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And check out Riding with Angels Open House & Fundraiser on the Waukesha Patch calendar

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Hey there, Waukesha! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See if your Brookfield neighborhood is in Thursday's mosquito treatment zone
  • Where Waukesha County drivers recently found diesel for under four dollars
  • How worried should Waukesha be about Wisconsin's growing measles outbreak?

Also on today's calendar: Riding with Angels Open House & Fundraiser and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brookfield announces mosquito treatment scheduled for August 20, 2026 (waukeshatimes.com) — Brookfield residents in Waukesha County should be aware that the city plans a mosquito treatment on August 20, 2026, with details and maps available through official channels. The city, just west of Milwaukee, highlights its strong tax base, transportation access, and municipal services while directing residents to its website for more information.
   

• Drivers in Waukesha County see lowest diesel gas at $3.99 in week ending Aug. 8 (waukeshatimes.com) — Diesel drivers around Waukesha County recently saw a low of $3.99 per gallon, with average reported prices topping just over $5. The report, based on GasBuddy submissions, also explains how global oil markets, refinery outages, and seasonal demand are pushing fuel costs higher across Wisconsin and the nation.
   

• Southwest Wisconsin measles outbreak grows to 39, expands range (jsonline.com) — State health officials report a fast-growing measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin, while noting two earlier cases this year in Dane and Waukesha counties. With 41 total infections statewide and most patients unvaccinated, residents are urged to watch for symptoms and call a clinic before visiting if they suspect measles.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • New Viking Orientation
    New Berlin SD New Berlin West Middle/High School
    8:00 am
  • RR - School Pictures - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    New Berlin SD New Berlin, WI 53151
    9:00 am
  • PC Photo and Information NIght
    New Berlin SD New Berlin, WI 53151
    4:00 pm
  • Elementary Open Houses
    Mukwonago SD Big Bend, WI 53103
    4:30 pm
  • PC Kindergarten Bus Orientation
    New Berlin SD New Berlin, WI 53151
    5:00 pm
  • Architectural Review Subcommittee Meeting →
    New Berlin, WI Calendar
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know of any place that is still performing emissions testing?
    I've called every site listed on the WIVIP site for Waukesha, and not a single one is still doing them. (Nextdoor Downtown Waukesha)
  • Looking for a groomer for my 7 1/2 year old Pomsky.
    He gets anxious and hates the trimmer/scissors. I was going to a groomer in Hales Corners was but the last two times he got aggressive (on trazadone… (Nextdoor Westbrooke)
  • New Perspective Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper Full Time in Waukesha. Apply here.
  • Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for Housekeeper -Waukesha-Full Time in Waukesha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukesha here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pewaukee

  • Pewaukee Village Board to consider $2,500 share for regional water plan update (gmtoday.com)
  • Wisconsin commit Cole Reiter ready for final season at Germantown before joining Badgers (wisn.com)

New Berlin

Brookfield

  • 'Figured we might as well cut one step out': Brookfield salon owners open coffee shop inside salon (tmj4.com)
  • A Badgers alumnus tops crowded leaderboard at Wisconsin State Open (jsonline.com)

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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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