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Hello Brookfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can you help Brookfield police identify this fleeing driver?
  • How a new Chamber member is helping Brookfield families facing cancer.
  • What a Brookfield traffic stop reveals about Flock cameras' risks.

Also on today's calendar: Waukesha JBF Kids Sale- EVERYTHING for kids at 50-90% Off Retail! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Friday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brookfield police chase, vehicle and suspects sought (fox6now.com) — Brookfield police are asking for residents' help identifying a driver who fled an Aug. 23 traffic stop and led officers on a chase that was ended for safety reasons. The black Chrysler Sebring, linked to a dealer placard for Car Castle, has reportedly frequented Milwaukee's northeast side. Anyone with information can contact Officer Schaber or Waukesha County Crime Stoppers.
   

• Brookfield Chamber welcomes Tricia's Troops Cancer Connection (gmtoday.com) — Brookfield's business community recently celebrated Tricia's Troops Cancer Connection joining the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, highlighting new local support for families facing cancer. The nonprofit offers practical help like limited financial aid, transportation, groceries and caregiving resources, and plans to expand its impact throughout southeastern Wisconsin while deepening ties in Brookfield.
   

• Muskego group forms to oppose Flock cameras, plans push for ban (gmtoday.com) — Brookfield drivers are part of a growing debate after a Flock camera alert led City of Brookfield police to stop a vehicle on I-94 later found not to be sought by Milwaukee authorities. That incident is fueling a Muskego citizens group's push to ban automated license plate readers, while Muskego's mayor defends the cameras as vital crime-fighting tools, raising broader questions about privacy and public safety across nearby communities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Menomonee Falls

  • Savoring Sweet Tox Med Spa: Beauty actually goes beyond skin deep (onmilwaukee.com)
  • Menomonee Falls Kwik Trip theft; police seek suspects (fox6now.com)
  • How getting involved helps UW-Oshkosh students find home (uwosh.edu)

Pewaukee

  • Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Court strikes down unlawful 'fire protection fees' in win for Wisconsin taxpayers (wisbusiness.com)
  • Urban spelunking: 130+ years of Phantom Lake YMCA Camp (onmilwaukee.com)
  • DNR reports rise in Wisconsin boating crashes this year (spectrumnews1.com)

Ok Brookfield! 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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