Good morning, Waukesha.

Lillie Bell Wilson—a pioneering civil rights leader and co-founder of the local NAACP—died at 88, leaving a legacy of breaking racial barriers in the workplace and schools.

Her advocacy for Black and brown students and planned public memorial later this year honor her impact on the community.

On October 21, United Way’s Project Homeless Connect at Carroll University’s Campus Center provided unhoused residents with legal aid, health care, free laptops, and other services to help them avoid homelessness—one participant said the laptop might help him reconnect with his family.

Evans Transportation has partnered with Highway to boost freight security by adding a system that checks carrier identities and cuts fraud risk.

The company will use the new platform to help move loads safely as cargo theft losses rise.

A group of students from KM Perform and Kettle Moraine High School’s CTE program went to the Waukesha County Business Alliance Experience the Trades Expo to learn about jobs in construction and manufacturing.

They had hands-on activities and talked with local employers about job options.

Waukesha County schools reported that 5.7% of students identified as Asian for the 2024 to 2025 school year.

Enrollment numbers vary among schools—some show higher rates while others are lower.

Muskego head football coach Ken Krause will return to the sidelines for Friday’s playoff opener.

He missed the game against Mukwonago but confirmed via email that all is good — his absence was not due to health.

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.

Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books

4-8 p.m. — Carroll University — Celebrate literature with discussions, readings, and signings from over 50 authors.

Holiday Folk Fair International 2025

2-9 p.m. — Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center — Parking fees may apply — Celebrate multicultural heritage with music, dance, and traditional foods over this three-day festival.