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In today's newsletter:

• Waukesha killer gets life without parole after emotional courtroom sentencing
• How a former Waukesha factory site became 20 affordable family homes
• Where to find the cheapest gas in Waukesha County this week

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

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
• Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Waukesha man gets life without parole for killing and hiding neighbor's body (tmj4.com) — A Waukesha man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing his neighbor, in a case that drew attention for his disruptive decision to represent himself in court. The judge described the crime as a calculated execution and rejected the defendant's continued claims of being framed, while the victim's family shared emotional statements about their loss and plans for restitution proceedings ahead.
   

2. Families celebrate their new Habitat for Humanity homes in Waukesha (jsonline.com) — Twenty families are settling into new Habitat for Humanity homes at Domenica Park in east-central Waukesha, transforming a once-blighted factory site into an affordable neighborhood. The project, backed by city ARPA funds and donors, guarantees mortgages capped at 30% of income and has drawn interest from surrounding counties. Residents describe strong community support, proximity to trails and schools, and the chance at first-time homeownership.
   

3. Lowest regular gas price in Waukesha County hits $3.53 for week ending Aug. 15 (waukeshatimes.com) — Drivers around Waukesha County recently saw regular gas dip as low as $3.53 per gallon at seven local stations, with the countywide average at $3.74 for the week ending Aug. 15. Prices remain tied to global oil tensions and Midwest refinery issues, so residents should expect continued volatility at the pump even as Wisconsin's statewide average sits slightly higher than Waukesha's.
   

4. Football: Waukesha West shuts out Janesville Craig (gazettextra.com) — Waukesha West's defense and ground game delivered a 17-0 home shutout of Janesville Craig, holding the Cougars to just 115 yards of offense. Junior running back Michael Washington powered the Wolverines with 118 rushing yards, while Waukesha West added a late field goal to seal the three-score win as Craig now looks ahead to a road trip to Milton.
   

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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

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
Tuesday September 1
• ENROLLMENT FOR 2026-2027 4-H BEGINS!
  4-H Clubs-Waukesha County 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188
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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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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