Saturday, September 7th, 2024

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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha County to host a session on enhancing road safety at Pewaukee and Northview roads with a project start in summer 2027. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Community volunteers, including many returning individuals, are constructing a new playground in Bethesda Park, Waukesha, continuing a 20-year tradition of enhancing local play spaces. TMJ-4
- ➤ The Waukesha Plan Commission debated a proposed 219-unit apartment complex facing public opposition for zoning relief and potential traffic and safety concerns, ultimately tabling the decision. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Waukesha and surrounding areas host a variety of events including neighborhood beer gardens, safety days, an anniversary celebration of 'The Wizard of Oz,' and multiple festivals. The Waukesha Freeman
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Darrell Brooks Jr., already serving multiple life sentences for the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, received an additional nine years for unresolved Milwaukee County cases. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ A couple discovered a dead body in the Fox River while walking in Frame Park, sparking a police investigation amidst ongoing concerns about homelessness and safety in the area. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ A man was robbed at knife point by three males who stole his wallet, silver necklace, and phone in Waukesha, sustaining minor injuries. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The body recovered from Frame Park's Fox River has been identified as 63-year-old Scott W. Yehle, with no obvious signs of trauma and further investigations pending. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Harland was appointed to the Waukesha School Board to fill a vacancy, starting his term at the Sept. 11 Board Meeting until April 28, 2025. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Waukesha Common Council voted 13-1 to extend the Cobblestone Hotel construction deadline to May 31, 2026, providing financial incentives and facilitating the redevelopment of the downtown location. 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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Spanish Wine Tasting Event
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Fall Divine Consign Sale at Brookfield Conference Center
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