🌱 Patch AM: How investigators say they cracked the recent Wauwatosa bank robbery case.

Hi Wauwatosa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How investigators say they cracked the recent Wauwatosa bank robbery case.
• See what makes Wauwatosa's new interactive sculpture stand out.

Also on today's calendar: Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man charged in Wauwatosa bank robbery; 'give me everything you have' (fox6now.com) — A Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with an Aug. 15 robbery at the PNC Bank at 124th and North in Wauwatosa, where a masked suspect ordered people to the floor and left with just over $1,100. Investigators say rental car records, surveillance video, handwritten robbery notes and a "mission checklist" tied the suspect to the crime, and he allegedly admitted targeting Wauwatosa after researching bank robberies. The case is based on information from prosecutors and court records.
   

• Milwaukee Film, Wildflowers on the Water & Wauwatosa's Newest Public Art (wtmj.com) — Wauwatosa is getting fresh public art with Sacred Rhythm Mother, a new interactive sculpture by Justin Roberts that invites residents to engage up close. The same roundup previews Milwaukee Film's Dialogues Documentary Festival, Wildflowers on the Water at Lakeshore State Park, and other cultural milestones from libraries to the Milwaukee Art Museum. It's a snapshot of nearby arts options within an easy drive of Tosa.
   

📸 Around Wauwatosa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wauwatosa

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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
• Lincoln - Open House- Supply/Med Drop Off
  Wauwatosa Lincoln Elementary School
  4:00 pm
• Longfellow Open House/ Curriculum Night 7th & 8th grade only
  Wauwatosa Longfellow Middle School
  4:30 pm
• Lincoln - New Family Welcome
  Wauwatosa Lincoln Elementary School
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• VOLUNTEER!!
  The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
• Eisenhower Back-to-school Bash
  Wauwatosa Eisenhower Elementary School
  3:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour →
  400 N Barker Rd, Brookfield
  8:15 am
Thursday September 10
• Lend Me A Tenor →
  Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Lend Me A Tenor →
  Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Lend Me A Tenor →
  Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Lend Me A Tenor →
  Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found young male cat/kitten (approx.
  6 months old) at corner of Swan and Underwood Parkway on Friday. No collar or tags, but seems to be both very friendly and housebroken. My… (Nextdoor Pabst Park)

🗞 Nearby News

Milwaukee

• Post From Community: Wellness Wonderland brings mental health support and family fun to Milwaukee (milwaukeenns.org)
• Gov. Tony Evers appoints two new Milwaukee County judges (jsonline.com)

West Allis

• Led Zeppelin 1969-07-25 State Fairgrounds,West Allis,WI (Beelzebub) (blogspot.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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