Wisconsin State Fair rides inspected: 'Safety is our No. 1 concern'

Before the 172nd Wisconsin State Fair starts, a safety check of the rides took place Tuesday, Aug. 1. Six safety inspectors checked more than 40 rides

West Allis police chase; stop sticks, PIT maneuver help end pursuit

West Allis police arrested an 18-year-old Milwaukee man following a police chase that ended in part because of successful deployment of stop sticks and a PIT maneuver.

West Allis police chase ends with PIT maneuver
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West Allis police arrested an 18-year-old Milwaukee man following a police chase that ended in part because of successful deployment of stop sticks and a PIT maneuver.

West Allis road rage shooting; 1 hospitalized, 1 arrested

A West Allis road rage shooting on Greenfield Avenue landed one man in the hospital and another in police custody Wednesday, July 26.

West Allis hate crime, man sentenced to federal prison

A West Allis man accused of threatening his neighbors of color and slashing their car tires has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison.

Harley-Davidson West Allis block party, riders hit the street on foot

The festivities for Harley-Davidson's 120th anniversary continued Saturday with a "Bikes on the Block" party in West Allis on Greenfield Avenue.

Hank Aaron State Trail sinkhole, Wisconsin DNR closes stretch

A stretch of the Hank Aaron State Trail will be closed effective immediately due to a sinkhole, the Wisconsin DNR announced Friday, July 14.

West Allis USPS job fairs; July 14-15

The United States Postal Service will be holding job fairs in West Allis on July 14 and July 15.

Wisconsin State Fair new food, beverage record set

The Wisconsin State Fair has broken its record for the number of new food and beverage options that will be available this year.

West Allis homicide; Milwaukee man sentenced; 24 years prison

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Wilson Medina Cruz to 24 years in prison in connection with a fatal shooting at 72nd and Greenfield in West Allis last July.

West Allis fireworks early detonation at athletic complex; 2 hurt

An early detonation occurred during the City of West Allis fireworks show on the Fourth of July, and two workers putting on the show were hurt.

West Allis fireworks malfunction, 2 hurt
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An early detonation occurred during the City of West Allis fireworks show on the Fourth of July, and two workers putting on the show were hurt.

Dancing Grannies in West Allis parade, reunite with 610 Stompers

Milwaukee's Dancing Grannies danced in the West Allis Independence Day Parade with New Orleans' 610 Stompers on Saturday, July 1.

Hank Aaron State Trail; portion closed during 2023 Wisconsin State Fair

Wisconsin State Fair Park officials announced the Hank Aaron State Trail will be closed between 76th Street and 84th Street during the 2023 fair.

Greek Fest fights, 4 arrests, 'many ejections'

Greek Fest closed early on Saturday due to "multiple fights." A spokesman for Wisconsin State Fair Park said there were four arrests and "many ejections."

Greek Fest arrests after fights, closed early Saturday
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Greek Fest closed early on Saturday due to "multiple fights." A spokesman for Wisconsin State Fair Park said there were four arrests and "many ejections."

Cudahy veterinary theft, West Allis clinic hit in December

A man entered the Cudahy Veterinary Clinic Monday and asked to use the bathroom, but the owners said he stole a wallet and keys instead. Those at the West Allis Veterinary Clinic said he looked familiar. They were hit in December.

West Allis porch contractor problem, woman awarded damages

A West Allis woman took a contractor to court after problems with work on her front porch. She was awarded double damage, but she may not get that money.