🌱 Patch AM: Life sentence handed down in chilling Waukesha neighborhood murder case

Good morning to you Waukesha! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Life sentence handed down in chilling Waukesha neighborhood murder case
• What Waukesha parents should know about school closures and shrinking enrollment
• How Waukesha County's cheapest E85 compares to state and national prices

Also on today's calendar: Riding with Angels Open House & Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 54.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waukesha man sentenced to life for 'hit list' murder (wisn.com) — A Waukesha resident has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing his neighbor and hiding the body near their shared apartment building in the city. The judge cited disturbing trial evidence, while the victim's daughter delivered an emotional statement in court. The defendant continues to deny guilt and says he plans to appeal.
   

• How declining enrollment and birth rates impact Waukesha Schools (tmj4.com) — Families in the Waukesha School District are seeing school closures and building downsizing as enrollment drops from about 13,000 students to roughly 10,600 over the past decade. District leaders say declining birth rates, a 25% enrollment loss over 20 years, and reduced state aid are forcing them to consolidate while trying to maintain program quality. Parents are watching closely and pressing for clear data on student outcomes during this transition.
   

• Lowest E85 gas price in Waukesha County hits $2.33 for week ending Aug. 15 (waukeshatimes.com) — Drivers in Waukesha County saw the lowest reported E85 price hit $2.33 per gallon for the week ending Aug. 15, with an average of $3.13 across stations offering the fuel. The story also compares county prices with statewide and national fuel trends, noting that U.S. gasoline costs have eased from spring highs but remain above last year's levels.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukesha

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Riding with Angels Open House & Fundraiser →
  County Road CI, County Rd CI,
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Rummage Sale - 9:15am - 5:00pm →
  Mukwonago Community Library, 511 Division St, Mukwonago
  9:15 am
Saturday August 22
• Rummage Sale - LAST DAY - 9:15am - Noon →
  Mukwonago Community Library, 511 Division St, Mukwonago
  9:15 am
Tuesday August 25
• Staff Professional Day
  Waukesha , WI 53186
Wednesday August 26
• New Berlin Solar Power Hour →
  New Berlin Public Library, 15105 W Library Ln, New Berlin
  2:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Innovation Brewhaus Hops & Hounds Event
  Humane Animal Welfare Society Third Space Innovation Brewhouse, N71 W13040, W Appleton Ave Sui
• HAWS Mobile Visits Sendiks
  Humane Animal Welfare Society Sendik's Food Market Whitefish Bay, 500 E Silver Spring Dr, Milw
  12:00 pm
• HAWS Mobile Visits The Iron Horse Hotel
  Humane Animal Welfare Society The Iron Horse Hotel, 500 W Florida St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, U
  2:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• 4H GnG Leadership Summit
  4-H Clubs-Waukesha County W280N8079 Black Diamond Ct, Hartland, WI 53029, USA
  1:30 pm
Monday August 31
• (Tentative) GnG 4H Display Case Set up
  4-H Clubs-Waukesha County Pauline Haass Public Library, N64W23820 Main St, Sussex, WI 530
  6:30 pm
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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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Waukesha! 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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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