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Hey there, Waukesha! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 650-home project could reshape the old UWM Waukesha campus
  • How Waukesha North powered back-to-back straight-set volleyball wins
  • What Waukesha County farmers should know about this rare cattle virus

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our dog, Squirrelly, back in the 90s, with our son in the background in a skull mask at Halloween time.
    Came across this picture recently and was remembering how I would ask the trick or treaters if they would like to see a baby werewolf and then I'd… (Nextdoor Holiday Hill)
  • Is anyone missing this cat?
    In Brighton Crest South neighborhood. Very friendly, orange tabby looks about 1 year old. I've brought him or her inside. No collar. (Nextdoor Brighton Crest)
  • Carlisle Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator I - 3rd Shift in Waukesha. Apply here.
  • Eaton Aerospace posted a job opening for Leak Test Welder - 1st Shift in Waukesha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukesha here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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