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February 2010

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Regular Features

Police Blotter: This week's crime reports
Police Notes: The latest West Allis crime briefs
News & Notes: Local news briefs
Obituaries: Local death notices
Meetings: School and city government meetings schedule

 

Community Calendar: What's
on tap around town
Things to Do: Our top picks
of upcoming events

 

Corrections: Corrections and clarifications to recent stories

 

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From NOW Newspapers

West Allis

New director sees State Fair Park as part of the neighborhood

Richard FrenetteWest Allis — The new executive director of the Wisconsin State Fair is no stranger to the issues fairs can present to surrounding neighborhoods.

West Allis

CiCi's serves up something new on Highway 100

Tailor made for frugal cheeseheads, the first CiCi's Pizza Buffet in Wisconsin is set to open later this spring on Highway 100. The restaurant will feature low-priced pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet, as well as a game room to create a family-friendly experience.

Wheelchair game is one way students remember veterans

West Allis — Fans were treated to a different kind of basketball in between the junior varsity and varsity games at Nathan Hale High School on Thursday night.

West Allis

Fire officials get hot over searing comments

West Allis — It's safe to say West Allis fire officials didn't take kindly to suggestions their Fire Department would not be up to the task of battling blazes in Milwaukee.

Man faces attempted homicide charge

West Allis — The 49-year-old West Allis man involved in a Jan. 17 standoff with police has been charged with first-degree attempted homicide.

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From the Journal Sentinel

Off-duty deputy suspended after suspected drunken driving

An off-duty Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy was suspended after being found behind the wheel of his car unresponsive and in an apparent highly intoxicated state.

Ex-swim coach sentenced to 20 years on sex abuse charge

For three decades, former West Allis swim coach Daniel Acker befriended boys from broken homes, gained their trust and sexually assaulted them, according to prosecutors.

New State Fair chief plans to use lessons of past to shape fair's future

When Rick Frenette was 12 years old in the early 1960s, he was running the hot dog-on-a-stick stand at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair for his father in his hometown of Chippewa Falls. Frenette is running the show now as director of the Wisconsin State Fair.

West Allis OKs temporary ban on smoke shops, adult gift stores

West Allis — The Common Council on Tuesday approved a temporary ban on new stores in the downtown area that sell "smoking accessories" or "marital aids."

Watchdog Update

Life settlements seller arrested in Florida for fraud

A two-time felon who Heritage Christian Schools officials say defrauded the school has been arrested in Florida on insurance fraud charges involving about $500,000.

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Best Care for Kids

New blog provides health advice, tips for families

Best Care for KidsThe Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-New Berlin blog offers health and safety guidelines, as well as tips on injury prevention, seasonal health, parenting and resources for families.

Latest post:

Marquette University

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.
Photo galleries

Central wins GMC

 West Allis Central wrestlers cruised to a victory in the Greater Metro Conference Meet, and we've got shots from the event in this photo gallery.


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Voice of the City

City's new blog full of
news, information for residents

Voice of the CityWestAllisNOW.com is teaming up with the city of West Allis on a new blog that provides the community with the latest news from all city departments.
Latest post:

Prep hoops central

Are you a basketball fanatic? Check out our prep basketball page for power rankings of 42 teams, a forum, and much more.

Spotlight on West Allis
West Allis Charities West Allis Charities
Find out what good West Allis Charities is up to:
 
West Allis Rotary Rotary Club of West Allis
Learn more about the activities of the Rotary Club of West Allis.
 
West Allis Charities Community Alliance Against Drugs
Find out about the activities of CAAD.
 
Downtown West Allis Downtown West Allis
The downtown businesses share their goals, events and projects:
 
Gas Watch Gas Watch
Find out where the cheapest gas is being sold in West Allis.
 
Family Watchdog Family Watchdog
Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in West Allis.
 
Presidential campaign contributions Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

 

West Allis Prep Sportlight

 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 basketball, wrestling and more!

Photo Gallery: Images from the season

Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage

Spotlight on Milwaukee County

Wisconsin Humane Society Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:

 

Your Parks Your Parks
Find out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:

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