Security camera footage courtesy of the Waukesha Police Department shows the moment of impact when a driver without their headlights on crashed into the large monument sign in front of Waukesha City Hall late Saturday night. Read story: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/car-crash-waukesha-city-hall-sign/article_7bf8541f-4624-46ac-9d92-84caf204760f.html | The Waukesha Freeman

Families bundled up and headed outdoors Friday night as the JanBoree Blast Off event officially opened the 41st year of Waukesha’s JanBoree winter festival, marking the first weekend of festivities for the annual celebration. JanBoree continues through Sunday, Jan. 25. For a full list of events, visit janboree.org. | The Waukesha Freeman

Hartland police have released squad car videos, 911 calls and reports of the January 2025 incident where a school bus driver was accused of berating children after they complained he missed stops on his route, with the children getting off the bus in a subdivision after a parent confronted him. Read story: https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/hartland-bus-driver-incident/article_f7fe3a18-e6e8-559e-848f-00962d4bc24e.html | The Waukesha Freeman

Waukesha police are investigating a suspicious odor found in the Wisconsin House on West Main Street. Buses are providing a safe place for its displaced residents during the investigation. No downtown businesses are affected. | The Waukesha Freeman

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