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West Allis, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHi West Allis! 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 high will the new State Fair wheel lift West Allis?
Also on today's calendar: Open House.
Today's riddle: What did the big rose say to the little rose? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wisconsin State Fair unveils 230-foot America 250 Wheel for 175th celebration (wqow.com) — West Allis will host a towering new attraction at this August’s Wisconsin State Fair: the 230-foot America 250 Wheel, billed as the world’s largest portable observation wheel. Fairgoers can ride in presidential-themed gondolas, enjoy sweeping views over southeastern Wisconsin, and pick up bite-sized lessons on U.S. history, the Constitution, and National Parks along the way. 
📸 Around West Allis
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Open House →
La Casa De Esperanza, Inc., 410 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha
10:00 am
Saturday May 30
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Other local events
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Brew City Banger →
Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S 84th St, West Allis
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Greenfield Farmers Market @ Konkel Park →
Stanley J. Konkel Park, 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield
10:00 am -
Dan Jansen Family Fest →
Greenfield, WI Calendar, 5151 W Layton Avenue, Greenfield
12:00 pm -
Movies in the Park @ The AMP at Konkel Park (Greenfield) →
The Amp, 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield
7:00 pm -
Movies in the Park →
Greenfield, WI Calendar, 5151 W Layton Avenue, Greenfield
8:00 pm -
Dog Day at Boerner →
Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners
9:00 am -
I Planted a Garden, Now What? →
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners
10:00 am -
Tennis: B/V →
Menomonee Falls High School
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Children’s Story & Craft Time →
Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners
10:30 am -
WHS JV Baseball VS Waukesha West
Whitnall High School Baseball Diamond, 5000 S 116th St, Greenfield
4:30 pm -
Baseball: V →
Westosha Central High School, Varsity Baseball Field, Elm Grove
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Baseball: JV →
Brookfield Central High School, Baseball Turf Field, Elm Grove
5:00 pm
Sunday May 24
Monday May 25
Tuesday May 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is Dolores, she is one of the Ridglan farm beagles that is currently available through HAWS in Waukesha.
I am her foster so let me tell you a little about her. She is a very spunky 10 year old who is full of pure joy! She is good with cats, dogs and fine… (Nextdoor Honey Acres) - This wallpaper looked very different once it covered the whole wall compared to the sample piece.
The pattern became much softer and more natural from a distance. Honestly ended up liking it more than I expected. (Nextdoor Six Points)
- Elite Sports Clubs posted a job opening for Front Desk Team Member in Milwaukee. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Menomonee Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Allis here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for May 22, 2026 (jsonline.com)
Greenfield
- Miami Heat's rumored Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package is surprisingly strong (dairylandexpress.com)
- Dan Jansen Family Fest prepares for busy Memorial Day weekend in Greenfield (tmj4.com)
Wauwatosa
- Wauwatosa retaining wall to be reinforced; work begins May 26 (fox6now.com)
- Tosa approves TIF district for 92 apartments on Mayfair Road (dailyreporter.com)
- WaterStone Bank introduces Veterans Coffee Connection to bring local veterans together (tmj4.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hiya. Bud!! (Thank you Noreen F. for sending it in!)
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