Good morning, Waukesha.

Oscar's Frozen Custard is rebuilding its Brookfield location that was destroyed by fire last November—owner Jim Taylor held a family groundbreaking and expects the new stand to open by mid-February while keeping the old recipes.

The 38th annual Apple Harvest Festival will be held tomorrow at Retzer Nature Center where locals can enjoy an apple market with fruit from Brightonwoods Orchard and Patterson Orchards, a beer garden serving Retzer Apple Ale, arts and crafts vendors, and self-guided family activities—entry costs $10 per car.

Waukesha Public Schools launches the Waukesha One Family Learning Series to help families manage the district’s 1:1 iPad program at home.

The free sessions—held at the Blair Administration Building—offer in-person evenings and on-demand videos that explain online safety and encourage healthy digital habits.

Waukesa County is holding a public information meeting Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sussex Civic Center Village Board Room to discuss planned improvements for the intersection of Highway F (Redford Boulevard) and Highway K (Lisbon Road).

The project will begin construction in 2027 and include updated signals, off-set left-turn lanes, and lane closures during work.

The Wisconsin State Patrol hosted an open house event at its post in Waukesha on Thursday evening to meet local residents.

Reporter Jessob Reisbeck attended the event—detailing how the patrol is giving back to the community.

On Thursday night, Christian Yelich reached his 100th RBI as the Brewers defeated the Angels 5-2 in a game that featured a three-run burst in the seventh inning and completed a sweep that lowered the team’s magic number for clinching the NL Central to four.

Pitcher Quinn Priester struck out 10 batters, earning his 12th straight win and helping secure the Brewers’ performance.

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.

Lapham Peak Fright Hike

6-8:30 p.m. — Friends of Lapham Peak — $20 per person — Experience spine-chilling skits along a moonlit mile trail in a Halloween tradition.