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Morning Waukesha! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many Native students are learning in Waukesha classrooms now?
  • Why are three Chilean suspects now jailed in Waukesha County?
  • How drones and Waukesha rescuers are reuniting lost pets with families

Also on today's calendar: AUDITIONS - Nanas Naughty Knickers and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 35 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 35, low: 29.
  • Thursday: Becoming windier; a.m. rain, with a high of 39 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• There were 134 American Indian students enrolled in Waukesha County districts in 2024-25 school year (waukeshatimes.com) — Waukesha County schools enrolled 134 American Indian students in the 2024-25 year, with the Waukesha School District having the highest count at 33. Overall, 58,602 students attended county districts, where American Indian students made up 0.2% of enrollment, one of the smallest represented ethnic groups locally.
   

• Three men from Chile accused in string of burglaries across Wisconsin (jsonline.com) — Waukesha County prosecutors have charged three men from Chile in connection with a burglary in Delafield and burglary tools found in Mukwonago, with the suspects now held in Waukesha County Jail. Investigators are examining possible links to similar high-end home burglaries across Wisconsin and Minnesota, while the men await a Dec. 17 court appearance on local charges.
   

• Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets (news8000.com) — Pet owners in Waukesha County may be reassured to know a Wisconsin drone pilot now helps find missing animals, working with groups like Southern Waukesha County Canine Search and Rescue. After losing his own dog, he built a fleet of high-tech drones and now teams with statewide Facebook groups to track down lost dogs, cats, and even tortoises, often at little or no cost to families.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • 4K & KG Vision Screening
    Crestwood El Madison, WI 53705
    8:30 am
  • Spring Harbor Orchestra Concert
    Spring Harbor Mid Madison, WI 53705
    6:00 pm
  • Pewaukee Public Library Board Meeting
    Pewaukee, WI Calendar
    6:30 pm
  • Jazz Concert
    West Hi Madison, WI 53726
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I found this little ball of walking toxiplasmosis living under my deck a few weeks ago.
    I see its tracks all over the place so I know its still alive, but haven't seen it out lately. Probably not the happiest cat in the world these days… (Nextdoor Big Bend Road)
  • Maybe Todd and Margo weren’t the villains after all!
    #ChristmasVacation Be a good neighbour this season by putting your holiday lights on timers and taking simple steps to reduce light pollution. … (Nextdoor Shepherds Pass)
  • U-Haul posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper- Part Time As needed in Waukesha. Apply here.
  • ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Waukesha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukesha here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pewaukee

  • Pewaukee fundraiser for boy with 'extraordinarily rare' disorder (fox6now.com)
  • Teresa Mogensen – Wisconsin 275 Most Influential Business Leaders (biztimes.com)
  • Government events to take place in Waukesha County Dec. 14-20 (waukeshatimes.com)

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