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Waukesha
Sunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ During Christmas Break, Jesse Wilder broadcasts live from the Ingleside Hotel arcade to show families the fun of classic pinball machines. The segment offers a creative indoor play option for kids and parents. FOX6
- ➤ Josh Hughes found faint pencil scribbles inside an antique chest and used artificial intelligence plus public records to link the clues to Mildred E. (Wedlock) Ollenburg, a local resident whose 1978 death raised questions captured during his Waukesha Ghost Walk. He has shared his discovery online to connect with relatives. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elmbrook Superintendent Mark Hansen uses 30 years of experience to build a better learning system for nearly 8,000 students. He oversees programs like LAUNCH that link local businesses with high school students to prepare them for college and careers. The Waukesha Freeman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ JOHNS Disposal announced that it was closed on Dec. 25 and will be closed on Jan. 1, so its Thursday collection moved to Friday & Friday service was rescheduled for Saturday. Waukesha Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Families on Christmas break can enjoy the water park at the Ingleside Hotel as Ashley Slepawic reports live from the Springs Water Park + a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 9:00 p.m. today to 12:00 p.m. Monday for several local counties. FOX6
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ After a Dec. 17 approval, the Plan Commission granted a conditional permit for a five-story mixed-use building at 2417 Silvernail Road that will feature 76 residential units, 3,000 sqft of commercial space, and parking for 110 cars — though questions remain about its retail plan. The Waukesha Freeman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local former high school stars, including Austin Villarreal and Ava Darling, will compete Tuesday, Dec. 30 in games across the county (with play times from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.). Waukesha Times
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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.
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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.
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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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Frosty 5K
8:45 a.m. — Frame Park Formal Gardens — Registration required — Participate in a chilly 5K run around beautiful Fox River with family-friendly activities.
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