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Spotted on the Milwaukee calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

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Good morning Milwaukee! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What neighbors saw and fear after a deadly Washington Park shooting
  • What Milwaukee's new $245 million crime lab and emergency hub changes
  • Which heavy bands are bringing a "Very Filthy Christmas" to X-Ray?

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with some sun, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Milwaukee shooting leaves 17-year-old dead, 14-year-old arrested (wisn.com) — A 17-year-old was shot and killed Saturday night near 39th and Lisbon in Milwaukee's Washington Park neighborhood, and police have arrested a 14-year-old in connection with the case. Neighbors describe shock and frustration at ongoing youth gun violence, questioning how teens access firearms as investigators continue working to determine what led up to the shooting.
   

2. New $245 million Forensic Science facility brings crime lab, medical examiner together (biztimes.com) — Milwaukee County and Wisconsin have opened a $245 million Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus, centralizing the crime lab, medical examiner, emergency management, 911 dispatch and Versiti operations. The modern complex promises faster investigations, better emergency coordination, improved support for grieving families, and even new workforce housing where the old medical examiner's office once stood.
   

3. Narcotic Wasteland, and Killcrown Announce A Very Filthy Christmas Tour (ghostcultmag.com) — Milwaukee metal fans can catch Filth, Narcotic Wasteland, and Killcrown when their "Very Filthy Christmas Tour" hits X-Ray Arcade on December 14. The eight-date run travels through the Midwest, South, and Northeast, with more shows expected, but this local stop offers a rare chance to see the full bill in an intimate Cudahy-area venue.
   

4. Brice Turang homers, Brewers edge Dodgers in NLCS opener (statenews.net) — Milwaukee baseball fans saw Brice Turang homer and the Brewers' bullpen shut down the Dodgers to secure a 2-1 win in the NLCS opener at home. Jacob Misiorowski battled through traffic, while relievers Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby and Trevor Megill protected the slim lead, giving Milwaukee an early edge in the best-of-seven series.
   

5. JJ's Star Spangled Salute: A Community Shows Up For a Veteran (kfdi.com) — Milwaukee readers are introduced to 94-year-old Army veteran Chester Hopper, a longtime local known for serving free barbecue to fellow veterans. When his aging roof became dangerously worn and too costly to fix, several organizations stepped in to replace it at no charge, surprising him with a large volunteer crew and allowing him to stay safely in his longtime home.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We're ready for trick-or-treaters!
    We're decorated and ready for the spooky season, and we've built a display that's hard to miss. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Cambridge Heights)
  • Hey neighbors!
    I made a little video inspired by one of the replies I get most often when sharing Milwaukee's beauty on the internet. Dedicating this one to all my… (Nextdoor Sherman Park - Grant Blvd)
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembler in Milwaukee. Apply here.
  • BRADY CORPORATION posted a job opening for Machine Operator 2nd Shift - $5000 Sign on Bonus 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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