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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Sussex traffic stop has sparked a federal civil-rights lawsuit
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 26 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and frigid, temps: high: 15, low: 11.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very cold, with a high of 18 and low of 8 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wisconsin man sues deputies over arrest during traffic stop (minnlawyer.com) — A Sussex resident has filed a federal lawsuit claiming Waukesha County deputies unlawfully arrested him during a May traffic stop in a private parking lot in Sussex. The suit alleges his constitutional rights were violated after he refused to show ID while filming another stop, while the sheriff’s office disputes the claims but won’t discuss details during pending litigation. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Holiday Hours
Humane Animal Welfare Society , 701 Northview Rd , Waukesha
9:00 am - Whirlyball New Year’s Eve Event
WhirlyBall Brookfield , 185 S Moorland Rd , Brookfield
12:00 pm - New Year's Eve - City Hall Offices Close at Noon
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The Fox & Hounds Restaurant & Tavern , 1298 Friess Lake Rd , Hubertus
7:00 pm - Happy Elvis Eve
Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
7:30 pm - New Year's Day
Germantown Area Chamber-Comm , W156N11251 Pilgrim Rd , Germantown - CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
Humane Animal Welfare Society , 701 Northview Rd , Waukesha - Village Hall Closed
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Village Hall , W156N8480 Pilgrim Rd , Menomonee Falls - New Year's Day - City Hall Offices Closed
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8:00 am - SOS Closed for Donation
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🗞 Nearby News
Pewaukee
- 81-Year-Old Wisconsin Driver ‘Wasn't Completely Without Blame' When Road Rage Teen Pummeled Him in the Head (motorbiscuit.com)
- Aggressive flu strain ruins Pewaukee family's Christmas as cases rise statewide (tmj4.com)
- Winneconne, Freedom sit atop this week's area basketball rankings (thenorthwestern.com)
Menomonee Falls
- The 20 most competitive housing markets in Wisconsin (santafenewmexican.com)
- How to revive your love of books in 2026 (reviewjournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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