Slinger Power Loss + Victims Identified: Menomonee Falls News

Happy Friday, Menomonee Falls! Here's the latest edition of the newsletter. Please enjoy.

First, today's weather:

A wintry mix in the afternoon. High: 39 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Menomonee Falls today:

1. Slinger residents experienced a power loss after a failing switchgear led to a village-wide failure of the electrical system. (Greater Milwaukee Today)
2. The victims in a triple homicide and suicide in Milwaukee, including a seven-year-old, have been identified. (Greater Milwaukee Today)
3. The Ursid meteor shower is likely to peak over Waukesha County on Dec. 22. Here's the cloud forecast for prime meteor shower viewing. (Patch)

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Today in Menomonee Falls:

• The [coveted] WI Fish Fry - Menomonee Falls Downtown (4:00 PM)
• Open Gallery Night with Chuck Weber - Menomonee Falls Downtown (5:00 PM)
• Caricature Couples Night, we sketch you paint (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Riverside Elementary School: "Now that’s ENGAGEMENT! Students enjoyed a live presentation from Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Thanks, Mr. Kinney for sharing the joy of reading with our Riverside readers! #RSLMC #LoveMyRiverside #RSRockets #FallsPride" (Facebook)
• School District of Menomonee Falls: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney, shared the joy of reading with Riverside readers!" (Facebook)
• Ben Franklin Elementary: "During writing class, first graders were describing how gingerbread cookies smell, how they feel, how they look, and how they taste!" (Facebook)
• Volleyball League Champs! Looking for a league? We are accepting team contracts through Friday, December 17. Team paperwork can be found at t.ly/qH5M" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Downtown: "Are you looking for something to do tonight? There are a few spots left just for you and a friend. Call soon!" (Facebook)
• Northwest Now: "Macellum Advisors GP LLC will nominate new directors to the Kohl's board because not enough has been done to improve the business, according to Reuters." (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Downtown: "These classes fill up fast!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shady Lane and Roosevelt: "Teacher supplies for sale - Waukesha area - A friend of mine is moving out of state and has a lot of teaching supplies to sell. I screen shot her FB post and have a couple other pictures if needed. PM me if interested and I can provide..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shady Lane and Roosevelt: "Lots of ornaments for sale. - reasonable prices pm if interested. pu Germantown" (Nextdoor)

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• Grace Lutheran Ministries - Menomonee Falls Living Nativity (December 17)
• Grace Lutheran Ministries - Menomonee Falls Living Nativity (December 18)
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— Ethan Duran

About me: I'm a Milwaukeean keeping watch over the state of Wisconsin. You can find me at ethan.duran@patch.com.