City Of West Allis

• In the Trenches of a Battleground City; Volunteers Court West Allis Voters

In the trenches of a battleground city Volunteers court West Allis voters

• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• October 12, 2004

• Lustron House in Milwaukee Loses Historic Tag

For about 22 hours, Steve Hyland was determined to never again do business with the city of Milwaukee. Hyland, who lives in West Allis and is launching a business called Gold Bus Investment Group in that city, said one of his investors on Monday misinterpreted a city panel's ruling, which struck down a historic designation for a house at 3645 S. 20th Place on Milwaukee's south side.

• Daily Reporter (Milwaukee)
• November 15, 2011

• West Allis Settles Lawsuit for $20,000; Firefighter Accused City Police of Using Excessive Force

West Allis - The city has agreed to pay $20,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by one of its firefighters, who accused two West Allis police officers of roughing him up during an arrest outside a Milwaukee tavern on Brewers opening day in April 2003. The lawsuit, filed by firefighter Guy Paider in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee, accused Officers James Schumitsch and Anthony Zingale of using excessive force in his arrest on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Paider was acquitted of both charges in April 2005.

• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• December 12, 2006

• West Allis Approves High-End Condo Plan; Development Will Include Some of City's Most Expensive Units

A local developer plans to create 42 condominiums, with prices topping out at nearly $350,000, in West Allis a $10 million investment reflecting the city's continued revival. Brian Kliesmet said Wednesday that he plans to develop Belmont Center, a five-story building on the north side of W. Greenfield Ave. between S. 63rd and S. 64th streets. The development will include 22,000 square feet of street-level retail space and underground parking, he said.

• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• March 16, 2006

• Sports Briefs

Dixon drives to victory in Milwaukee Mile WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- Scott Dixon took advantage of the heavy Milwaukee Mile traffic to pass Ryan Briscoe and drive away to a victory Sunday at the Milwaukee Mile.

• Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
• June 01, 2009

• West Allis Housing Planned; Firm Would Clean Up Former Landfill Site

A Minneapolis company that converts environmentally contaminated properties into new offices, industrial buildings and other developments, is pursuing plans to build housing on a West Allis landfill site. Real Estate Recycling Inc. is creating plans for the 20-acre site south of W. Morgan Ave. and west of S. 116th St., said Jeff Hall, company president. The site is a small portion of the city of West Allis that is completely surrounded by the city of Greenfield.

• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• July 04, 2008

• Beautiful but Temporary; Renowned Artist Creates Living' Sculpture for Native West Allis

West Allis When internationally known artist Roy Staab unveils his first-ever commission for his home city of West Allis today, don't expect to see the same outdated references many associate with this once-industrial powerhouse. There'll be no veiled images of engine parts, no tractors, no smokestacks.

• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• September 18, 2006

• City Tries to Grant New Life to Old Dump Study Could Aid Housing Development

By MARK SCHAAF The city of West Allis will research whether an old Allis- Chalmers landfill near 116th Street and Morgan Avenue has any contaminants, a necessary step in ongoing efforts by two cities to redevelop the site.

• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• August 12, 2009

• Man Says Rights Denied in Claim He Was Cited at Pewaukee Church

City of Pewaukee -- A West Allis man is seeking $50,000 in damages from the city and the Police Department, alleging in a claim that his constitutional rights were violated when he received a municipal citation for trespassing while staging a demonstration at a church. Vincent D. Jacobi, 31, was near the entrance of Galilee Lutheran Church during Sunday services on June 29, attempting to inform congregation members that the church refuses to pay him for work he did to create its Web site.

• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• October 01, 2008

• Avoiding Political Potholes Retired Public Works Head Enjoyed Sounds of Silence

By MARK SCHAAF West Allis -- Under Mike Pertmer's leadership, the city's Department of Public Works flew under the radar as much as possible.

• The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• October 07, 2009