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In today's newsletter:
- How Muskego rallied to raise $30,000 after a devastating house fire
- Why Muskego is caught in a major license plate camera lawsuit
Also on today's calendar: Tivia Night ! and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• Muskego community rallies around family who lost home and pets in devastating fire, raises nearly $30,000 (tmj4.com) — A Muskego family on St. Leonards Court lost their home and pets in a recent fire, and neighbors have already raised nearly $30,000 to help them rebuild. Support is pouring in from Muskego High School, the football team, and local businesses like Tailspin Tavern, which will donate a share of sales on October 18 so the family doesn't face recovery alone. 
• Flock Cameras Are Constitutional, Waukesha Communities Say, As They Haul WILL's Lawsuit Into Federal Court (wisconsinrightnow.com) — Muskego is one of 11 Waukesha County communities defending their use of Flock license plate cameras in a lawsuit now moved to federal court. Local residents' group NoCams Muskego backs the challenge, which argues police should need warrants to search plate data, while municipalities say the technology is vital for solving crimes and finding missing people.
📸 Around Muskego
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Muskego
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★ Featured events ★
- Tivia Night ! →
Hideaway Pub & Eatery, 9643 S 76th St, Franklin
6:30 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Kettle Moraine at Muskego →
W183 S8750 Racine Ave., Muskego
7:00 pm - Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? →
Muskego WI
6:30 pm - COW - Committee of the Whole
Muskego High School, W185S8750 Racine Ave, Muskego
6:00 pm - School Board Meeting
Muskego High School, W185S8750 Racine Ave, Muskego
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
Monday October 19
📣 Muskego Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hopportunity Networking Pop-Up at Layman Brewing →
Layman Brewing, 6001 W Madison St, West Allis
12:00 pm - Sit, Stay, & Read . . . with Kiyah! →
5885 S 116th St, Hales Corners
4:00 pm - Community Connections: Hispanic Heritage
Highland View, 5900 S 51st St, Greendale
4:30 pm - Free Hands Only CPR Training →
New Berlin, WI Calendar, 16300 W. National Avenue, New Berlin
6:00 pm - Burning is allowed October 1 to November 15 Wednesdays through Saturdays →
New Berlin, WI Calendar New Berlin, WI 53151 - WHS Homecoming Game
Whitnall Hi Milwaukee, WI 53228 - Chinese Brush Painting →
Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners
10:00 am - Green Dulcimers →
5885 S 116th St, Hales Corners
10:00 am
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member * in Muskego. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Muskego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muskego here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Berlin
- VacTrac ATLAS controls material conveying (plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com)
- Deloitte 2026 Wisconsin 75: Top Private Enterprises Deliver $235 Billion Revenue Impact (dairylandsentinel.com)
- New Berlin voters to consider public safety funding referendum (gmtoday.com)
Franklin
- When Will the New Costco in Franklin, Wisconsin Open? (b105country.com)
- The Partnership (silentsportsmagazine.com)
Milwaukee
- Here's What The Newest El Niño Winter Forecast Says About Snow In WI (patch.com)
Ok Muskego! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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