🌱 Patch AM: How Franklin’s new blue cards aim to change police encounters

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In today's newsletter:

• How Franklin's new blue cards aim to change police encounters

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Not as warm with rain, with a high of 66 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin police launch initiative to improve communication between officers and people with autism (tmj4.com) — Franklin police are now offering free "blue cards" to help officers better recognize and communicate with autistic and neurodivergent residents during traffic stops or other encounters. Available at the department's front desk, the cards explain communication needs and give guidance to both officers and cardholders, with organizers hoping the program improves safety and understanding in Franklin and beyond.
   

📸 Around Franklin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Friday October 9
• Tivia Night ! →
  Hideaway Pub & Eatery, 9643 S 76th St, Franklin
  6:30 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• CD Cougar Chase
  Country Dale School, 7380 S North Cape Rd, Franklin
  9:00 am
• The Nightinjails at On Cloud Wine →
  On Cloud Wine, Franklin
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Christmas Cards signing for Soldiers and Veterans →
  Franklin Public Library, 9151 W Loomis Rd, Franklin
  9:00 am
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
• Forte Theatre Company presents Annie: Opening night →
  Saber Center for the Performing Arts, 8222 S 51st St, Franklin
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Cider Sunday! →
  Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin
  11:30 am
• Forte Theatre Company presents: Annie →
  Saber Center for the Performing Arts, 8222 S 51st St, Franklin
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Legendary Nashville Cats →
  Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
  7:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Trivia Night for Foster Kids →
  Hideaway Pub & Eatery, 9643 S 76th St, Franklin
  6:30 am
• Legendary Nashville Cats →
  Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Franklin. Apply here.
• Walbec Group posted a job opening for Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greendale

• Milwaukee Brewers announce free NLDS watch parties for fans in October (mkecitywire.com)
• Best private high schools in Wisconsin (gazettextra.com)
• Oconomowoc police arrest 50-year-old after report of armed individual (bnd.com)

Greenfield

• Shooting investigation underway after hit-and-run crash in Wisconsin: Police (wearegreenbay.com)
• Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: September 28 – October 4, 2026 (milwaukeerecord.com)
• 4 highlights from the latest MPS monthly board meeting (milwaukeecourier.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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