Hello Waukesha! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Fiesta Del Rio and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hemorrhagic disease outbreak hits Waukesha County deer herd (gmtoday.com) — Wildlife officials are tracking a significant outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in Waukesha County's deer herd, with more than 150 suspected cases since early August. While humans aren't at risk, residents who spot dead or sick deer, especially near water, are urged to report details and locations to the DNR's Wildlife Switchboard to help monitor the spread.
2. Criminal charges filed against Sun Badger Solar owners in Waukesha County (tmj4.com) — Prosecutors in Waukesha County have filed theft-by-contractor charges against former Sun Badger Solar co-owner Trevor Sumner, following complaints from customers who say they paid thousands for panels that were never installed. A court commissioner set his cash bail at $10,000, and both Sumner and his former partner now face criminal cases in multiple Wisconsin counties tied to the defunct company.
3. Missing Waukesha woman now found safe (fox6now.com) — Waukesha police say 68-year-old Betsy Abts, who has dementia and walked away from Waukesha Memorial Hospital Friday evening, has now been found safe after a Silver Alert. The alert detailed her prior disappearance near I-94 in Oconomowoc and urged residents to contact Waukesha police with any information.
4. Giffin uses Waukesha County connection as inspiration for new book (gmtoday.com) — An Atlanta author has set her newest bestselling novel in Waukesha County, drawing heavily on Lake Country landmarks like Arrowhead High School and local family ties in Merton. Her story follows a Wisconsin native torn between a New York career and her roots back home, and she recently returned to the area for a book tour stop in Brookfield.
5. New trail connects Oconomowoc and Watertown via major county collaboration (gmtoday.com) — A new 12.5-mile trail connection now links Oconomowoc and Watertown, completing the western segment of Waukesha County's Lake Country Trail and expanding the system to over 15 miles. Waukesha County officials say the off-road route offers safer biking and walking while tying together multiple communities and agencies that helped fund and build the project.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Waukesha PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Waukesha Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.