Now's top photos from September 2018

Greenfield's Ratka Karac drives a kill shot at South Milwaukee on Sept. 18.

A couple walks through the main entrance to the China Lights display being assembled at the Boerner Botanical Gardens that is set to open Sept. 21. Full information on hours, dates and tickets can be found at www.chinalights.org.

Sussex Hamilton's Katelyn Lefler (left) and Megan Hawthorne (12) chase down a tipped ball during a match at the 2018 Eastbay Charger Challenge hosted by Sussex Hamilton at the Milwaukee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Gabriel Matus, 6, decorates a pumpkin during St. Joseph Catholic Parish's Oktoberfest in Wauwatosa on Sept. 15.

Catholic Memorial sophomore Kaitlyn Riley (9) celebrates match point with her teammates as they defeat Mukwonago 3-1 on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.

West Allis Hale senior Mario Delval (51) leads his team onto the field prior to the game at home against Wauwatosa West on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018.

Two-year-old Abe Heard of Pewaukee tries out a hand-cranked corn sheller during Harvest Fest at the Clark House Museum in Pewaukee on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. The annual event features hands-on activities and demonstrations of blacksmith, carving, butter churning, corn shelling, square dancing and more.

Waukesha West No. 1 singles player Molly Asfeld hammers a forehand return during the Dick Arnold Tennis Championship in Waukesha on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Asfeld placed second in the No. 1 singles flight.

Menomonee Falls' Connor Cedendo is called for pass interference against Sussex Hamilton's Lucas Finnessy on Sept. 20. Hamilton defeated Falls, 24-0, to improve to 3-3. Falls dropped to 3-3.

Eight-year-old Evan Peters of Cedarburg nets his sister Caela, 6, during the Cops & Bobbers fishing event hosted by Cedarburg Police Department at Cedar Creek Park on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The free catch-and-release event provides children a fun opportunity to interact with law enforcement officers while learning fishing techniques and water safety.

Pewaukee's Elsa Sheperd (27) elevates for a kill during the championship match against Notre Dame Academy in the Lady Pirate Invitational at Pewaukee on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Menomonee Falls players raise their helmets at the end of the national anthem before the start of the game Sept. 20 at Sussex Hamilton.

Brookfield Central's Daniel Yurk deflects the ball at Germantown on Sept. 13.

Hunter Querido of New Holstein tries to blow off some of the heat from one of five progressively insane hot nuts in the Death Nut Challenge at Just Not Salt and Pepper in Greenfield on Sept. 22.

Oconomowoc junior Nate Bruno (5) gets caught by Waukesha North's Rafa Martinez (80) during the game at Waukesha on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.

Brookfield Central defensive back Connor Kolb (13) takes down Marquette running back Daeleon Brown-Williams (12) for a loss during the game at Hart Park on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.

Oconomowoc No. 2 doubles player Tori Krcmarik fires back a forehand during the Dick Arnold Tennis Championship in Waukesha on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Krcmarik and teammate Carolyn Tuff won the No. 2 doubles flight.

Muskego freshman Brooke Porter (12) blocks at the net during the match at Waukesha South on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018.

One-year-old Hank Steiner of Pewaukee works on a craft project with his mother Megan during the annual North Lake Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The free event includes a parade, vendor market, food trucks, live music, tractor pulls, face painting, kids activities and more.

Kelly Muehlenkamp whirls up a cotton candy for a waiting child during Mukfest, presented by the Friends of Mukwonago Athletics, at Mukwonago High School on Sept. 14.

Kettle Moraine's Emily Beaster at the net at Catholic Memorial on Sept. 25.

Law enforcement personnel investigate a farm field due south of 18350 W. Coffee Road in New Berlin on Sept. 18 following an explosion that was reported at 4:20 pm on Sept. 17. Coffee Road was closed in that vicinity during a portion of the investigation.

Kettle Moraine No. 1 doubles player Taylor Meeth competes in the Dick Arnold Tennis Championship in Waukesha on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Meeth and teammate Rachel Vande Moore won the No. 1 doubles flight.

Mukwonago's Brandon Antczak (bottom) and Paul Vildberg take down Waukesha West's Trae Tetzlaff at Mukwonago on Sept. 14.

A bee dines on one of the mammoth Russian sunflowers growing in three different locations along Broad Street in Greendale.

Germantown's Joshua Wu and Brookfield Central's Collin Heyden battle for the ball at Germantown on Sept. 13.

Ethan Holland, 13, of Cedarburg and his 1-year-old brother Beckett take a ride on the Cedar Creek Farm's barrel train during the 46th annual Wine & Harvest Festival in downtown Cedarburg on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.

Oconomowoc's Julius Marks and Sun Prairie's Andrew Shanahan battle for the ball at Oconomowoc on Sept. 11.

Oconomowoc freshman Maleah Howe (10) elevates for a kill during a match at the 2018 Eastbay Charger Challenge hosted by Sussex Hamilton at the Milwaukee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Sussex Hamilton's Gavin Kuhlenbeck (center) and Franklin's Bryce Tome (right) run step in step in the first half of the Menomonee Falls Matt Hadler Cross Country Invitational Sept. 8 at Rotary Park. Kuhlenbeck finished first and Hadler second of 100 runners.

Cedarburg senior Ella Martone (13) digs a serve during a match at the 2018 Eastbay Charger Challenge hosted by Sussex Hamilton at the Milwaukee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Danny Miller performs with his namesake band during the sixth annual Taste of Mequon in the vicinity of City Hall and on Cedarburg Road on Sept. 8.

Yoga enthusiasts partake in an outdoor class during Wauwatosa's Chili'n on the Avenue chili competition on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The event features a chili competition, live music, outdoor yoga, food, beer, bounce houses, shopping and more.

Brookfield East parents post a gallery of their players at the top of the stands in a game against Sussex Hamilton at East on Sept. 7.

West Allis Central's Darius Grice stretches for extra yards against Whitnall at Central on Sept. 6.

Pewaukee celebrates winning the championship match in their Lady Pirate Invitational against Notre Dame Academy on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. This is the first time the Pirates have won the tournament in the 18-years they have been hosting it.

A guard rail standard base to an apartment parking lot is exposed when mud and debris from a steep hill flowed across Pewaukee Road where it merges with East North Street on Sept. 6 forcing the closure of Pewaukee Road between East North Road and Buena Vista Avenue.

Catholic Memorial sophomore Isabella Halcomb (3) returns a serve during the match at Mukwonago on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.

Two-year-old Kristian Santos of Milwaukee shows off his miniature VW alongside his father's original 1973 Beetle during the City of Greenfield's 2nd annual Car Show in Konkel Park on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

Oak Creek's McKenna Brieske bumps the ball to a teammate against Racine Case at Oak Creek on Sept. 4.

Nicolet High School teachers, staff and administration roll out the red carpet for students arriving for the first day of the 2018-19 school year on Sept. 4.

Catholic Memorial senior Jenna Weinfurt (12) hammers a shot past Mukwonago's Marissa Reynolds (11) during the match at Mukwonago on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.

Ivy Ford, "Chicago's Blues Kitten," performs wither her band on Sept. 1 during the Paramount Music Festival with more than a dozen live music performances over three days at Port Washington's Veterans Park Memorial Bandshell.

Keiren Price, 5, of South Milwaukee loops about on the GoGator during the 54th St. Francis Days at Milton Vretenar Memorial Park on Sept. 1.

Oconomowoc No. 2 doubles player Carolyn Tuff runs down a crosscourt shot during the Dick Arnold Tennis Championship in Waukesha on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Tuff and teammate Tori Krcmarik won the No. 2 doubles flight.

Pipers lead the Parade of the Tartans through the Waukesha County Fairgrounds through the rain during the Wisconsin Highland Games on Sept. 1

Betty Rispalje and other Redemption Lutheran Church members stood at the curb and at intersections to draw Harley drivers to a Biker Blessing on its property at 4057 N Mayfair Rd. in Wauwatosa on Aug 31.

Muskego No. 1 singles player Elizabeth Sobieski serves during the Dick Arnold Tennis Championship in Waukesha on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.

Brookfield Central quarterback Drew Leszczynski (2) sends a bomb downfield late in the first half of the game against Marquette at Hart Park on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. The pass fell incomplete.

St. Francis' Dylan Baier scrambles for a loose ball that was recovered by Living Word Lutheran's at St. Francis on Sept. 21

South Milwaukee's Kassidy Johns bumps the ball to a teammate at home against Greenfield on Sept. 18.

Youngsters gather at Cedar Creek Park for the inaugural Cedarburg Cops & Bobbers fishing event hosted by Cedarburg Police Department on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The free catch-and-release event provides children a fun opportunity to interact with law enforcement officers while learning fishing techniques and water safety.

Cedarburg Police Officer Eric Weisenberger helps a youngster with her casting technique during the inaugural Cops & Bobbers fishing event hosted by Cedarburg Police Department at Cedar Creek Park on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The free catch-and-release event provides children a fun opportunity to interact with law enforcement officers while learning fishing techniques and water safety.

Janet Erickson of JLE Designs in Theresa adjusts one of her handcrafted artworks during the 50th annual Cheery Cherry Fall Fair in Menomonee Falls on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. The event features arts and crafts vendors, raffles, wine tasting, a beer garden, live music and more.

Lake Five Farms of Colgate offered visitors a variety of fresh produce during the 50th annual Cheery Cherry Fall Fair in Menomonee Falls on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. The event features arts and crafts vendors, raffles, wine tasting, a beer garden, live music and more.

Jessicca Adrihan of Milwaukee stops for a photo with a giant broomstick during the Midwest Magic Fest at the Waukesha County Expo Center on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. The family friendly event featured one-of-a-kind entertainment, mythical creatures, games, crafts, vendors, unique photo-ops, costume contests and much more.

Three-year-old Anna Hodgson of Wales enjoys a lollipop while her father Sean fits her for a hockey helmet during the Mullett Ice Center's 20th anniversary open house celebration on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. The event featured free public skating, speed and figure skating demonstrations, open ice times for hockey, Eisstock and more.

Arrowhead No. 1 singles player Celia Panther competes in the Dick Arnold Tennis Championship in Waukesha on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.

West Allis Hale quarterback Bryce Niebuhr (12) tries a forward pitch-out while under pressure at home against Wauwatosa West on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. The ball was intercepted by Wauwatosa West's Trevor Kuhl.

Two-year-old Harper Sutkiewicz and Jena Fleischman, both of Waukesha, visit the Cedar Creek Farm petting zoo during the 46th annual Wine & Harvest Festival in downtown Cedarburg on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.

Brookfield Central defensive back Joey Cleary (22) attempts to block a PAT during the game against Marquette at Hart Park on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.

Marquette's John O'Brien (7) and Riley Nowakowski (14) catch Brookfield Central quarterback Drew Leszczynski (2) in the backfield during the game at home on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.

Waukesha South senior Molly Posta (3) faces Muskego's Anastasia Dowd (4) at the net in Waukesha on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018.

Wisconsin Lutheran junior Julia Treichel (6) elevates for a kill during a match at the 2018 Eastbay Charger Challenge hosted by Sussex Hamilton at the Milwaukee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls on Saturday, Sept. 15. Julia was awarded All-Tournament Player honors.

A veteran watches the ceremony prior to the Angels of the Road "Ride for Veterans" inaugural benefit ride hosted by the Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382 in Menomonee Falls on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative.

A motorcyclist departs for the Angels of the Road "Ride for Veterans" inaugural benefit ride hosted by the Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382 in Menomonee Falls on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative.

Kettle Moraine senior Alena Hester (7) returns a serve during a match at the 2018 Eastbay Charger Challenge hosted by Sussex Hamilton at the Milwaukee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Oak Creek's Trinity Weisensel reacts to her kill shot against Racine Case at Oak Creek on Sept. 4.

Sussex Hamilton junior Jessica Bagley (7) elevates for a kill during a match at the 2018 Eastbay Charger Challenge hosted by Sussex Hamilton at the Milwaukee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Brookfield Central freshman Mckenna Wucherer (14) serves during a match at the 2018 Eastbay Charger Challenge hosted by Sussex Hamilton at the Milwaukee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Waukesha West senior Anna Nerad (21) elevates for a kill during a match at the 2018 Eastbay Charger Challenge hosted by Sussex Hamilton at the Milwaukee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Youngsters play in giant inflatable soccer balls during the annual North Lake Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The free event includes a parade, vendor market, food trucks, live music, tractor pulls, face painting, kids activities and more.

Visitors explore the Fine Arts Show behind the Cedarburg Cultural Center during the 46th annual Wine & Harvest Festival in downtown Cedarburg on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. The free two-day family-oriented arts and crafts event features homegrown produce, artisan foods, award-winning wines of Cedar Creek Winery, live music, children's activities and much more.

Musicians Jenna Rades and Michael Sodnik (not pictured) perform during Pewaukee Parktoberfest at Kiwanis Village Park on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The event, hosted in conjunction with Pewaukee Park & Rec., features the Winnebeergo mobile beer garden, live music, food trucks, a rotating selection of 12 different craft beers, games and more.

Marquette junior George Kwiecinski waves a flag from the student section at Hart Park during the game against Menomonee Falls on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.

Pewaukee's Ally Longden (11) bumps during the championship match against Notre Dame Academy in the Lady Pirate Invitational at Pewaukee on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Oconomowoc running back Drake Reese (24) loses his helmet after colliding with Waukesha North defenders on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.

Waukesha North quarterback Johnny Kelliher (18) delivers a bomb during the game at home against Oconomowoc on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.

University School linebacker Gordy Leech (8) wraps up Lake Country Lutheran's Dane Vance (7) during the game at Lake Country Lutheran on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018.

Mukwonago senior Hannah Powers (4) returns a serve during the match at home against Catholic Memorial on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.

Wood carver Dick Minch of Waukesha works on a whimsical bark carving during Harvest Fest at the Clark House Museum in Pewaukee on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. The annual event features hands-on activities and demonstrations of blacksmith, carving, butter churning, corn shelling, square dancing and more.

Karl Emshoff of Wauwatosa attaches a flag to his motorcycle prior to the Angels of the Road "Ride for Veterans" inaugural benefit ride hosted by the Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382 in Menomonee Falls on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative.

Bob Gross of New Berlin adds a last minute shine to his immaculate 1957 Chevrolet Corvette during the City of Greenfield's 2nd annual Car Show in Konkel Park on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

Five-year-old Gibson Bryant of Oconomowoc sits for a face painting by Leea Woolard of Life's A Party Face Painting during the 7th annual Fall Festival hosted by the Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The event features live music, dancing, shopping, arts and crafts, food, refreshments and more.

Whitefish Bay players stand for the national anthem prior to the game at home against Grafton on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.

Grafton defensive back Calen Knauer (2) attempts to block a PAT by Whitefish Bay kicker Michael Kauffman (26) during the game at Whitefish Bay on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.

Senior girls in black took on the Junior Girls in a Homecoming Powder Puff football game at Grafton High School on Sept. 27.

Cedarburg's Willy Kornetzke sends the ball at Grafton on Sept. 27.

Customer shop for vintage, antique, upcycled, recycled and handmade treasures during Barn Market Weekend at Hawthorne Hill Farm in New Berlin on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. The free three-day event features more than 50 local artisans and vendors.

Waukesha West wide receiver Trae Tetzlaff (16) battles Arrowhead defender Jacob Boray (7) for a pass during the game in Hartland on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.

Arrowhead wide receiver Jonathan Witter (8) battles for yardage against a trio of Waukesha West defenders during the game in Hartland on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.

Freshman Josh Davies gets yanked backwards on the bungie game during the annual DECA Hawkfest event at Arrowhead High School in Hartland on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. The event, which is free to attend, raises money for local charities via paid attractions, games, food and more.

Seventeen-month-old Harrison Bagurdes of Lisbon investigates a vintage tractor during Pumpkin Fest at Basse's Taste of Country in Colgate on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. The annual event features a variety of fun fall activities for the whole family. Visit bassesfarms.com for more info.

Four-year-old Isabelle Enright of Colgate bounces on the giant jumping pillow with her grandmother Wendy Blewett during their visit to Pumpkin Fest at Basse's Taste of Country in Colgate on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. The annual event features a variety of fun fall activities for the whole family. Visit bassesfarms.com for more info.

Jackson Davis of Pewaukee gives words of encouragement as his 4-year-old daughter Charlie finds her footing during the Girls Try Hockey for Free event at Eble Park Ice Arena in Brookfield on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. The Waukesha County Wolves all girls hockey organization hosted the event.

Catholic Memorial senior Kennedy Crain (17) bumps over her shoulder during the match at Mukwonago on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.

Seventeen-month-old Elliott Gale of Sussex keeps busy in the children's play area during the Sussex Touch-a-Truck event at the Civic Center on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018.

Wauwatosa firefighter/paramedic Matt Gilanyi comes up for air in the dunk tank during TosaFest 2018 at Hart Park on Friday, Sept. 7. The free two-day event features live music, food, kids activities and more.