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🌱 Patch AM: Recognize this Brookfield Dick’s theft suspect or his black Honda CR-V?

And check out Turn a Pizza Cutter with Rick Tell on the Brookfield Patch calendar

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Hello again Brookfield! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Recognize this Brookfield Dick's theft suspect or his black Honda CR-V?
  • What's coming with Brookfield's new public market and $12M school upgrade?
  • See the key moments from Brookfield Central's 1-1 soccer showdown.

Also on today's calendar: Pilates & Plump and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
  • Friday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brookfield Dick's Sporting Goods theft; police seek suspect (fox6now.com) — Brookfield shoppers and workers should know police are asking for help identifying a suspect tied to two recent thefts of Nike clothing from Dick's Sporting Goods. The man reportedly fled both times in a newer black Honda CR-V, and residents can share tips anonymously through Waukesha County Crime Stoppers or directly with the Brookfield Police Department.
   

2. TUE AM News: Talking Trade with Brian Dranzik, Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport, and Jack Rabenn, Crow Holdings; Ag co-op planning $700M soybean facility near Evansville (wisbusiness.com) — Brookfield readers can look ahead to two major local projects: a planned Brookfield Public Market nearing groundbreaking and a $12 million campus improvement effort at Brookfield Academy. Both are highlighted in a statewide business and development roundup that also covers a new soybean plant near Evansville, a big cargo terminal at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and shifting Milwaukee-area home sales.
   

3. Wauwatosa West boys soccer ties Brookfield Central, 1-1, Sept. 15 (jsonline.com) — High school soccer fans in Brookfield saw Brookfield Central battle Wauwatosa West to a 1-1 draw Tuesday night on Central's home field. A series of saves, headers, and tight midfield play kept the game even, giving local players and families an early-season matchup that showcased both teams' defenses and set the tone for conference competition.
   

4. OwnersEdge named 2026 Waukesha County Large Business of the Year (gmtoday.com) — Brookfield residents will see the Brookfield Conference Center in the spotlight as it hosts the Waukesha County Business Alliance's annual meeting honoring OwnersEdge as 2026 Large Business of the Year. The 100% employee-owned company has expanded through acquisitions like Waukesha-based EmbedTek, growing to more than 400 employee owners and deepening its role in the county's economy and workforce development.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a house cleaning person.
    Just had a tenant move out and need a quick once over. (Nextdoor Lilly Heights)
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Brookfield. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.

Ok Brookfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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