Good morning, Waukesha.

Waukesha is still waiting for its promised 9/11 Survivor Tree seedling that was due in 2023; delays in shipment mean the tree will be planted at Grede Park once it is confirmed safe for travel.

Waukesha County leaders reflected on the 25th anniversary (Sept.

11) of the 9/11 attacks by honoring victims and first responders during community remembrance. They stressed the lessons of unity and bravery to keep the memory of this tragic event alive.

100 Women Who Care awarded the HAASE House with support at its May Giving Circle, and on June 12 Kathy Conrad presented donated checks at 312 Roberts Drive in Mukwonago.

The group (supporting young adults with disabilities to build independence) also hosted a facility tour.

Pewaukee High School’s Hope Squad will host its third annual Hope Walk on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the school district offices (404 Lake St), with funds raised donated to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southeast Wisconsin.

Lex-G Entertainment hosted Fiesta del Río on Sept.

6 at Frame Park Amphitheater in Waukesha, featuring food, music, and dance from Latin American and Caribbean cultures (including performances by Alma Mexicana Mariachi and others).

Due to strong reader feedback, the comics page will be restored next week with comic strips, puzzles, and (Dear Annie advice column) returning to its original format.

Local leaders and community members observed the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11, 2001 by reflecting on the tragic loss and unity shown that day. Their remarks honor the victims and first responders while emphasizing the need to keep this legacy alive.

Melissa Baxter of the Waukesha County Community Foundation said a new analysis shows that a wealth transfer of $10.4 billion over 10 years could create $519 million in endowments for local needs such as affordable housing + education and nonprofit projects, encouraging residents to plan their legacy.

The Oconomowoc Area School District said it will follow the city's decision on Flock Safety cameras before setting its own policy for campus security.

The school board awaits a City Council vote on a resolution at City Hall, 174 E. Wisconsin Ave on Sept. 15.

The School District of Waukesha reported $3.65 million in savings from its reorganization plan during Tuesday's Finance and Facilities Committee meeting as it prepared its upcoming 2026-27 budget.

Officials said elementary classes averaged 20.1 students, and consolidations did not increase class sizes.

Waukesha County students have been named among over 16,000 semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.

They now must complete applications, essays and exam score submissions (selected from more than 1.2 million entrants) to move forward and compete for about $24 million in awards.

Overnight resurfacing work will affect highway C near the Highway 16 interchange in Nashotah on Sept 15 and Sept 16, beginning at 7 p.m. each night.

County officials advise drivers to allow extra travel time + seek alternate routes during the 11-hour closures.

Arrowhead boys soccer beat Mukwonago 2-1 on Sept.

8 at Hartland; the team showed strong teamwork + key plays that drove the win.