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Friends and family gather to remember man killed by July 22nd flash floods
Seven days after the July 22nd floods battered parts of the Milwaukee area, a crowd gathers to honor a young man where he died.
Milwaukee Bike Officer Dragged by Car, Teenage Suspect Arrested
A Milwaukee Police officer on a bicycle was dragged by a fleeing driver in an incident on the city's north side.
Officer on bike hit, dragged in Milwaukee
A gunshot was fired after a Milwaukee police officer on bike patrol was hit by a fleeing car and dragged.
Some Milwaukee-area businesses continue bailout after floods
Kim Alwan had just finished filing an insurance claim July 22 for a flood the week before at her shop, Village Bazaar.
After Milwaukee floods, Barrett leads, Walker bolts
Last week, the city of Milwaukee and its surrounding suburbs were hit by devastating rain showers that caused severe damage to the area.
Wis. Democratic Party runs ad in governor's race
The Wisconsin Democratic Party is running its first television ad of the governor's race, attacking Republican candidate Scott Walker's decision to campaign after floods hit Milwaukee last weekend.
City of Milwaukee coordinates flood cleanup volunteer effort
There's an immediate need for cleanup help, especially among people who may be alone or elderly.
Milwaukee Flood devastation
Some have labeled it "Katrina-esque." Others remain shocked and dismayed by the devastation left behind from last week's torrential downpour, which resulted in severe flooding across the Metro-Milwaukee area and surrounding suburbs.
Bankruptcy filings up 16 percent
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 8:24 a.m. MILWAUKEE a ' Bankruptcy filings are up 16 percent in Wisconsin during the first half of the year.
40 puppies dead after catching parvovirus in Milwaukee
More than 40 puppies have died after catching a dangerous virus in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Humane Society is reminding people to get healthy puppies - like the one shown above - vaccinated against the parvovirus.
Raw Video: MPD Chief on 12-Year-Old Shot
Milwaukee Police are sending a message to the person who put a 12-year-old girl in the hospital with multiple gunshots.
Mobile food vendors bring lunch to Milwaukee's curb sides
Mobile food vendors such as The Pita Brothers are giving fast food a new meaning.
July storms and flooding - Wednesday's photos
Willie Rogers, right, and his brother Roosevelt Rogers, both from Milwaukee, help out a friend whose water heater was damaged by flooding, as they unload it at United Milwaukee Scrap.
Milwaukee Ballet's Emergence
This summer, some special young stars have been tirelessly stomping, clapping, jumping, twirling, rolling and soaring in hopes of advancing their dreams of becoming professional ballet dancers.
Some beaches reopen after flood, but not in Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee beaches remain closed nearly a week after sewage overflow from last week's floods forced them to close, but some other beaches in the county have reopened.
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Out with the old...
Workers have started dismantling the Bradley Center scoreboard.
Another puff on the statewide smoking ban
Four weeks into the statewide smoking ban and the City of Milwaukee has finally decided how to enforce the new law.
American Idol: A major judicial shakeup
We know Simon's gone next season, Ellen has bailed and now there's word that Kara DioGuardi's gone, too. It may be just what "American Idol" needs.
OnMedia: A year away from newspapers
Saturday marks the first anniversary of my departure from the newspaper business. What's changed in my absence?
Milwaukee, we're not an "irritation prone city"
A new poll conducted by Sperling's BestPlaces ranks the "most irritation prone cities." Milwaukee's near the bottom of the list.
OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: July 30-August 1, 2010
Two county fairs, a celebration of African culture, a visit from Neil Young and the witches of "Wicked" are just a few ways to keep you and yours amused this weekend. Need more? Fear not, we've got plenty.
Stepping out of my "comfort zone"
Spending time at the golf course is supposed to be relaxing. Not in this case, however.
Pleading "no contest" to Fire Pit's competitive eating burger challenge
It seemed like a good idea -- or at least, not a horrible idea -- when our friends at Potawatomi invited us to try their new promotion, the "Home Run Challenge" at the Fire Pit Sports Bar and Grill. It's their new cheeseburger-eating contest that kicked off during All Star Week and runs through the World Series ... and it's a doozy.
Farm Aid to mark 25th anniversary at Miller Park
A formal announcement won't be made until Monday, but Willie Nelson let it slip during a radio interview this week that Farm Aid will hold its annual concert Oct. 2 in Milwaukee and a source told OnMilwaukee.com that the show will be held at Miller Park.
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: July 29
An alternative to water, local coffee posters, outstanding headphones and an expensive (but effective) new razor ... are just a few of the things we like this week.
Channel 4 wins at 10 p.m. in July
July is the least important "sweeps" month of the year, but for the record, Channel 4's 10 o'clock news won the race.
Dope Folks mine hip-hop's past for new label
John Kuester -- aka Kid Millions -- and Chris Schulist have launched a new label, Dope Folks Records, that is reissuing rare rap records. They get the party officially started on Aug. 14.
OnHollywood: Angelina Jolie talks "Salt"
Being one of the most famous women in the world with paparazzi chasing you at every moment must be a difficult way to live your life but that's what Angelina Jolie must deal with. Gino Salomone caught up with the actress in Washington, D.C.
Packers training camp guide
Packers players are moving into the dorms at St. Norbert College today. The team's 65th training camp opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 1 as the team prepares for its regular season opener -- a nationally televised match-up against Philadelphia Sept. 12 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Bad connections
The onset of social networking, particularly Facebook and Twitter, has allowed the average person to have hundreds, often thousands, of "friends." It has provided the opportunity to build "relationships" most never thought possible.
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