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In today's newsletter:

  • See how Brookfield's high schools stack up against the rest.
  • How a Brookfield teen's alleged parking lot behavior led to charges
  • Which Brookfield football powers are knocking on the top-10 door?

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

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best high schools in Wisconsin (voiceofalexandria.com) — Brookfield families can take pride that Brookfield Academy, Brookfield East, and Brookfield Central all rank among Wisconsin's top high schools in this new statewide list. The rankings, based on academics, activities, and school culture, highlight strong student–teacher ratios and A+ overall grades for these local standouts and several nearby schools.
   

• Brookfield teen exposed himself to women, children: prosecutors (fox6now.com) — Brookfield readers are told that a 17-year-old local resident faces criminal charges in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties after alleged indecent exposure incidents in West Allis and a Brookfield grocery store parking lot. Authorities describe the accusations and court actions so far, while noting the teen maintains his innocence and says dashboard camera footage will clear him.
   

• Lake Country Lutheran rides wild comeback into top 10 area teams (jsonline.com) — Brookfield Central and Brookfield East both earn recognition among Milwaukee-area football programs after strong early-season performances, even though they just miss cracking this week's top 10 rankings. The piece focuses on Lake Country Lutheran's dramatic comeback win over Mayville and reshuffles of the broader regional standings as conference play approaches.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this sweet dog walking along Brookfield Road at 8:30am this morning.
    He has a colllar but no tags. Please contact me if he's yours or you know his owner. Updated.... he's at Elmbrook Humane society. Thank you. (Nextdoor Imperial Estates)
  • MISSING!!!
    This is Louise, a Calico (more grey) indoor cat. She is 2 years old. She got out this afternoon near the Capitol Cafe. She is vaccinated and spayed… (Nextdoor Brentwood)
  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Kids Team Member-Events in Brookfield. Apply here.
  • Pick 'n Save posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Menomonee Falls

Pewaukee

  • Pewaukee restaurant owner charged, accused of threatening police officer (cbs58.com)
  • Pewaukee girls volleyball defeats Greendale, 3-0, on August 27 (jsonline.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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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