Good morning, Waukesha.

Waukesha North High School mourns student-athlete Kai Lermer, 16, who collapsed at Grandview Park last week during a basketball game due to an undiagnosed heart condition—Wolf Parkinson’s White Syndrome.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 7, 2026 at Church and Chapel Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the community is supporting his family with fundraisers for defibrillators and CPR classes.

Mackenzie Hollingsworth, a 9-year-old member of the Waukesha Xtreme Dance team, was run down at a Christmas parade last week and suffered severe injuries including a skull fracture, brain bleeding, and a broken femur—she underwent emergency surgeries and remains in critical condition at Children's Hospital.

A Waukesha County service, Touch ESA, offered online emotional support animal letters for $50 without a proper health evaluation and a complaint against a signing psychologist led to an investigation.

The state Senate passed a bill on November 18 to strengthen ESA certification rules — now awaiting the governor’s signature.

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.

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.

Special Saturday: Hands On Holidays

10 AM – 12 PM — Oconomowoc Public Library — Free entry — Create holiday gifts at various crafting stations for all ages.

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.

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.

Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama Flea Market

9 AM – 5 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Entry fee varies — Explore a treasure trove of unique finds and local crafts at this bustling market.