Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
Good morning, Waukesha.
🏘️ Community
Brookfield man Terry Heidmann, diagnosed with ALS, has served as Santa at the Sensory Club of Pewaukee for nearly 20 years for children with autism.
Friends converted his scooter into a sleigh so that he+wife Inge can keep the joyful tradition alive.
🎓 Education
The school district apologized for sending erroneous placement emails due to data merge issues (which led to conflicting bus eligibility and school assignments for some families).
Officials said corrected placements and guidance will be emailed soon and families must reapply by Jan. 30.
Data from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction shows that Waukesha County districts enrolled 32 Pacific Islander students in the 2024-25 school year—22% lower than last year.
The students account for 0.1% of the county's total enrollment of 58,602.
📰 Real Estate
At a meeting Tuesday, aldermen reviewed revised plans for a mixed-use development at Pabst Farms (Harvest project) that swap some rental units for owner-occupied homes.
The proposal now includes retail plans and a potential satellite library to serve residents near I-94.
🎉 Waukesha Events
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New Years Eve at Noon
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Betty Brinn Children's Museum — $10 – $20 — Celebrate the New Year early with a family-friendly dance party and fun activities including a noon beach ball drop.
PBR - Unleash the Beast
6:45-8:45 p.m. — Fiserv Forum — Tickets from $66 — Experience the thrill of professional bull riding action live in Milwaukee.
Fiber Blitz
9 AM - 3 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Ticket pricing not specified — Celebrate fiber arts at the inaugural Fiber Blitz event bringing community and creativity together.
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