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Morning New Berlin! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a New Berlin couple lost $500,000 to gold bar scammers.
  • Which New Berlin tennis standout just earned WIAC athlete honors?

Also on today's calendar: Waukesha JBF Kids Sale- EVERYTHING for kids at 50-90% Off Retail! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scams on the rise: As scams become more advanced, what to watch out for to avoid becoming a victim (gmtoday.com) — A New Berlin couple recently lost more than $500,000 in a sophisticated gold bar scam, highlighting how aggressively fraudsters are targeting Waukesha County residents. Local police and bank officials explain why these scams are exploding, how overseas criminals operate, and the specific red flags New Berlin residents should watch for to better protect their savings.
   

• Kwik Trip athletes of the week announced by WIAC (madison.com) — New Berlin tennis standout Maia Samuelson, a senior at UW-La Crosse and New Berlin Eisenhower alum, opened the season 4-0 in doubles to earn WIAC Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week honors. The conference roundup also spotlights several other Wisconsin-connected college athletes who delivered big early-season performances on the field, court, and course.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Muskego

  • Muskego's Mayor Rick Petfalski Says Anti-Flock Campaign There Is Being Led by 'an Active Statewide Green Party Candidate' (wisconsinrightnow.com)
  • Brew City Accounting & Tax: Owner Stephen Shelly earns Enrolled Agent credential (wisbusiness.com)
  • Oconomowoc aldermen explore idea of term limits and lengths (gmtoday.com)

Brookfield

  • Brookfield police seek driver after pursuit ends in Wauwatosa (wtmj.com)
  • Book military and veterans golf lessons and programs in Kohler, WI (pga.com)

Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee Area Suburbs Ranked From Safest To Least Safe In 2026 Report (patch.com)

Ok New Berlin! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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