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Waukesha
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raised Grain celebrates its 10th anniversary by expanding its taproom and brewing facilities while keeping its original craft beer focus — the lineup has grown over the years while core values remain unchanged. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students in Wisconsin are invited to submit their homecoming photos this fall for an online gallery on JSOnline and USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin websites. The online portal accepts photos from dances, football games, or other spirit events — last year's homecoming gallery featured 111 submissions. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named 61 Waukesha County high school students as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists on Sept. 10—recognizing academic achievements among over 16,000 winners nationwide. Final winners will be announced in spring. Waukesha Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s Bank Competition Modernization Act passed the House Financial Services Committee today; the bill sets a $10 billion asset threshold so banks below that level will get safe harbor from lengthy Department of Justice reviews—supporters say this change will boost growth for small banks—with further steps pending. Waukesha Times
- ➤ Rep. Scott Fitzgerald announced he launched an investigation into Vision Benefit Managers for possible anticompetitive practices on September 15 — he also said on September 16 that housing affordability remains a major challenge for families. Waukesha Times
- ➤ Today, the Wisconsin State Patrol hosts an open house at its Southeast Region headquarters — 21115 E. Moreland Blvd. in Waukesha— where families, community members and future law enforcement candidates can view troopers at work and explore specialty equipment and vehicles. Staff will also discuss job openings and recruitment for the 73rd Recruit Class in January while visitors experience an interactive display including a Flight for Life aerial visit. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ A state Senate committee heard a bill Tuesday that would remove the $130 fee for 18-year-old high school students to form an LLC+ the proposal, introduced by Senator Rob Hutton from Brookfield, has bipartisan support and would extend benefits currently offered only to college students. The Waukesha Freeman
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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.
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Wisconsin Antiques Association Dillalan Nuna da Siyarwa
10 AM – 4 PM — Waukesha County Expo Grounds — $8 admission — Discover authentic antiques from quality dealers across eight states at this two-day show and sale.
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