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Waukesha
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tonight at 6 p.m., the Pewaukee Plan Commission will discuss proposals for a service center by Christian Brothers Automotive, a car wash by Bubbles Foam Farm, and a bank concept by Johnson Financial Group at Village Hall (235 Hickory St.). The proposals include plans for building sizes and hours of operation (additional details are under review). The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Oconomowoc officials approved a site plan for a planned Caribou Coffee restaurant in Olympia Fields on the 1400 block of Olympia Fields Drive — some building details are still pending before permits are issued. Construction may begin once final adjustments like signage, lighting, landscaping, and security camera placement are agreed upon. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Travieso Latin Fusion in downtown Waukesha, chefs Arnie Gonzales and Dillon Knight turned a dishwashing job into a passion for cooking by creating elevated Latin fusion that uses family recipes and familiar flavors. They will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by serving dishes that honor tradition—bringing a piece of heritage to every plate. TMJ-4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A record 1,500 middle and high school students attended the 2025 Experience the Trades Expo at the Waukesha County Expo Center—where 40 local employers offered interactive lessons on manufacturing and construction careers—while organizers credited strong business and educator collaboration for the record turnout. Waukesha Times
- ➤ On Oct. 2, Catholic Memorial High School announced a $125,000 donation from Stephen and Dr. Shelagh Roell that enabled the purchase of a 3-D digital anatomy table from Anatomage—it will be used to enhance science classes for future healthcare providers. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ➤ District officials presented three proposals on Oct. 8 to address a drop from more than 13,000 students in 2012 to about 10,500 now. The proposals include closing some elementary schools, adding sixth grade to them or eliminating middle schools, with changes set to take effect in the 2026-27 school year after further discussion at a board workshop. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha Common Council approved a $160 annual garbage and recycling fee on Tuesday after weeks of debate and divided public input. The fee will charge households for waste services and is meant to support the city’s waste management programs. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ After a federal judge dismissed a free speech lawsuit by fired teacher Melissa Tempel, Milwaukee alderman Scott Spiker said he will propose a law to protect city workers' right to speak freely—he warned that the ruling could hurt those who call attention to government issues. The Waukesha Freeman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has suspended all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets and the movement of poultry in Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth and Rock counties through Dec. 31 to help prevent bird flu from spreading. Poultry owners are urged to keep flocks indoors and follow strict biosecurity measures. FOX6
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A weekend guide lists fun events in Waukesha County from (Oct. 9 to Oct. 12) including shopping specials, haunted trails and live music in Delafield, Brookfield and Waukesha. Some events started on Oct. 9 while others will take place later this weekend. The Waukesha Freeman
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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.
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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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