Good morning, Waukesha.

Waukesha schools face a 20% enrollment drop by 2035—officials plan to optimize resources and adjust class sizes to keep education strong.

The district will review budgets and strategies to manage the future decline.

Wisconsin lawmakers are looking at Assembly Bill 471—Crypto Clarity and Innovation Act—to allow cryptocurrency staking and stop local agencies from limiting its use.

Supporters say the bill will let residents keep control of their digital money and help businesses grow.

Federal TSA employees and air traffic controllers are working without pay this weekend because of a government shutdown, and union chief Darrell English warned that many young workers may quit if the shutdown lasts long, which could lead to longer delays at airports.

The union is helping with carpooling and groceries while members will receive full backpay when the shutdown ends — stricter staffing could worsen travel wait times.

Waukesha's Common Council is proposing a special fee for garbage and recycling services—aimed at offsetting rising costs amid budget pressures and state levy limits.

The proposal will be discussed in upcoming council meetings.

Former high school athletes from Waukesha County are set to play in sports competitions during the week starting Monday, Oct.6.

Several players — from local schools — will face teams on Saturday, Oct.11 with games at times from 11:40 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Kettle Moraine High School equestrian team earned a chance to compete at the State Championship Oct.

24-26 after taking part in a regional contest from Sept. 27-28 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison — the team now prepares for the state meet.

High school football entered week 7 as teams competed on October 3 with matchups featuring Brookfield Central against Brookfield East, Arrowhead against Mukwonago, Shoreland Lutheran against Martin Luther, Whitnall versus Greenfield and Oconomowoc against Waukesha West — the games showed strong local competition.

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.

Planetarium Show and Autumn Night Hike

6-7 p.m. — Retzer Nature Center — Admission information not provided — Experience the night sky's impact on humanity followed by a nature hike under the stars.

Downtown Waukesha Trick or Treating

1-3 p.m. — Downtown Transit Center — Free — A delightful community event for families to enjoy trick or treating in a festive atmosphere.