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Waukesha
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lifeway Foods launched phase two of its $45M expansion in Waukesha today & celebrated its commitment to Wisconsin dairy heritage while focusing on building future cultured dairy production. The four-part project will expand the company’s capacity as it moves to the next stages. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen Waukesha County school districts were rated as 'Significantly Exceeds Expectations' on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction report cards for the 2024-25 school year when the results were released Tuesday; school leaders say the ratings, based on achievement and growth, show high performance + a commitment to continued improvement. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The School District of Waukesha board voted on November 12th to close Bethesda and Hawthorn Elementary schools and sell Whittier Elementary building—an effort to address falling enrollment that may lead to more future cuts. FOX6
- ➤ Waukesha County Technical College announced a $2 million gift from the PPC Foundation that will fund an expansion of its Applied AI Lab with a new second story and naming rights for Building Q. The project will boost local economic growth by providing students and local businesses with more training and innovation opportunities. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Waukesha County schools enrolled 32 Pacific Islander students in the 2024-25 school year, a 22% decrease from the previous year—Hamilton High School reported the highest count with five students. Waukesha Times
- ➤ Templeton Middle School sent 145 eighth-graders on an educational trip to Washington, D.C. from Oct. 18 to Oct. 21, where four students—chosen by essay—laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, an experience that deepened their understanding of national history. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utility officials reported two water main breaks today that caused discolored water and lower pressure in Takoma Hills and Bluemound Industrial Park—repair crews fixed the break at Springdale Estates and will flush the water mains on Watertown Road tomorrow morning as repairs continue. Waukesha Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Home sales and prices climbed in October across the metro area, with the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS reporting a 1.4% rise in sales and a 9.7% jump in prices to an average of $437,378; in Waukesha County, 451 homes were sold—up from 443 last October as listings dropped by 1.3%. The Waukesha Freeman
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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.
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Milwaukee Turkey Trot 5k/8k
8:45 a.m. — McKinley Park — Entry fee not specified — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run and enjoy a donut at the finish line.
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Mistletoe Market Craft & Art Fair
10 AM – 4 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Free entry — Discover unique handcrafted art and crafts at this festive market with possible visits from Santa.
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Special Saturday: Hands On Holidays
10 AM – 12 PM — Oconomowoc Public Library — Free entry — Create holiday gifts at various crafting stations for all ages.
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Waukesha Christmas Parade
4-9:45 p.m. — Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with colorful floats, festive music, and a visit from Santa Claus.
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Country Christmas Spectacular
5-9 p.m. — The Ingleside Hotel — $30-$35 per carload — Experience a mesmerizing display of over a million holiday lights from the comfort of your car.
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