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NEWSROOM * CIRCULATION * ADVERTISING
Friday
September 2010
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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
News tips? Story ideas?
Contact us
• 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.
Schools honored for success among low-income students
Three West Allis-West Milwaukee schools have been honored for success in educating students from low-income families.
Health officials tackle skin condition
West Allis — A small outbreak of impetigo on the Nathan Hale football team has been contained, West Allis Health Commissioner Terry Brandenburg said.
Area students show improved college readiness
When it comes to results of the ACT, the 36-point college admission test widely used in Wisconsin, several area school officials said they were pleased to see students bucking national and state downward trends.(1)
Sullivan, Vukmir hit the streets in critical Senate race
West Allis voters will head to the polls in November to have their say in a legislative race that could determine which party controls the state Senate.
5th District candidates getting cash from everywhere
There are 311 candidates running for state Senate and Assembly in Wisconsin this fall.
More Headlines
- Suspect charged in cop shootings
- Officials aim to hold 'absentee landlords' accountable (2)
- State Fair beats the heat
- Allis-Chalmers again goes to school
- West Allis: Police to Segway into new crime-fighting tactics (5)
- West Allis: Scam stems from police shooting
- State Fair not just fun and games (1)
- A less-taxing situation (4)
- Bad investment still plagues district (12)
- Cops on foot beat meet the neighbors (1)
- New city hot line will fight fraud, malfeasance
- Tosa chili cookoff to draw the seasoned
- Affordable housing hopes for money-saving funds
- Time enough at last to stay busier than ever
- West Allis: Local shelter patiently tries to find homes for cats (6)
West Allis man accused of lacing father's drinks
A 54-year-old West Allis man whose father was threatening to cut him out of his will was charged in Waukesha County Thursday with lacing the older man's drinks with a concoction of windshield wiper fluid and paint thinner.
Man sues West Allis over gun open-carry arrest
Cited for carrying a holstered gun on his property, Brad Krause fought back and won acquittal. Now Krause is the plaintiff in a civil case against the City of West Allis, whose employees violated his constitutional rights, according to his lawsuit.(122)
West Allis-West Milwaukee bond rating hit again
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District's credit rating has been reduced for the third time since early 2009, stemming from a decision to use borrowed money to fund investments that have soured.(37)
Growing Power to host conference
Growing Power is gearing up to host what could be the largest farm conference of its kind Sept. 10 through 12 at State Fair Park in West Allis.
Man charged with shooting two West Allis officers
Demario Lamonte Bell, 23, of West Milwaukee was charged this week with two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and one count each of being a felon in possession of a firearm and fleeing from or eluding a traffic officer.
More Headlines
- Cosleeping death of infant reported in West Allis
- Injured West Allis officers ‘in good spirits'
- West Allis mayor praises 2 officers (78)
- West Allis firefighters may smoke (55)
- Ruling expected this week on smoking ban compromise (94)
- Cab company, West Allis hit impasse (11)
- West Allis OKs permit for alternative school site
- Paradise Theater in West Allis is sold (1)
- Paradise Theater, in West Allis, sold, undergoing repairs (23)
- Man, 56, shot in suspected robbery in West Milwaukee (5)
Best Care for Kids
New blog provides health advice, tips for families
The 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:
Voice of the City
City's new blog full of
news, information for residents
WestAllisNOW.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:
West Allis CharitiesFind out what good West Allis Charities is up to:
Rotary Club of West AllisLearn more about the activities of the Rotary Club of West Allis.
Community Alliance Against DrugsFind out about the activities of CAAD.
Downtown West AllisThe downtown businesses share their goals, events and projects:
Gas WatchFind out where the cheapest gas is being sold in West Allis.
Family WatchdogUse the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in West Allis.
Presidential campaign contributionsFind out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.
Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:
Your Parks
Find out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:
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