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13 min ago | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Chris Abele rips surprise move to fire top county lawyer

The civil war between the Milwaukee County Board and County Executive Chris Abele is about to claim its first major casualty.

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4 hrs ago | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Crash injures motorcyclists on freeway

Two motorcyclists were injured Tuesday when one lost control of his cycle while changing lanes on the freeway, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

WauwatosaNOW.com

First peregrine falcon chicks at Wauwatosa energy plant tagged

The three peregrine falcon chicks that are the first to roost at We Energies' Milwaukee County Power Plant have been tagged in preparation for their first flight.

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Related Topix: Wauwatosa, WI, Entomology, Science, La Crosse, WI

Bayside

County Executive Race: Deceit for All

I wish Lena Taylor would stop sending her campaign literature to me. She doesn't have anything forr me to convince me to cast a vote for her.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, US Politics, US News, Herb Kohl, US Senate, Democrat

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

County must pay sick leave to retirees who became managers

Milwaukee County must pay the full unused sick leave balance for two retirees who shifted from union to management jobs, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

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Whitefish Bay

Bay board chooses Serebin as interim trustee

Tara Serebin, a 17-year Whitefish Bay resident, was chosen by the Village Board Monday to serve the remainder of recently-resigned trustee Lauri Rollings' term.

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Related Topix: Whitefish Bay, WI, Milwaukee, WI, University of Wisconsin Madison

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Estabrook Park's beer garden expected to spawn more such venues

As the Estabrook Park Beer Garden prepares for the grand opening of its second season this week and another beer garden is set to launch in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County officials and garden operators say the popularity of such venues will likely lead to more of them.

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Related Topix: Wauwatosa, WI, Weather, Brown Deer, WI, World News, Germany, Milwaukee, WI

Mon Jun 17, 2013

WBAY-TV Green Bay

Death of Wis. baby investigated as homicide

The Milwaukee County medical examiner's office is investigating the death of a 7-day-old boy as a homicide.

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Related Topix: Oshkosh, WI, Wisconsin, Outagamie County, WI, Shawano, WI

AmmoLand

Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke Encourages Gun Ownership, Now Under Attack by County Board

This past spring, many of you may have heard of, or viewed news reports pertaining to Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke's public service announcements that made national news.

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Related Topix: Guns, Life, Self Defense

JD Supra

No Federal Criminal Charges Against Police Officers For Death Of Derek Williams

As previously reported on this Blog here , Derek Williams died in Milwaukee Police Department custody in July 2011.

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Related Topix: US News

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Mistrial declared after no verdict in Milwaukee rapper's slaying

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner called a mistrial Monday morning in the case of Billy Griffin, who was charged in the death of rapper Evon Young.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI

WTMJ-AM Milwaukee

Man who fell in Milwaukee River Sunday dies

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner has confirmed that the man who fell into the Milwaukee River on Sunday has passed away.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI

Sun Jun 16, 2013

AOL City Guide

Hampton Inn Milwaukee-Northwest

Only moments from theaters and museums, this hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin offers guests a variety of convenient services and comfortable amenities for a memorable stay.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI

WTMJ-AM Milwaukee

Drive Sober program catches 11 more drunk drivers

The busts were part of the continued enforcement of the Milwaukee County Sheriff Office's "Operation Drive Sober" program.

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River Hills

News & Notes: Nov. 2

A home fire impacts the life of an American family every 85 seconds. By providing an early warning and critical extra seconds to escape, smoke alarms cut in half your family's risk of dying in a home fire - but only if they work.

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Related Topix: Shorewood, WI, Bayside, WI, Thiensville, WI, Whitefish Bay, WI

Examiner.com

Potawatomi shooting injures 1, causes chaos at Milwaukee bingo casino

A Potawatomi shooting is under investigation after a woman was shot in the leg at the bingo casino in Milwaukee over a confrontation with her boyfriend, resulting in a chaotic scene for frightened gamblers, CBS58News reported on June 16. The shooting at Potawatomi Bingo Casino occurred about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, police said.

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Whitefish Bay

Sidewalk medallions will make note of historic Bay homes

Medallions will start appearing in sidewalks in front of Whitefish Bay homes that are architecturally unique or have a historic interest.

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Related Topix: Whitefish Bay, WI

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Wisconsin judges say bail bonds system would shortchange crime victims

Madison - Last year in Wisconsin, $9.5 million in bail money from criminals was used to compensate their victims and help run the state's legal system - money that Right now, when defendants post bail, county clerks of court hold on to the money.

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Related Topix: Prison, Wisconsin, Barron County, WI

Sat Jun 15, 2013

St. Francis

Officials hone their opposition to bridge's removal

South Shore officials have joined in opposing a possible state study that would consider tearing down the high-profile Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, South Milwaukee, WI, Cudahy, WI

River Hills

Communities won't see increase from North Shore Fire Department

Meeting early Monday morning, the North Shore Fire Department Board of Directors approved the department's 2012 budget but acknowledged it may have to make adjustments depending on the resolution of cuts proposed in the Milwaukee County 2012 budget.

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Related Topix: Health Insurance, Health