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Greetings Milwaukee! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to see your Milwaukee landlord's record before you sign?
  • How much will Milwaukee's new courthouse add to your tax bill?
  • Why are Milwaukee streetlights going dark across multiple neighborhoods?

Also on today's calendar: Meet Indy 500 Champion Alex Palou at DHL Milwaukee and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Landlords often run a background check on you. New online tool helps you background check them. (milwaukeenns.org) — Milwaukee renters can now research landlords just as landlords research them, thanks to a free site that links city addresses to ownership networks, code violations and eviction filings. The MKEPropertyOwnership.com tool, built by a Marquette researcher and a local developer, updates nightly with City of Milwaukee parcel data and helps users see how landlords' LLCs and properties connect across neighborhoods.
   

2. Key County Committee Approves Courthouse Project (urbanmilwaukee.com) — Milwaukee County is moving ahead with a nearly $900 million plan to replace its aging Safety Building courthouse, a project that would drive property tax increases starting in 2028. A key county committee has endorsed borrowing up to $857 million, with total costs reaching about $1.5 billion including interest. Supervisors must now decide whether to approve the project amid a looming budget gap and potential transit cuts.
   

3. Copper wire thefts leave Milwaukee neighborhoods in darkness (wisn.com) — Copper wire thefts from streetlights are leaving several Milwaukee neighborhoods, including Riverwest, Harambee, Rufus King, Riverside Park, and areas near Sherman and Hope, in the dark for days or weeks. Residents worry about traffic and personal safety, while the city's Department of Public Works reports at least 10 recent thefts and says repairs are made as crews are available.
   

4. Beloved dogs Millie and Sadie at Hilton Milwaukee are retiring (tmj4.com) — Two of Milwaukee's most beloved hotel greeters, Millie and Sadie, are retiring from their unofficial roles at the Hilton Milwaukee as they and their owner, concierge Rusty Dahler, move to Ohio in about two weeks. Staff and guests say the dogs' daily presence has brightened countless stays, and supporters are now helping Rusty build a safe new yard for them.
   

5. Milwaukee police chase ends after squad crashes into SUV, 1 injured (wisn.com) — A Milwaukee police chase for an allegedly reckless driver ended Wednesday when a squad car collided with an unrelated SUV near Sherman Boulevard and Custer Avenue, injuring a 23-year-old passenger. The crash stopped the pursuit, no officers were hurt, and the suspect's vehicle escaped, leaving Milwaukee police still searching for the driver.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just want to share a positive experience at the Tri-City Pick N Save on South 27th: south of College in Oak Creek.
    I encountered four employees and they were all spectacular in their friendliness, knowledge, and helpfulness. All my electronic coupons came off… (Nextdoor Castle Manor)
  • Thinking about something like these two for inside for fosters, rather than playpens.
    Plastic is so much easier to clean compared to fabric playpens. Especially with kittens learning to potty train. First image is wood which makes me… (Nextdoor Lincoln Village)
  • KION Group AG posted a job opening for Automated Material Handling Consultant in Milwaukee. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Stock Associate in Milwaukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milwaukee here.

Ok Milwaukee! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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