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Waukesha
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aaron Wingate took over Engineered Security Solutions Inc. after working there for 20 years. He began as a field technician and moved into sales and leadership roles and said he will keep the company’s core values the same for all clients. The Waukesha Freeman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Milwaukee native DJ Slater published his first horror novel Legend Has It, a tale set in Mukwonago where a failed resort turned haunted attraction inspires a legend—six college friends face ten floors of terror on their way out. Slater used his background in journalism and personal memories to weave the real urban myth of Rainbow Springs into his story. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After weeks of discussion and community input, the Pewaukee School Board voted on Monday to update its cellphone rules — banning them during class and hallways — while allowing phone use at lunch. The new policy will remain in effect through the end of the semester and will be reviewed in January. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ First responders from Waukesha and other areas were honored at the state Capitol this week for their service during emergencies like the August floods and a Delafield apartment fire—Officer Jose Arellano, Lt. Caleb Lucht, and Division Chief Mark O’Connor were recognized for their quick action and leadership. The Waukesha Freeman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Laura Dwyer of Oconomowoc was injured by a falling tree branch and now trains with Team USA for Paralympic wheelchair curling while raising about $50,000—through a Freedom 150 motorcycle ride fundraiser in Oconomowoc this Sunday; she recently won the National Championship in mixed doubles yet still pays 40% of her costs out of pocket. TMJ-4
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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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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.
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Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books
4-8 p.m. — Carroll University — Celebrate literature with discussions, readings, and signings from over 50 authors.
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