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Waukesha
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Nov. 21, Waukesha will mark four years since the deadly Christmas parade attack as city officials hold a remembrance ceremony at Grede Park—dedicating a new memorial for the victims after six people died and over 70 were injured. FOX6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Waukesha School Board voted Wednesday night to close Bethesda, Hawthorne and a third school after months of public comment + emotional pleas from parents, teachers and students. The Waukesha Freeman
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Country Clean Waters will host a virtual meeting on Dec. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom to discuss rising chloride levels in local lakes, groundwater and wells. Justin Poinsatte and Allison Madison will present findings from a regional study — explaining the effects on native species and outlining potential solutions for residents, municipalities and farmers. The Waukesha Freeman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Waukesha County high school athletes are set to take the field for college and professional teams starting November 17 — they have games scheduled through November 23 against opponents such as the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears. Waukesha Times
- ➤ Jack Tarkowski—an Arrowhead safety—will finish his senior season early to join college football at Youngstown University. His parents are emotional as they hope his team makes the state playoffs and that he returns for graduation with his class. TMJ-4
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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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