This Week in Waukesha

Don catches up with Josh Hughes of Waukesha Ghost Walks who is adding a new offering to his spooky tours – a Ghost Walk Pub Crawl! While discussing Josh’s latest paranormal investigations and film work, Don offers a reason to believe in the wake of the elections, a son of Waukesha playing in the high school boys soccer state championship and ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day weekend.

MATC second-year student Aidan West is the Producing Coordinator for “Letters to Santa,” an annual PBS Milwaukee mini-series that will air on December 22nd. Aidan talks about a show that has been a PBS Milwaukee tradition for 51 years, and has always been produced by students. Plus, Don discusses local news, including the upcoming election and the announcement this week of Kathleen Cummings civil suit against the City of Waukesha and three city leaders.

Don talks about upcoming activities and other Halloween Fun, plus the latest news, early voting and how everyone can make history with this – the most important election in our lives.

Don discussed local election races with fellow former Alderman Tim Nekich, and Katie Green of Healing Hearts of Southeast Wisconsin promoted their upcoming bowling fundraiser at Sunset Bowl on Sunday, October 20th, as well as the organization’s noble mission of helping others through loss.

10th District Waukesha County Supervisor Terry Thieme talks about a proposed sales tax that is up for a vote soon. Plus, great news about a Waukesha hockey prodigy committing to Ohio State, Carroll U’s Homecoming weekend and the grand opening of Music6S in New Berlin.

15th District Alderman Cory Payne and 11th District Alder Alicia Halvensleben share their thoughts on the City’s Community Investment Plan (CIP) and the budget implications. Payne feels that the City and Common Council are not acting fiscally responsible. Halvensleben is concerned about the City’s financial situation but feels that the CIP is a smart investment towards a more prosperous future.

Photographer Denise Watrous grew up competing in pageants and as a business owner, has had the honor of photographing Wisconsin’s pageant winners, including fellow guests Mandi Genord (Miss Wisconsin 2024) and Ella Bey (Miss Wisconsin Teen 2024). Together, the 3 talk about how pageants have helped their academic careers, including full college scholarships.

Blackshirt Band Director is joined by Senior Drum Majors Chuck Harrison and Amalia Waltz in discussing their pride and joy in hosting one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest marching band competitions. The three also talk about the impact music has made in shaping their lives and futures.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Dr. Jennifer Smith, Clinical Director NAMI Southeast Wisconsin shares with us the work being done to help those in crisis, as well as those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Dr. Smith heads the Waukesha Suicide Prevention Initiative and provides valuable information on where people in Waukesha County can go for support and education, as well as tips for improving mental health, including “resilient compassion” and “be kind to your mind.”

Washington D.C.-based communications strategist talks about her nonprofit “Truth in Common” and the workshops she performs for communications teams, libraries, schools and everyday people teaches tips and best practices for translating disinformation and engaging in healthier, civil dialogue with those with a different point of view.