Good morning, Waukesha.

At Elmbrook Humane Society, dogs including 8-year-old Samantha and mix Ava are featured in a humorous video shared on social media—promoting their unique traits to help increase adoptions.

The shelter says the video was produced with in-house effort to find homes for older and larger dogs.

A fatal bus accident happened in Sussex when 5-year-old Finn Katona tripped after exiting his bus at Silver Spring Intermediate School on Jan.

2 and fell in front of a moving bus—his parents have urged changes to the chaotic transfer process after video evidence showed crowded conditions that put children at risk.

On Aug. 26, a 59-year-old man crashed his vehicle into a ditch filled with 3 feet of water on state Highway 16 near Pewaukee at about 5:30 a.m.—he was later found unresponsive and pronounced dead at a hospital.

Paul Davis is restoring nearly 960 homes damaged by the August 10 flooding while managing a waitlist of about 1,600 customers—timing is crucial to prevent mold and save belongings.

Jason Wertz, who was on vacation when his sump pump failed and flooded his basement, said prompt help eased his troubles.

A former Milwaukee Tool IT worker was charged with stealing over $1M in tools by using his access to create and then delete over 115 orders so shipments left without payment — police say he may have resold the tools.

Brookfield police are investigating a former Milwaukee Tool employee who allegedly manipulated the ordering system to create 115 orders from March 2024 to March 2025—resulting in losses of over $1 million in tools after a freight company flagged a suspicious shipment to a Wauwatosa address.

Gov. Tony Evers has formally requested a presidential disaster declaration after historic flooding caused over $33 million in residential damage and nearly $100 million in damage to Waukesha County—state, local, and federal teams are now assessing recovery needs to speed aid to those affected.

The Waukesha O&L Committee voted 3—1 to send a draft ordinance to the Common Council that would change the city attorney from an elected post to an appointed role serving without a fixed term.

Current attorney Brian Running and local officials warned that the change could limit a small pool of qualified candidates and affect the office's independence—debate continues in the Council.

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.