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🌱 Patch AM: Why is Wauwatosa Police leading the probe into this Milwaukee shooting?
Happening soon: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival on the Wauwatosa Patch calendar

Hello again Wauwatosa! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Wauwatosa Police leading the probe into this Milwaukee shooting?
Also on today's calendar: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
- Friday: Nice with brilliant sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Milwaukee officer injured, 23-year-old suspect dead after shootout (wearegreenbay.com) — A Milwaukee traffic stop tied to a Glendale shots-fired case ended September 8 with a 23-year-old suspect killed and a 35-year-old Milwaukee officer wounded after an exchange of gunfire. The Wauwatosa Police Department is helping lead the investigation as part of the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team, and the officer is on administrative leave during the review.
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📸 Around Wauwatosa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wauwatosa
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★ Featured events ★
- IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
Milwaukee
9:00 am - North Shore School for Seniors fall session begins this month →
United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
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Other local events
- Lend Me A Tenor →
Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
7:30 pm - Rosh Hashanah (Judaism)
Wauwatosa Milwaukee, WI 53213 - Steve Vorass on Drums: Newski - Wauwatosa, WI →
Hart Park, 7300 W Chestnut St, Wauwatosa
7:00 pm - Lend Me A Tenor →
Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
7:30 pm - Lend Me A Tenor →
Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
7:30 pm - Lend Me A Tenor →
Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
2:00 pm - Lend Me A Tenor →
Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
7:30 pm - Lend Me A Tenor →
Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
7:30 pm - Lend Me A Tenor →
Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
7:30 pm - Lend Me A Tenor →
Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Unisource Insurance Associates Earns Make More Happen™ Award for Supporting People with Autism —Ciara Read on Patch
- I am submitting documentation to the City of Wauwatosa for City Hall historic designation tomorrow morning.
Here is the cover memo. I am confident the documentation is compelling. I do hope the process is fair minded. (Nextdoor Glenview Heights)
🗞 Nearby News
Milwaukee
- Milwaukee's BOMB Doula program will continue as city works through year-long transition (tmj4.com)
- Milwaukee County Parks proposes speed limit for e-bikes (wisn.com)
- Milwaukee police investigating critical incident near 38th and Wright (jsonline.com)
West Allis
- Surprise under the hood: Boa constrictor found in West Allis car (tmj4.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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