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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local identical twins Bob and Rick Riekkoff, known as the Twins of Terror, have opened Moonshine Manor at the Expo grounds on Northview Road and now welcome visitors to a 20 to 30 minute haunted tour set in a 1920s manor—live actors create retro scares throughout the experience. A special event called Terror Tents will let adults camp overnight on Oct.11 with interactive tours and behind-the-scenes access. The Waukesha Freeman
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After collecting feedback from families, staff and community members, the School District of Waukesha has focused on three new consolidation options labeled E, F and G for its ongoing school plan. The district invites voters to share their preferred option under its Optimizing Our Future plan. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Approximately 1,500 middle and high school students attended the fourth annual Experience the Trades Expo at the Waukesha County Expo Center on October 7—more than 30 companies hosted hands-on learning in trades such as 3D printing and crane operation while Amanda Payne said the event connected students with local career opportunities. CBS58
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ascension Wisconsin is no longer accepting UnitedHealthcare insurance effective Oct. 1, leaving patients in Waukesha to choose between switching doctors or changing policies. One patient said losing her trusted doctor—whom she likened to family—has forced her to seek a continuity of care exception to delay the transition. The Waukesha Freeman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski used a water-filled Tidal Tank during warm-up at Form and Fitness Health Club in Grafton after throwing a strong outing in the Oct. 6 playoff game against the Cubs. The innovative equipment, which holds up to 50 pounds of water, helps players focus on balance and core strength—vital for pitching accuracy. CBS58
- ➤ Weigel Broadcasting and the Milwaukee Bucks have expanded their partnership for the 2025-26 NBA season to air eight free games on over-the-air TV starting November 15 when the Bucks host the Los Angeles Lakers at Fiserv Forum and ending April 5 on CBS 58, WMLW The M, and Telemundo Wisconsin—Fans will continue to hear play-by-play from Lisa Byington with analysis by Marques Johnson and Wesley Matthews. CBS58
- ➤ On Monday night, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 behind three-run homers by Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio — the win gives them a 2-0 lead in the Division Series and Game 3 will be held at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. CBS58
- ➤ Jim Gantner, a Wisconsin native known as Gumby, recalled his time with the 1982 Brewers and said he wants the current team to win the World Series. He noted Milwaukee should celebrate new history while cherishing past memories—he remains proud of his Brewers legacy. CBS58
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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.
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