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1. Development at former UWM at Waukesha site will help address housing needs, officials say (gmtoday.com) — A major plan to turn the former UWM at Waukesha campus into a 650-home neighborhood could significantly ease the city's housing shortage and boost its tax base. Officials say the $150 million project, including 20 Habitat for Humanity homes, still needs city approvals, with campus demolition expected to start in early 2027.
2. Volleyball Recap: Waukesha North Gets Past St. Anthony (maxpreps.com) — Waukesha North's volleyball team kept its tournament momentum going Saturday with a 2–0 sweep of St. Anthony, powered by standout performances from Ryanne Eagon and Ariel Thao. The Northstars, now 9–14, quickly followed up with another 2–0 win over Martin Luther, giving local fans reason to watch their late-season push.
3. EHD in Wisconsin Cattle: One-on-One Update with State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director Keith Poulsen at World Dairy Expo (midwestfarmreport.com) — Epizootic hemorrhagic disease has been confirmed in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County, but state experts say the risk to farmers and consumers is very low. The state veterinary lab urges continued insect control, close animal monitoring, and quick contact with veterinarians, stressing that local meat and milk remain safe to consume.
4. Report highlights the importance of Wisconsin's Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit (waukeshatimes.com) — Waukesha County's business community is highlighting how Wisconsin's Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit supports one in five local jobs tied to manufacturing. A new UW–Madison report shows border-county manufacturing employment grew strongly, and local leaders say keeping favorable tax and workforce conditions is crucial for continued job growth here.
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