Good Day
Waukesha
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha's Jeff Gifford turns his yard into Halloween House of Waukesha South every year—a family project that now features a graveyard, spooky skeletons, giant spiders, and even a tunnel that feels like another world. His children help with the hard work that starts the week before Labor Day so the yard is all set by October. TMJ-4
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mukwonago residents attended a public hearing on Wednesday at Village Hall to oppose a potential 65% increase in water bills that could add hundreds of dollars annually—Mukwonago Utilities explained that the hike is needed to maintain water pressure during emergencies. Residents may submit comments on the proposal until Friday. TMJ-4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Village of Pewaukee enacted a new anti bullying ordinance on August 19 but has issued no citations so far; police say the law lets officers address bullying as a specific offense instead of lumping it with disorderly conduct (which has sparked early talks with parents and children to prevent future incidents). Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ A federal judge ruled in favor of the School District of Waukesha on Monday by dismissing the lawsuit from fired teacher Melissa Tempel over her social media comments on a canceled song at Heyer Elementary. The judge relied on the Pickering balance—finding that the district’s need to manage public employee speech outweighed Tempel’s First Amendment claims. The Waukesha Freeman
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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