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🌱 Patch AM: Why Muskego police still can’t explain bullets hitting three neighborhood homes

Spotted on the Muskego calendar: Fiesta Del Rio

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Morning Muskego! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Muskego police still can't explain bullets hitting three neighborhood homes
  • New charges follow Muskego-linked impersonation case involving fake border agent

Also on today's calendar: Fiesta Del Rio and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• New video: Three Muskego homes hit by bullets, police say source unknown (tmj4.com) — Muskego police have closed their investigation into bullets striking three local homes in July, saying they still cannot determine who fired the shots or from where. Neighbors remain uneasy as questions linger about the nearby Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club and what more can be done to prevent another scare.
   

• New Berlin man accused of impersonating border patrol agent faces new charges (wisn.com) — A New Berlin man already accused of posing as a federal border agent after interacting with Muskego police now faces new charges for allegedly harassing a letter carrier. Earlier incidents included approaching a Muskego officer in fake Border Patrol gear and later visiting the Muskego Police Department seeking the officer's name.
   


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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • Networking Lunch & Presentation "Member Online Benefits Training" (Aug 26)
    Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Hampton Inn & Suites - Milwaukee/Franklin 6901 South 76th Street Franklin
    11:30 am
  • Wednesday September 2
  • Ambassador Meeting
    Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Monthly Ambassador Meeting Chamber Office
    9:00 am
  • Ambassadors Meeting (Jun 3)
    Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Ambassador Team Meeting Meeting the First Wednesday of the Month (unless otherwise specified) Location: Muskego Chamber of Commerce Office, S73 W16485 Janesville Rd, Muskego Meet Our Ambassador Team Volunteers
    9:00 am
  • Thursday September 3
  • WBC Steering Committee Meeting
    Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Women's Business Connections Steering Committee Meeting JANUARY MEETING TIME WAS CHANGED to 1 PM Meeting the First Wednesday of the Month (unless otherwise specified) Location: Muskego Chamber of Commerce Office, S73 W16485 Janesville Rd, Muskego Mee
    12:00 pm
  • Sunday September 6
  • Wisconsin Wind Orchestra
    Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St, Waukesha
    4:00 pm
  • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day (Office Closed)
    Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism S73 W16485 W Janesville Rd, Muskego , WI 53150
  • Friday September 11
  • Waukesha JBF Kids Sale- EVERYTHING for kids at 50-90% Off Retail!
    1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
    9:00 am
  • Saturday September 12
  • IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival
    , Milwaukee
    9:00 am
  • Old Falls Renaissance Faire
    Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Rd, Menomonee Falls
    10:00 am
  • Sunday September 13
  • Waukesha JBF HUGE KIDS MEGA SALE- 50-90% OFF EVERYTHING FOR KIDS!
    1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
    9:00 am
  • Open Doors at the Old Muskego Settlement Centre
    W184S8074 Racine Ave, Muskego
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • To whomever posted about the Menards rebates coming in a different format - THANK YOU!
    Absolutely right - I received mine in the mail today and if I hadn't read the post, I would have tossed the mail piece - it totally looks like an… (Nextdoor Tess Corners)
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Pharmacy Customer Service Associate in Muskego. Apply here.
  • Festival Foods Grocery Store posted a job opening for Cake Decorator II (Full Time) in Hales Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muskego here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Berlin

  • Piacsek earns medalist honors, leads Waukesha to victory in first Park Ridge mini (gmtoday.com)
  • These Are the 10 'Hottest' Zip Codes in the US—See If Yours Made the List (marthastewart.com)
  • New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament And His Overt Racism (caffeinatedpolitics.com)

Franklin

  • Vitas finishes first in semifinals at 2026 World Rowing Championship (uwbadgers.com)
  • Used GE C1-5-D Ultrasound Transducer For Sale (dotmed.com)
  • Quad Graphics Eyes 2028 Growth Inflection With Direct Mail, Packaging Push (marketbeat.com)

Milwaukee

  • Video: WI Parent Cited After Tripping 9-Year-Old Player During Youth Football Game (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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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