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Hello Waukesha! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Montessori School of Waukesha just made room for more students.
  • Why Waukesha police say the masked apartment intruder meant no harm.
  • How full are Waukesha County's public housing units right now?

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Warmer with plenty of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Montessori School of Waukesha finishes $6.2M expansion, renovation project (jsonline.com) — Families in Waukesha now have an expanded Montessori School of Waukesha campus, with new classrooms, a larger gym, and upgraded student support spaces following a $6.2 million project. Backed partly by a tuition agreement with the Waukesha School District, the school boosted capacity to 403 students and is still fundraising to cover remaining costs while keeping tuition more accessible.
   

2. Masked woman identified after being caught in Waukesha apartment building (gmtoday.com) — Waukesha police say a masked woman seen entering an apartment building on Wisteria Lane was a homeless person seeking warmth, not trying to break into units. Officers confirmed she stayed only in common areas, warned her about trespassing, and connected her with the Hope Center for food and resources after a second contact later that day.
   

3. Waukesha County public housing in 2025: HUD counted 610 people in reported households (waukeshatimes.com) — Public housing in Waukesha County is nearly full, with 99% of 261 units occupied and 610 residents counted in 2025, up slightly from last year. Local households are paying an average of $615 a month on modest incomes, while looming federal budget cuts and a huge national repair backlog could shape the future of these homes.
   

4. $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in Eau Claire and Waukesha (thesconi.com) — A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at the Kwik Trip on Redford Road in Waukesha is one of two big Wisconsin winners from the October 5 drawing. If you bought a ticket there, you have 180 days to check your numbers and claim any prize, as the jackpot climbs toward nearly half a billion dollars.
   

5. Lowest regular gas price in Waukesha County available at $3.86 per gallon in week ending Oct. 3 (waukeshatimes.com) — Drivers in Waukesha County recently saw the lowest reported regular gas price at $3.86 per gallon for the week ending Oct. 3, with the countywide average at $4.17. A detailed breakdown shows how prices in Waukesha, Pewaukee, Brookfield, Muskego, and other nearby communities compare to state and national averages amid ongoing volatility in global fuel markets.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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