Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Where can you now get free naloxone in Waukesha County?

And on the Waukesha Patch calendar - Nuncrackers

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday December 19th Patch AM
Friday December 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Coffee in hand, Waukesha? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where can you now get free naloxone in Waukesha County?
  • Did your Waukesha school placement or busing email contain these errors?
  • How Waukesha neighbors are graduating into stronger financial futures

Also on today's calendar: Nuncrackers and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Waukeshafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Waukeshafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 22 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 36, low: 7.
  • Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 23 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 naloxone vending machines installed in Waukesha County (gmtoday.com) — Waukesha County has installed two naloxone vending machines to make overdose-reversal medication and test strips easier to access, including one at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital — Mukwonago. County health officials say the machines support broader harm-reduction efforts as local overdose deaths have declined, even while synthetic opioids like fentanyl remain a serious statewide threat.
   

2. Waukesha parents frustrated after school placement emails sent with errors (gmtoday.com) — Families in the School District of Waukesha received school placement and busing emails for 2026–27 that contained significant errors, prompting confusion just before winter break. District leaders blame a data merge issue and promise corrected notices soon, even as parents already anxious about school closures and the “Optimizing Our Future” consolidation plan worry about transportation, online placements, and tight January transfer deadlines.
   

3. Waukesha financial program removes barriers, creates opportunities (fox6now.com) — A free St. Vincent de Paul “Getting Ahead” course in Waukesha is helping adults build financial stability, with nearly 300 graduates over 10 years and a recent 40th graduation at First United Methodist Church. Offered in English and Spanish and supported by local thrift store sales, the 16-session program pairs residents with mentors to set goals, tackle debt, and improve long-term financial habits.
   

4. Tow truck drivers urge people to follow the new Move Over law one year after deadly crash (tmj4.com) — Tow truck drivers in Waukesha County are urging you to obey Wisconsin’s expanded Move Over Law, passed after a local operator was killed on I-94 last Christmas Eve. Drivers must now move over or slow down not only for emergency and tow trucks, but for any vehicle with hazard lights on, or risk fines up to $300.
   

5. Waukesha Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign donations falling short (fox6now.com) — Waukesha’s Salvation Army is warning it may miss its Red Kettle Campaign goal, with donations sitting at only about 65% just days before collections end. Leaders say being shut out of six stores and rising shelter costs could force tough choices next year, even as bell ringers continue across Waukesha County through Christmas Eve and mail and online gifts lag.
   

📸 Around Waukesha

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukesha

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

📣 Waukesha Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Baking Box is now stocked again at 1109 Phoenix Dr.
    in Waukesha. Please only take one of each item, If you would like to donate anything just add it to the box or place it on the red bench. … (Nextdoor Main-Arcadian)
  • MEDIA ALERT: Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County’s Toy Shop to be held at Waukesha County Technical College
    Source: wctc.edu https://share.newsbreak.com/gd68db4y (Nextdoor Downtown Waukesha)
  • City of Waukesha, WI posted a job opening for Recreation Coordinator (Sports Facilities) in Waukesha. Apply here.
  • Eaton Corporation, plc posted a job opening for 1st Shift Production Supervisor - Transformers in Waukesha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukesha here.

Ok Waukesha! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t think you know the gravity of this situation.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Waukesha