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Also on today's calendar: World War 1 Re-enactment at Old Falls Village Park and 9 more events.
And lastly, check out what our neighbors Terri P. and Terri P. posted below!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Milwaukee man sentenced for Menomonee Falls gas station shooting (jsonline.com) — A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for an April 29 shooting during a confrontation at the Woodman's gas station in Menomonee Falls. Court records describe a tense exchange of gunfire between two drivers, with bullets striking a vehicle door but not the driver. The case underscores ongoing safety concerns around a busy local shopping area.
2. Four Froedtert ThedaCare Hospitals recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performers (kfiz.com) — Menomonee Falls residents can take pride that Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital has been ranked in the top quartile nationally for community hospitals in Vizient's 2026 quality and accountability study. The broader Froedtert ThedaCare system also earned several top-decile honors, signaling strong performance in safety, effectiveness, and patient experience across the region's hospitals.
3. Suit over license plate-reading cameras to move to federal court (gmtoday.com) — Menomonee Falls is among several Waukesha County communities suing over police use of Flock license plate-reading cameras, a case now shifting to federal court because of constitutional questions. Plaintiffs want officers required to get warrants before searching vehicle-location data, arguing Fourth Amendment violations. Municipalities, however, are seeking to dismiss the suit and pause it pending a related federal appeals case.
4. THU AM News: Talking Trade with Ken Wasylik and Sandi Siegel; Arkayli Biopharma gets go-ahead to further study drug candidate (wisbusiness.com) — Menomonee Falls readers should know the village Plan Commission has rejected a proposal for an unnamed restaurant, a decision tucked into this statewide business and policy roundup. The rest of the piece ranges from G20 trade talks in Milwaukee to a Madison biotech trial, rural housing funds, and apprenticeship growth, but only the restaurant item directly affects local development.
5. Tiffany announces affordable energy plan as We Energies moves to raise rates (thesconi.com) — Menomonee Falls hosted a recent roundtable where gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany warned residents about rising utility bills and criticized his opponent's climate agenda. His newly announced energy plan emphasizes nuclear power, limiting large wind and solar on farmland, and tightening rules on regulators, framing Democratic policies as too costly for Wisconsin families already facing repeated We Energies rate hikes.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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