Waukee Park by MS Just Keep Moving saw participation from 45 people with MS, supported by about 50 volunteers, focusing on achieving personal goals through physical activities. The Waukesha Freeman
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Spike Ball and Corn Hole Gathering
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DoLittle Marathon at Fox River Sanctuary
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Fall Divine Consign Sale at Brookfield Conference Center
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