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

In today's newsletter:

• How fast are Sussex Medicaid costs rising in your ZIP code?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sussex Medicaid payments for state agency national codes grow 36.6% in 2024 (waukeshatimes.com) — Medicaid spending tied to a key state agency code category jumped 36.6% in Sussex in 2024, with all $17,356 billed in ZIP code 53089. The report breaks down how this niche category fits into overall local Medicaid spending and compares Sussex's growth to statewide trends, offering residents a clearer view of how taxpayer-funded health dollars are used locally.
   

📸 Around Sussex

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sussex

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Fiesta Del Rio →
  1240 Frame Park Dr, Waukesha
  12:00 pm
• Wisconsin Wind Orchestra →
  Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St, Waukesha
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Teacher in-service (K-6 teachers)
  Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089
• Grades 7-12 classes begin
  Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089
• Rumors Cruise Night – Sussex →
  Rumors Sports Bar & Grill, W232N6368 Waukesha Ave, Sussex
  5:00 pm
• Public Works Committee →
  Sussex Civic Center, N64 W23760 Main St, Sussex
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Grades 1-6 classes begin
  Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089
• Teacher in-service (4K teachers)
  Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089
• 5K Staggered Start: Day 1
  Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089
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
• 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

📣 Sussex Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is anyone missing a gray striped cat in Centennial Oaks subdivision?
  The cat just ran through my yard on Craven & my dog almost got it. (Nextdoor Centennial Oaks)

• SCM Talent posted a job opening for Senior Production Planner in Sussex. Apply here.
• Quad/Graphics, Inc. posted a job opening for Gather Operator in Sussex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sussex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pewaukee

• Pewaukee girls volleyball defeats Greendale, 3-0, on August 27 (jsonline.com)
• City of Pewaukee restaurant owner accused of threatening police, employees (gmtoday.com)

Menomonee Falls

• Inbox: It's a tough business (packers.com)

Brookfield

• Milwaukee police defend Flock cameras amid misuse investigations (fox6now.com)
• Black People Aren't Hanging Themselves (levelman.com)
• Wisconsin upcoming events Aug 31 (lemonwire.com)

Ok Sussex! 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 waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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