A vigil was held at Cutler Park in Waukesha to honor the late Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point Action. The event, marked by unity and remembrance, saw speeches from several political figures and was attended by people of all ages. Read full story at: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/waukesha-vigil-charlie-kirk/article_a6019326-f418-4af9-916f-f5c009366cfa.html | The Waukesha Freeman

Gardeners who have long tended their plots at the UW-Extension Waukesha County Rental Garden on Northview Road are facing the final days of the program’s final season. The UW-Extension began hosting the community garden 31 years ago. This year, there are over 100 garden plots across two acres. Read story: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/waukesha-community-garden-closure/article_6c4c0305-bdc2-562d-8a16-a46998d8c9c3.html | The Waukesha Freeman

Downtown Waukesha glowed with holiday color on Sunday afternoon as families lined the sidewalks for the city’s 62nd annual Jingle Bell Rock-themed Christmas Parade, a cheerful kickoff to the season filled with music, lights and community spirit. See our full story: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/waukesha-christmas-parade-2025/article_76a1011a-81b5-5e58-804a-f845e93028df.html | The Waukesha Freeman

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Four years after the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy, the community gathered Friday evening at Grede Park for a remembrance ceremony honoring the six people killed and more than 60 injured on Nov. 21, 2021. The ceremony began at 4:39 p.m., marking the exact moment the tragedy occurred. Read our full coverage here: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/waukesha-christmas-parade-remembrance/article_af23e6e3-9053-5549-bfad-45f2eb715dc3.html | The Waukesha Freeman

The Stone Soup Project, a volunteer-run nonprofit in Waukesha, serves free, homemade meals to those in need, three times a week. Amid rising demand, the project has expanded its offerings to include shelf-stable items and personal hygiene products. For more information and how to get involved, visit: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/stone-soup-project-waukesha/article_32881082-fba0-5f45-aceb-b557afaa9dc2.html | The Waukesha Freeman

A late-night idea and a quick experiment with artificial intelligence have turned into Sussex’s first village-approved outdoor mural, and a new local landmark. Tony Maronni's Pizza in Sussex now features a hand-painted mural celebrating Sussex landmarks, including rolling hills, Holy Hill, the quarry, a passing train, birds in flight, the Sussex water tower, and an American flag. Read our full story here: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/business/tony-maronni-s-mural-blends-sussex-pride-and-f