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Hello Milwaukee! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek tips after deadly Riverwest shooting near Pierce and 25th
  • Will Milwaukee keep Flock cameras in next year's city budget?
  • Will a week without driving change Milwaukee County's transit future?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Clouds, a t-storm; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 37-year-old killed in Milwaukee shooting near Pierce and 25th (cbs58.com) — A 37-year-old man was shot and killed Thursday night near North Pierce Street and North 25th Street in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, and police are still searching for suspects. Investigators have not released details about what led to the shooting and are asking anyone with information to contact the Milwaukee Police Department as they work to clarify what happened.
   

2. Milwaukee alderwoman vows to block Flock camera funding without public input (wisn.com) — A Milwaukee alderwoman says she'll strip funding for Flock license plate reader cameras from next year's city budget unless residents get a formal chance to weigh in. Her push, backed by another alder, follows a tense Fire and Police Commission meeting where many Milwaukee residents questioned data privacy and misuse, while police leaders defended the technology's crime-fighting value.
   

3. Milwaukee County Residents Called on to Rethink the Daily Drive During the 'Week Without Driving' (urbanmilwaukee.com) — Milwaukee County residents are being asked to try going without driving from October 1–8, exploring buses, biking, walking, and ride-shares to better understand challenges faced by nondrivers. With events, pledges, and a kickoff at Wauwatosa Public Library, local leaders hope the "Week Without Driving" will shape future transit planning and improve options across Milwaukee County.
   

4. Congresswoman Gwen Moore Honors Mac Weddle: A Milwaukee Beacon of Hope, Service and Community (milwaukeetimesnews.com) — Longtime community leader Mac Weddle was recently honored by Congresswoman Gwen Moore at the Garfield Street Festival for decades of service to Milwaukee neighborhoods. Through Northcott Neighborhood House, Weddle helped connect residents with job training, education, food assistance, and built up Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration into a multigenerational tradition rooted in history, culture, and opportunity.
   

5. Young adults building wealth, Milwaukee group launches network (fox6now.com) — A Milwaukee-based nonprofit, SecureFutures, is helping local teens turn financial literacy into real wealth-building, as shown by 22-year-old homeowner Miguel Aviles. Backed by a recent City of Milwaukee proclamation, the group's new Money Coach Alumni Network aims to guide young adults through credit, homebuying, and retirement savings so they can build long-term stability and support others in the community.
   

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Ok Milwaukee! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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