🌱 How a K9 found a hidden gun near West Bend High School
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In today's newsletter:
- How a K9 found a hidden gun near West Bend High School
- See how West Bend schools are confronting distracted driving this month
Also on today's calendar: Spring Fair to Remember and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 57, low: 39.
- Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 50 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stolen firearm located by K9 Flash in West Bend (gmtoday.com) — Police in West Bend recovered a stolen firearm near the 1300 block of Wayne Road after a suspect from West Allis fled on foot. Hartford K9 Flash found the hidden gun just 200 feet from West Bend High School, and the man was later jailed on multiple weapons-related charges. 
• West Bend officials spread awareness of distracted driving (spectrumnews1.com) — West Bend officials, police, and schools are teaming up this April to spotlight the dangers of distracted driving with a powerful memorial display at West Bend West and East High Schools. The project honors local crash victims, shares sobering Wisconsin crash statistics, and urges drivers—especially students—to put phones down and wear seat belts to prevent future tragedies.
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Very Garcia
The Bend Theater, 125 N Main St, West Bend
7:30 pm
Thursday April 2
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Other local events
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All Around the Bend Student Business Bus Tours
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce , 304 S Main St , West Bend
7:45 am -
Chasin' the Chill - Fundraiser for WB West Athletics
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce , 1900 S. 18th Avenue, Prairie Center Entrance , West Bend
6:00 pm -
All Around The Bend Business Showcase - Vendor Info
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce , 1305 E Decorah Rd , West Bend
8:00 am -
Spring Fair to Remember
Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center , 3000 County Hwy PV , West Bend
9:00 am -
All Around The Bend Business Showcase - A Community Event!
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce , 1305 E Decorah Rd , West Bend
9:00 am -
Spring Shopping Event
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce Downtown West Bend shops.
10:00 am -
Spring Wine Walk
Downtown West Bend Association (DWBA) , 120 N Main St #120 , West Bend
2:30 pm
Thursday April 9
Friday April 10
Saturday April 11
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Scoop De Ville Ice Cream Shop , 65 N Main St , Hartford
5:00 pm -
Boys - Varsity - Golf Date Changed to 04-11-2026
Evergreen Country Club
9:00 am -
Port Washington Winter Market
Inventors Brewpub , 305 E Washington St , Port Washington
9:00 am -
April Fools Comedy Night at Inventors Brewpub!
Inventors Brewpub , 305 E Washington St , Port Washington
7:00 pm
Thursday April 2
Saturday April 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Did you know that Elk are the loudest member of the deer family?
Male elk, known as bulls, use their high-pitched bugle to attract mates during their breeding season. This loud bellowing-scream sound is also used… (Nextdoor ) - The day before the big storm I was called away to help a family member having surgery.
Having just returned I saw that my porch plastic snowman with an electric cord was flown (or blown) away. Other neighbors saw the likely rascal on… (Nextdoor Green Acres)
- The Adecco Group posted a job opening for Brake Press - Machine Operator in West Bend. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in West Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Bend here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jackson
- Village of Jackson couple files allegations of theft against Antigo contractor (washingtoncountyinsider.com)
- Inbox: That unity is what will drive the Packers forward (statenews.net)
Kewaskum
- Jacob Misiorowski's growth in Brewers' 8-2 win over Rays leads takeaways (stevenspointjournal.com)
- Pirates steal things (gmtoday.com)
Slinger
- Slinger Police release statement regarding alleged officer misconduct (washingtoncountyinsider.com)
- City of Plymouth seeks resident input on police staffing and funding (sheboygansun.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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