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🌱 Patch AM: Will Waukesha fund a $1.4 million fix for Hunter Road?
Coming up on the Waukesha Patch calendar: ACT Practice Test (the New ACT)
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In today's newsletter:
- Will Waukesha fund a $1.4 million fix for Hunter Road?
- How a new cancer grant could change wellness options in Waukesha
- How will Waukesha West’s new coach follow a recent state title?
Also on today's calendar: ACT Practice Test (the New ACT) and 8 more events.
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- Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 49 and low of 35 degrees.
- Friday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 40, low: 28.
- Saturday: Colder with snow, 1-2", with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Waukesha neighbors' flooding issues confirmed by city study (tmj4.com) — Waukesha homeowners on Hunter Road are seeing their flooding fears validated after a city-commissioned study confirmed the neighborhood’s storm sewers are undersized and can’t handle typical heavy rains. City leaders must now weigh repair options from $360,000 to $1.4 million, decisions that could shape future flooding risks and the city budget for affected residents. 
2. YMCA of Greater Waukesha County receives Lombardi Cancer grant (gmtoday.com) — Cancer survivors in Greater Waukesha County will see expanded free wellness support after the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County received a Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation grant. The funding will grow Youth Strong and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, offering memberships, program vouchers, and tailored exercise and support to help children and adults rebuild strength, confidence, and community during and after treatment.
3. Marie hired as Waukesha West boys soccer coach (gmtoday.com) — Waukesha West High School has named former Carroll University men’s soccer coach Derek Marie as its new head boys soccer coach, succeeding Bryce Warner after the 2025 season. Marie brings college coaching and playing experience, plus campus leadership roles, to a program that recently captured the 2024 Division 2 state championship.
4. Waukesha County Sheriff Severson announces retirement at end of term (gmtoday.com) — Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson says he’ll retire at the end of his current term, wrapping up a 40-year law enforcement career that’s included major policy decisions and national roles. His departure will open the sheriff’s seat for the 2026 election cycle, with candidates able to start circulating nomination papers in April.
5. Former North Avenue Market food hall in Uptown to get new restaurant (jsonline.com) — A proposed Dunkin’ Donuts at 2110 E. Moreland Blvd. in Waukesha is moving through the city’s Plan Commission process, tied to an Illinois design firm that works with national chains. That same firm is also behind plans to convert Milwaukee’s former North Avenue Market food hall into a new drive-thru restaurant, after the original venture closed under heavy debt.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukesha
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★ Featured events ★
- ACT Practice Test (the New ACT)
10:00 am
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- The Waukesha Card Show
Waukesha County Expo Center , 1000 Northview Rd , Waukesha
10:00 am - Defying Gravity: It Is Rocket Science
Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium , Madison St , Waukesha
11:00 am - Messengers of Time & Space
Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium , Madison St , Waukesha
1:00 pm - Butler Middle School Open House
Les Paul Middle School , 310 N Hine Ave , Waukesha
5:30 pm - Alliance 101 - 1/13/26
Waukesha County Business Alliance , 2717 N Grandview Blvd., Suite 300 , Waukesha
3:00 pm - Amazing Planet
Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium , Madison St , Waukesha
11:00 am - Les Paul Middle School Open House
Les Paul Middle School , 325 Carroll St , Waukesha
5:30 pm - K-8 STEM Open House at Horning
Les Paul Middle School , 1809 Butler Dr , Waukesha
5:30 pm - Waukesha JanBoree Event: Aurora-Lights of Wonder
Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium , Madison St , Waukesha
11:00 am - Cleopatra's Universe
Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium , Madison St , Waukesha
11:00 am
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
Wednesday January 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- North High School - Open House
North High School , Michigan Ave , Waukesha
5:00 pm - The Wellness Way Approach to Inflammation
Good Harvest Market , 2205 Silvernail Rd , Pewaukee
6:00 pm - Shorewood PTO Chess Tournament
Shorewood Hills El Madison, WI 53705
10:00 am - Brewfinity Brewing Pewaukee Winter Market
Brewfinity Brewing Co. , 203 W Wisconsin Ave , Pewaukee
11:00 am
Thursday January 8
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
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