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Good morning Wauwatosa! 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:

  • How Wauwatosa police say you can help stop car break-ins
  • What the sale of Wauwatosa's Renaissance hotel could mean next
  • How did Wauwatosa East and West fare in Friday's meets?

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

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Monday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police in Wisconsin warn of an increase in vehicle theft reports (wearegreenbay.com) — Wauwatosa police are stepping up late-night patrols after a string of vehicle break-ins throughout August, including one case where officers and a drone quickly caught a suspect and recovered stolen property. Residents are urged to lock their cars, remove valuables, and stay vigilant so officers and neighbors can work together to cut down on these crimes of opportunity.
   

• Witness Investment Buys Wisconsin Renaissance Hotel (asianhospitality.com) — A major Wauwatosa hotel has new ownership, as Chicago-based Witness Investment purchased the 196-room Renaissance Milwaukee West in the city's main retail and medical hub near Mayfair Mall and the Regional Medical Center. The modern, 12-story Marriott-branded property, built in 2020, offers nearly 10,000 square feet of event space and reflects continued investor confidence in Wauwatosa's growing hospitality and mixed-use corridor.
   

• Appleton-area high school sports results for Friday, Sept. 4 (postcrescent.com) — Area high school athletes, including runners from Wauwatosa East and Wauwatosa West, turned in notable performances in Friday's cross-country meets, with both boys' and girls' teams appearing in large invitational fields. The roundup also highlights a full slate of football, tennis, and other results from Appleton, Freedom, Menasha, and more, giving a broad look at how regional teams opened their early-season schedules.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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West Allis

  • MyPath: The Richardson School relocates West Allis campus to new Cudahy facility (wisbusiness.com)
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Ok Wauwatosa! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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