Mahal's paintings to be featured at zoo event

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Published May 6, 2010 at 9:05 p.m.

Mahal and his surrogate mother M.J. have been painting up a storm at the Milwaukee County Zoo, and their work will be featured during the Zoo’s Project M.O.M. event on Mother’s Day Sunday, ...

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Mom shoots son when holdup prank goes wrong

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Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 8:50 a.m.

A young man's attempt to play a practical joke on his mother Thursday went awry when the woman ended up in police custody and the son ended up with a bullet in his groin, police said.The injured 21-year-old told police he thought it would be funny to frighten his mother when she returned from shopping, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. So the young man put on a ski mask about 9 p.m. and approached her at their house in the 3700 block of N. 13th Street, police said.The 37-year-old

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Salvation Army still seeking donated toys

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Published Dec. 20, 2009 at 6:36 p.m.

The Salvation Army is running short of toys to hand out and is seeking donations. Monday is the last day for distribution of toys to needy children.There's a critical need for toys for boys and girls ages 8 to 12 as well as infants. Maj. Jesse G. Collins, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander, said a record 15,344 children were registered to receive toys this holiday season.Toy donations may be dropped off at the Salvation Army Toy Shop, 5880 N. 60th St., on Monday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30

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Defendant lost mom to murder

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Published Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:19 p.m.

A man charged last week with wounding a Milwaukee police officer is the only son of a woman slain by a suspected serial killer ...

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No foul play in 7-month-old's death, authorities say

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Published Sept. 15, 2009 at 10:38 a.m.

Authorities have found no signs of foul play in the investigation of a 7-month-old baby who died Saturday, authorities said Tuesday morning.Police questioned the mother and grandmother of a baby who died Saturday night in a house in the 900 block of N. 35th St.Police and emergency medical crews found the child unresponsive when they answered a call for assistance about 11 p.m., police said Sunday. The mother, grandmother and several other children were in the home at the time, police said ...

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Baby who slept with dad found dead

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Published Aug. 26, 2009 at 9:12 p.m.

A 2-month-old girl who was found dead Tuesday after sleeping with her father on a couch could be the fourth Milwaukee infant since March to die as a result of co-sleeping.An autopsy was done Wednesday, but no cause of death for Lailanni S. Amkha was determined, the Milwaukee County medical examiner's office said.Milwaukee police said no arrests have been made ...

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Life Lines

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Published Aug. 22, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

Old-time craftsBusinessmen with goods to sell used to stop at the Wade House in Greenbush when traveling between Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. Sunday, on the grounds of that old stagecoach inn, others will have wares to sell. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., they'll be there for the 49th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Artisans from the Midwest will be selling items such as decorated wreaths, wooden bowls, handmade toys and more. And, as shopping is thirsty business, refreshments and food also will be for sale.

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Energy Bar

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Published Aug. 21, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

To-do list1 - He played baseball and saw it all.James Beckum Jr. made a career playing baseball in the minor leagues and in the Negro Leagues. At 1 p.m. Saturday, he'll bring his experiences and his memories to a talk at the Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave ...

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24 Hours

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Published Aug. 20, 2009 at 8:16 p.m.

4 p.m. FridayThe Milwaukee Wine Festival at the Milwaukee Art Museum has more than 150 wines from more than 30 exhibitors. It's designed to appeal to wine newbies and veteran oenophiles alike.700 N. Art Museum Drive. Admission: $30 at the door for an adult wine-tasting ticket, $10 for designated-driver tickets. Children admitted free with an adult. Information: (888) 210-0074 or milwaukeewinefestival.com.6 p.m. Friday ...

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Family histories

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Published Aug. 9, 2009 at 7:29 p.m.

Booklovers can relive the memory of family storytelling sessions by joining the Milwaukee County Library Book Club discussion of "The Turk and My Mother" from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Tippecanoe Library ...

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