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July 2009

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» Fourth parade photo gallery now online 7/3

» Brookfield Central, West Allis Hale baseball photos now online 7/2

» Central back in first with win, East loss 7/1

» New city law bans scalping of fair tickets 7/1

» Police to hit road on motorcycles 7/1

» Neighborhood Watch program continues to grow 6/30

» Marquette University High School honor rolls now online 6/29

» Armed robbers take cash from liquor store 6/29

» City flooded by angry residents 6/26

» 'Debt' confrontation leads to gun and theft arrests 6/26

» West Allis mayor calls special meeting for tonight to discuss flooding concerns 6/25

» Vukmir to challenge Sullivan for 5th District Senate seat 6/25

» Town hall meeting to discuss flooding problems 6/24

» Flood clean-up kits available at City Hall 6/24

» District lagging behind its Open Enrollment goals 6/23

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Local News & Features

Plenty of frustration, but no real solutions

Residents who suffered damage in the recent flooding that hit the city are looking for answers. But city officials say there are no easy solutions to the flooding woes.

Forum: Is city doing enough?
Related story: Federal aid unlikely this time
Related story: City gets waterlogged again

Finances getting worse for State Fair Park's exposition center, audit says

The Wisconsin Exposition Center's financial position is worsening and merits close attention, according to a Legislative Audit Bureau review.

From NOW Newspapers

More local coverage: News | Sports | Neighbors

Obituaries | Letters to the Editor

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

More local coverage: News | Sports

Police News

The latest crime news from the West Allis Police Department:

Police briefs | Police blotter

Going Prices

Recent home sales in West Allis

Around the Town

Our picks from the Community Calendar

West Allis July 4 celebration
Date: Thursday through Sunday, July 2-5
A four-day celebration featuring a parade, live music, water games and much more. Complete schedule

Greenfield July 4 celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4
The event begins with a noon parade at 68th and Layton that will travel to Konkel Park. The park will host a variety of entertainment options, including inflatable rides and food and drink. Fireworks are set for just after dusk.

See entire Community Calendar

West Allis Links

• City of West Allis
• Village of West Milwaukee
• West Allis/West Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
• West Allis Public Library
• West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
• West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Department

Visit our complete list of WA-WM Links.

Have a suggestion for a link? We're always looking for links to local web sites ... If your organization would like to add a link, send us a news tip.

Your Views

Forum: What is the best thing about summer in Milwaukee?

Forum: Is the city doing enough to fix flooding problems?

Your Stories

Do you have some news that you'd like to share? Tell us what's going on with your family, business, school or organization!

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Your Photos

From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, share your visual memories with the rest of the community.

Debbie Mauel, Lifestyle Coordinator Library Square Retirement Community - West Allis , WI

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Community Voices

Local residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.

Live from District Five
By State Senator Jim Sullivan
A Special Fourth of July Thank You to Service Members, Veterans and Their Families (3)

Laura's Corner
By Laura Beyer
What turns me on?? (5)

Spotlight on West Allis
By Steve Makovec
WOW!

(Sponsor's Name Here)
By Michael James
Let's hope to avoid a rerun of the fall of 1987 (1)

East End Views
By Mary Ann Sparks
More East End Observations

The View From Here
By Julie Shea
People Watching at the Lake (7)

That's Life
By TJ Meyers-Jansky
The Love of a Step-Mom...The Starting Point

See All Blogs

If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger. Get started today.

This is West Allis

This is West Allis: Mayor Dan Devine shares his thoughts about why West Allis is a great place to live, work and play

Your Map

Click on the map, and help us plot the stores, churches, city buildings and landmarks that make West Allis the unique community it is.

City of West Allis

Help pick city's new Web site

West Allis is redesigning its official city Web Site, and is looking for a new look and feel for it home page. There are 14 designs in the running, and now it's your turn to vote for your favorite.

Fun for the Fourth

West Allis' four-day celebration is entitled "One Nation, United We Stand" and begins the Wednesday before the 4th with a breakfast at City Hall honoring scholars, musicians and athletes. The celebration continues Thursday with a parade beginning at State Fair Park at 7 p.m. and continuing to Veterans' Memorial Park. Fireworks are set for 9:30 p.m. Saturday at State Fair Park. Check out the city's official schedule.

Photo gallery: Images from the parade

MilwaukeeMoms.com: Metro area Fourth events

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and WestAllisNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to the honor rolls page.

Spotlight on West Allis

West Allis Charities
Find out what good West Allis Charities is up to:

Downtown West Allis
The downtown businesses share their goals, events and projects:

Gas Watch
Find out where the cheapest gas is being sold in West Allis.

Family Watchdog
Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in West Allis.

Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

Fitness Together Transformation Competition

Beat the heat

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, check out this MilwaukeeMoms.com listing of local pools and beaches.

NOW All-Suburban Softball

Greenfield's Shannon Butts has been named the All-Suburban Softball Player of the Year by the NOW staff and online voters. The junior went 15-6 on the mound and batted .482 to lead her team to a divisional title.

Profile: Softball duo a sister act

Coach of the Year: Jack of all trades

All-Suburban team: Profiles of each player

West Allis Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports Spotlight The sports season is in full swing at Nathan Hale and Central high schools and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in track, softball and more!