Good morning, Waukesha.

Mukwonago’s The Elegant Farmer is now accepting bookings for its 10,500 sqft event venue, Orchard Manor.

The venue will break ground early- to mid-November and is expected to open mid- to late-summer 2027 — the current greenhouse will host its final Harvest Fest next month before removal.

Waukesha insurance owner Leticia Guzman was honored with the Centurion Plus Legacy Club award for achieving Life Centurion status for 10 consecutive years at her agency on 744 N.

Grand Ave. The award from American Family Life Insurance recognizes her long-standing commitment to serving the community.

Brookfield Academy launched a $12M fundraising campaign today to support new building projects.

The school calls on community help + local donors to contribute toward its expansion.

Town chairman Edward Kranick raised concerns about a crosswalk near North Shore Middle School after a silver pickup truck was seen speeding across the intersection between Delafield + Hartland, and he called for increased enforcement despite a recent traffic study deeming it safe.

Eric Weishaar, the developer of the proposed $175 million Breck Athletic Complex, will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Oct.

6 at Christ Lutheran School in Big Bend for his wetland disturbance permit application, and the DNR will review public comments about the project.

WisDOT finished resurfacing a four-mile stretch of Capitol Drive between I-41 and Brookfield Road (crews are now completing pavement markings and expect to remove construction barrels within two weeks) as local business owners and residents look forward to a safer route and fewer disruptions.

A Delafield town leader and parents are calling for changes at the crosswalk outside North Shore Middle School after a video showed a truck driving through with a guard present.

The school board and county are planning improvements—narrowing the road, adding a median, and installing new school-zone signs—to boost safety.

Residents in Mukwonago share mixed views on the 6-megawatt Spring Lake Solar project that may generate power for 1,600 homes and create over 30 union jobs.

Town Board and Plan Commission will review the conditional permit at a 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 public hearing at town hall.

An outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease that began in Washington County now affects deer in Fond du Lac and Jefferson counties, the DNR said.

The virus, spread by biting flies and often fatal to deer, does not risk people or pets.

Dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive for epizootic hemorrhagic disease on Tuesday, as confirmed by the DATCP.

The virus, spread by biting midges, may require farmers to adjust herd management until a frost curbs the insects.