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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:

  • What will Waukesha's new Crosspoint Academy offer students in recovery?
  • Carthage spoils Carroll's home court in Waukesha tennis showdown
  • Which Waukesha County favorites will you nominate for "Best of the Best"?

Also on today's calendar: 2026-27 KM Junior Lasers Golf Tryouts and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 68 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy and humid, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ribbon-cutting set for Crosspoint Academy on Tuesday (gmtoday.com) — Families in Waukesha now have a new option for teens seeking a substance-free learning environment, as the School District of Waukesha opens Crosspoint Academy for grades 9–12. A ribbon-cutting and open house at the former STEM Saratoga campus will showcase its blend of standard academics with counseling, recovery groups, and family education.
   

2. Carthage Women's Tennis Wins in Waukesha (carthage.edu) — College tennis fans in Waukesha saw Carthage defeat Carroll University 5–1 in women's play, highlighted by a doubles sweep and strong singles performances. The Firebirds, now 2–0 in conference, used the Waukesha matchup to build momentum before returning home to host Wheaton later this week.
   

3. Best of the Best of Waukesha County nominations now open (gmtoday.com) — Residents across Waukesha County can now nominate their favorite local businesses, services, and community spots in a new "Best of the Best" contest. Through early October, you can submit one nomination per category, with daily voting on the top finalists starting in November to help spotlight the people and places you value most.
   

4. Diesel gas at $4.62 per gallon in Waukesha County in week ending Sept. 5 (waukeshatimes.com) — Drivers in Waukesha County recently saw diesel as low as $4.62 per gallon at one station, with a countywide average of $5.34. The report compares local prices to statewide trends and explains how global oil markets and refinery conditions are affecting what you pay at the pump.
   

5. 562 Homicide Suspect Cars: How Law Enforcement Used Oconomowoc's Flock System (wisconsinrightnow.com) — Regional police, including Waukesha officers, are heavily using Oconomowoc's Flock license-plate camera network to search for homicide suspects, stolen cars, and missing or endangered people. Audit logs show tens of thousands of targeted, logged queries, while a lawsuit against Waukesha County agencies questions whether such searches should require warrants. The debate could shape how local departments track serious criminals in and around Waukesha.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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