Good morning, Waukesha.

A new beer and wine bar named Pub Summit will open inside a BP gas station in Oconomowoc this fall.

The 751-square-foot bar will have its own entrance (separated from the retail liquor space) and will serve pre-made bar food along with beer and wine daily from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Former Milwaukee Tool IT worker Mathew Yang is accused of stealing $1.3 million in tools by creating and deleting 115 orders, and he pleaded not guilty on Monday (after posting a $50,000 bond).

Beverly Anderson of Ebenezer Child Care Centers warned that new state rules—raising the teacher-to-child ratio from one per four to one per seven for toddlers aged 18 to 30 months and allowing 16-year-olds to work—could undermine care quality in local centers.

Leslie Hundt, a 30-year veteran teacher, added that families already face long wait lists and high costs for child care in Waukesha.

Waukesha County Multi-Agency Resource Center will host a Flood Recovery Forum on Thursday from 11 a.m.—6 p.m. at the Expo Center Forum Building on Northview Rd to offer recovery resources and help families impacted by the August floods.

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.

Asian Moon Festival and Business Excellence Celebration

1-7 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — $40+ — Experience vibrant cultural performances and community excellence while savoring mooncakes and connecting with local businesses.