This Week in Waukesha Don Browne

This Week in Waukesha returned live & local this Saturday with fellow former Alderman Tim Nekich talking veterans affairs and City Business. We also discussed the Waukesha Vets decision to cancel this year's Memorial Parade while stressing other ways we can honor our fallen heroes on this special day. In the second hour, Tim and I are joined by Chloe Emme and Cody Alimondi of Creative Hiring, who will be holding a hiring event on April 15th for the new LET IT BE restaurant and Night Club opening.

Waukesha South Band Director Mike DeBruin and Booster Mom Laurie Loeschman talk about their preparations for the April 7th visit and concert from the U Wisconsin Badger Marching Band plus more updates on the band and music program at South. In our second hour, Waukesha North and South Varsity Baseball Coaches Don Radomski and Jon Stillman discuss the prospects for the 2024 season and who will take home "the Big Bat" in this year's rivalry games between North and South.

Dr. Daytona Crebo is a chiropractor who's new to Waukesha but loves making house calls, and Waukesha West grad Colleen Kubiak makes social media magic for local businesses with her Kula Creative.

March 16, 2024 - Don talks with Dr. Kelly Piacsek and Anthony Zenobia, School Board Members seeking reelection on April 2nd vote, and includes leading public policy scholar, Dr. Robert Kaufman of Pepperdine University. Kelly and Anthony talk about their records in their first term as well as opportunities for future growth, and take on the difficult questions including parents' rights, life after COVID and more.

In this vibrant episode, we capture the essence of civic engagement and education through the lens of two inspiring school board candidates, Angelique Byrne and Stephanie Fidlin, amidst Women's History Month celebrations. Their insightful dialogue sheds light on the critical role of school boards in shaping educational policies, emphasizing the importance of community involvement, transparency, and the need for innovative educational programs. By intertwining discussions on parental rights, mental health in schools, and the significance of historical and cultural education, the episode serves as a beacon for those passionate about the future of education in Waukesha. The narratives of Burn and Fiddlin, from their personal motivations to their visions for the school district, resonate with the broader themes of empowerment and change, offering listeners a compelling call to action to participate actively in their local educational communities.

He came to Waukesha to become a middle school art teacher. A chance encounter with a local telephone book inspired him to become a detective of our city's history and the foremost expert on Waukesha's Springs Era. On this episode, John Schoenknecht shares precious gems from his treasure of Waukesha history that he transformed into many published books, including a collection of columns he wrote for The Waukesha Freeman called "From Prairieville to Waukesha." And in honor of Irish-American History month, John tells of a "rough" Irish neighborhood that existed in the bluffs of Waukesha's north side, as well a few golden nuggets on JFK's visits to Waukesha and Milwaukee that were captured by The Freeman. John also sheds new light on the first forward pass ever thrown in all of football history at Carroll University's original field at what is now Saratoga Park, and the ongoing search for the authentic story behind Waukesha South's "Blackshirt" nickname.  Guest: John Schoenknecht