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

8.1K views · 43 reactions | Waukesha resident Josh Hughes uncovers local history through faint inscriptions in an antique chest. His research reveals the life of Mildred E. Ollenburg, a woman whose ordinary life left a lasting mark. Hughes continues to explore forgotten stories behind everyday objects. Full story: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/waukesha-ghost-walk-history/article_aa63a10a-76fa-581e-8951-a122c586625d.html | The Waukesha Freeman | Facebook

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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16K views · 318 reactions | "It's beautiful to see so many colors, and creeds, and people out here without burning a city down, without throwing rocks at officers -- or have officers tear gas us. That's a beautiful thing." Law enforcement joined a peaceful protest in Waukesha Monday. via.fox6now.com/MIDV4 | FOX6 News Milwaukee | Facebook

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

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Kefir, a fermented dairy beverage popular in the gut health industry, has been produced by Lifeway Kefir dating back to 1986 and in Waukesha at the former Golden Guernsey plant since 2013. The company is currently in the middle of a two-phase expansion project with plans to double the Waukesha plant's production capacity, in order to meet growing demand. We spoke with Lifeway CEO Julie Smolyansky, about the company's origins in healing, science and heritage. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at th