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Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Car crashes into home in West Allis, leaving 'major structural damage' behind, police say (tmj4.com) — A car slammed through the front window of a home on the 2400 block of S. 108th Street in West Allis Wednesday morning, causing what police describe as major structural damage. An 18-year-old Milwaukee driver was arrested on reckless driving and negligent operation violations, and city building inspectors were called to assess the safety of the damaged house.
2. West Allis officer accused of putting his knee on man's neck pleads not guilty (wisn.com) — A West Allis police officer charged with felony misconduct for allegedly driving his knee into the neck of a compliant man has pleaded not guilty and waived his preliminary hearing. The officer, Anton Best, remains on administrative suspension as West Allis police say his actions appear inconsistent with state guidelines and department policy. His next court date is set for Oct. 5 in Waukesha County.
3. The best Milwaukee-area sandwiches for a quick, delicious lunch (jsonline.com) — Several West Allis spots earn praise in this roundup of Milwaukee-area sandwiches, including JC King's Tortas on Burnham, Nice Sandwich MKE on S. 108th, and West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe on Becher. The writer highlights specific sandwiches, prices, and what makes each worth a lunchtime visit, giving West Allis residents fresh ideas for quick, satisfying local meals.
4. 'It's almost the size of me!': Boa constrictor discovered under car hood (wbal.com) — A West Allis woman discovered a four-foot boa constrictor stretched across her car engine over Labor Day weekend, mistaking it at first for a loose hose. After calling authorities, animal control and a reptile rescue safely removed the snake, which is now at MADACC while officials wait to see if an owner comes forward before it's put up for adoption.
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