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Cities League, Mayor Urge Police and Fire Be Added to Collective Bargaining
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities says state lawmakers should not exempt police and fire unions from budget repair provisions.
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Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
- Brookfield, WI
A Green Bay native with a journalism degree and criminology and law studies minor from Marquette University, Lisa Sink comes to Patch.com after working for more than 15 years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / JSOnline.com and the Milwaukee Sentinel. She also has freelanced for other media, such as the Business Journal, Wisconsin Builder magazine and the American Planning Association.
Way back in those heady college days, Lisa says she naively thought she had life figured out. But then she got married, bought a house and had two children. And she learned that life is messy and learning is a lifelong adventure.
Learning about new people and ideas is what keeps Lisa in journalism during this uncertain time for the industry. Patch.com will offer her new editing and managerial challenges that she is sure to stumble upon. But then she'll get up and keep moving.
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School Board Approves $1M Roof Repair
Board members Tom Gehl and Glen Allgaier said they believe the roof work was not needed when $62M referendum passed but was an issue before construction ended.
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Zipperer Praises Court Ruling to Curtail Public Worker Contracts
State Sen. Rich Zipperer, whose district includes part of Brookfield, says Supreme Court's decision upholding budget repair bill will improve state's finances.
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State Budget Means Fewer Teachers, Larger Class Sizes for Elmbrook
The Elmbrook School Board approved a 2011-12 district budget that will lower school property taxes for Elmbrook residents while class sizes and fees increase.
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Craigslist Buyer Propositioned for Sex
A Brookfield woman told police she got an early-morning call from a Craigslist seller who solicited her for sex.
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Proposed Target Store in Brookfield Wins Approvals
Plan Commission recommends council approve 175,00-square-foot retail complex on West Blue Mound Road.
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Go Shopping, Lose Wedding Ring
For the second time in a month, women have reported losing pricey wedding rings at shopping centers.
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Report: Shoppes of Brookfield Commons Files for Bankruptcy
Bloomberg News is reporting that the Shoppes at Brookfield Commons has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Elmbrook Humane Society Rescues Puppy Mill Dogs
The Brookfield shelter last night picked up six dogs rescued at puppy mills from across the Midwest and will prepare them for adoption.
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Brookfield East Senior Calls Graduation an "Iconic Moment"
East High commencement speakers Scott Memmel and Joseph Springer urge their peers to soak in the moment and look forward to the future.
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Brookfield Central Grads Urged to Follow Their Hearts
More than 300 seniors celebrated their accomplishments and remembered two former classmates at graduation Sunday.
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St. John Vianney Kicks Off Festival
The annual church festival features a pig roast and fish fry, as well as carnival rides and a chance to win a 2011 Mercedes Benz and Lincoln MKZ.
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2011 Summer Calendar: Local Fun
Yes, Milwaukee is teaming with fabulous summer festivals and events. But there's a lot to do locally, too. Check out summer, Brookfield style.
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Poll-working Couple Handled More Than 60 Elections
City passes resolution recognizing the service of Howard and Joyce Washechek, who served as Brookfield poll workers and chief election inspectors.
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Neighbors Raise Concerns About Target Store
Target officials say the Underwood Crossing project will be a boon, not a burden to city.
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Graduation Week
Elmbrook will hold its high school graduation ceremonies Sunday.
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Three Brookfield Holdups in a Week
The descriptions of the suspects are different in the armed robberies of a Subway restaurant, Marriott Residence Inn and attempted robbery of The Vitamin Shoppe.
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Police Report: Dirt Bikes and Dogs Mating
The latest police calls include a flurry of animal complaints, as well as dirt bike noises, employee theft and sewer backup.
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Police Seeking Suspect in Hotel Robbery
Brookfield police have released a sketch of the suspect in a holdup Saturday night at the Residence Inn Hotel.
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Wirth Aquatic Center Opens Saturday
Brookfield's public pool is opening just in time for warm, humid weather.
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