Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday afternoon, Waukesha Fire Department crews responded to Marco’s Pizza on East Broadway after dust from a concrete saw triggered the fire alarm — they ventilated the building and reset the alarm while the restaurant remains closed for repairs due to equipment failure. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arrowhead Union High School started using a digital hall pass system called ePass that limits students to only seven passes a week, and students say the cap interferes with basic needs during 90-minute classes. A board member said the rule was meant to improve safety in hallways—reducing vaping and loitering—and boost student outcomes. FOX6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Brookfield is hosting a Disaster Recovery Center to help residents affected by August flooding apply for assistance. It will operate from October 1 to 4 and again from October 6 to 11 between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.—except on October 6 when it closes at 4:00 p.m.—and centers in Butler and Muskego will also be available. Waukesha Times
- ➤ State Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) introduced bipartisan legislation called the Crypto Clarity and Innovation Act to provide legal clarity and protections for cryptocurrency users and businesses. The bill will define key terms and permit staking to enhance network security and strengthen Wisconsin's digital economy. Waukesha Times
- ➤ Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow said the proposed $389.2 million 2026 budget reflects tough cuts — driven by hard choices, some luck, and a focus on public safety, and officials expect that some services may be reduced as leaders work to balance spending. This plan is part of ongoing efforts to manage county funds effectively. The Waukesha Freeman
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Brookfield now has its first affordable housing complex—The Flats at Bishop’s Woods—designed to ease a critical workforce shortage; nearly all one-bedroom units are rented and residents will begin moving in at the end of October. Lincoln Avenue Communities demolished two vacant office buildings to create the 200-unit development, which will be completed by spring. TMJ-4
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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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