🌱 Patch AM: How Wauwatosa police tracked down the PNC bank robbery suspect

Good morning Wauwatosa! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Wauwatosa police tracked down the PNC bank robbery suspect
• Wauwatosa to host memorial ride honoring cyclist Haylen Engdahl

Also on today's calendar: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wauwatosa Police arrest suspect related to bank robbery case (tmj4.com) — Wauwatosa police have arrested a 33-year-old Milwaukee resident in connection with a recent robbery at the PNC Bank on North 124th Street, and the investigation is still active. Officers recovered evidence during a Milwaukee raid, and charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney. Residents are urged to share any tips with Wauwatosa Police or Crime Stoppers.
   

• 'Magnetic personality': Kenosha community remembers Christian Life graduate killed in cycling crash (tmj4.com) — Cyclists are planning a memorial ride in Wauwatosa next Wednesday evening to honor Kenosha native and Christian Life School graduate Haylen Engdahl, who was killed while training with his college team in Tennessee. Friends, school leaders, and teammates remember him for his faith, academic excellence, and love of cycling. The ride will also promote safer sharing of the road with cyclists.
   

📸 Around Wauwatosa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wauwatosa

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Saturday August 22
• Run Back to School 2026
  Milwaukee Public Schools 5225 W. Vliet Street , Milwaukee, WI 53208
  8:30 am
• After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
  , Milwaukee
  9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• VOLUNTEER!!
  The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
• HOLD: Brookfield Elementary PD
  The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
  9:00 am
• Longfellow New Student & Family Night 6th grade
  Wauwatosa Longfellow Middle School
  4:00 pm
• Longfellow Open House / Curriculum Night 6th Grade Only
  Wauwatosa Longfellow Middle School
  4:30 pm
• HOLD: Open Gym
  The Ability Center Brookfield Elementary School, 2530 N Brookfield Rd, Brookfield
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• VOLUNTEER!!
  The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
• Longfellow New Students & Families 7th & 8th grade only
  Wauwatosa Milwaukee, WI 53213
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour →
  400 N Barker Rd, Brookfield
  8:15 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22
• S.A.F.E. Program Cleanup
  Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Inc. 1313 W Mt Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
  9:00 am
• Mz T's Muncheez Cleanup
  Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Inc. 1313 W Mt Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
  11:00 am
• Jonathan Butler at Pabst Theater →
  The Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee
  5:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Family Meet & Greet
  Bruce Guadalupe Milwaukee, WI 53204

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Milwaukee

• ArtBlaze transforms Milwaukee shoreline into art extravaganza (tmj4.com)
• Cultural displays and booths take shape for Mexican Fiesta (jsonline.com)
• Madcap Milwaukee Calendar: From Dinosaur Bones to Medieval Combat to Artificial Intelligence (shepherdexpress.com)

West Allis

• Longtime 'Little Free Library' in West Allis has all books taken multiple times, prompting concerns from owner (cbs58.com)

Ok Wauwatosa! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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