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In today's newsletter:

  • What's next after Greenfield's police chief faces removal charges?
  • How did Greenfield police help review a controversial Waukesha shooting?

Also on today's calendar: Legacy Pro Wrestling Showcase of Champions XI and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy; a little morning rain, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Monday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Body camera footage reveals Greenfield police chief's interaction with city officials over investigation into alleged misconduct (cbs58.com) — Greenfield residents are watching a major shakeup in city leadership as the mayor formally files charges seeking the removal of Police Chief Jay Johnson, who's been on paid leave amid a long-running misconduct investigation. Newly released body camera footage shows Johnson's tense reaction as officials informed him of the probe, while a 700-page report and multiple criminal charges now move toward a formal Police and Fire Commission hearing.
   

• DA finds Waukesha officer justified in July Meijer shooting (cbs58.com subscription) — Greenfield residents should know their police department led the independent investigation into a July shooting inside a Waukesha Meijer, where the DA has now ruled a Waukesha officer was justified in using deadly force. Greenfield police worked with the DA's office on when to release more records, which remain mostly sealed while a related criminal case continues in court.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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