Brookfield|News|
Absentee Ballots Cast by About 26 Percent of Brookfield Voters
Friday is the last day for residents to go to City Hall to vote absentee. Thursday there were long lines nearly out the door.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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.
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Brookfield|News|
8-twelve Azana Spa Fundraiser Details Announced
The restaurant will sell $100 tickets for the event which covers food and wine. A silent auction will feature items donated by the MVPs and many businesses.
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Brookfield|News|
Political Roundup: Paul Ryan, Katy Perry, Marquette Law Poll
Patch's political coverage Wednesday included a story on Paul Ryan's visit to Racine, Marquette University's final presidential poll, as well as announcements for appearances by Katy Perry with Obama.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Should Act 10 Be Repealed? Assembly Candidates Divided
Candidates seeking election to state offices representing parts of Brookfield, Wauwatosa and Elm Grove sparred on issues, including the state's collective bargaining reforms, at candidates forum Tuesday.
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Brookfield|News|
House Hunt: Recently Reduced Homes
Looking for a bargain? Here are some homes for sale in Brookfield whose prices have recently dropped.
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Brookfield|News|
Should Act 10 Be Repealed? Assembly Candidates Divided
Candidates seeking election to state offices representing parts of Brookfield, Wauwatosa and Elm Grove sparred on issues, including the state's collective bargaining reforms, at candidates forum Tuesday.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Brookfield|News|
Home Invasion in Elm Grove Prompts Call to Lock Doors
The Elm Grove police department says residents should lock doors to help prevent burglaries, even while homes are occupied.
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Waukesha, WI|News|
Azana Salon Plans to Re-Open Dec. 1
The salon where a hairstylist's estranged husband opened fire killing three and injuring four is working to reopen on Saturday, Dec. 1st. Appointments can be made starting Oct. 30th and gift certificates purchased.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Brookfield|News|
Azana Salon Plans to Re-Open Dec. 1
The salon where a hairstylist's estranged husband opened fire killing three and injuring four is working to reopen on Saturday, Dec. 1st. Appointments can be made starting Oct. 30th and gift certificates purchased.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Brookfield|News|
8-twelve One of Many Supporting Azana Salon after Tragedy
From Westmoor Country Club to Fuddruckers and a slew of area spas and salons, local businesses have stepped up to support Azana Spa. Salons are organizing a Nov. 13 'Cut it Out' fundraiser against domestic violence.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Brookfield|News|
Fall Back: When is Daylight Savings 2012?
Do dark mornings have you wondering when Daylight Savings Time ends? It's almost time to "fall back" those clocks and get an extra hour of sleep.
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Brookfield|News|
Tour the Haunted Inn Sunday
The Elmbrook Historical Society is offering tours and Halloween games and fun at the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum Sunday evening.
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Brookfield|News|
Prizes for Best Pet Halloween Costumes Sunday
Win prizes for best dressed pets at this event that helps support the Elmbrook Humane Society.
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Brookfield|News|
Spa Shooting Draws National Condolences, Support
From calls from the president to mayors of Aurora, CO, Tuscon, AZ and more, Brookfield Mayor Steve Ponto said the support has been humbling. He commended Azana staff and city police for their "heroic" acts Sunday.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Brookfield|News|
UPDATE: Braun/Rodgers' 8-twelve to Raise Funds for Azana
The state MVPs are planning a fund raiser dinner at their Brookfield restaurant.
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Brookfield|News|
Candlelight Vigil Tonight at Carroll University
The university will hold a vigil in memory of the three women who lost their lives in Sunday's mass shooting at Brookfield's Azana Salon & Spa.
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Brookfield|News|
Services Set for Spa Shooting Victims
Memorial services are established for Cary Robuck and Maelyn Lind, who died in Sunday's tragedy at Azana Salon & Spa.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Unprosecuted Police Contacts Preceded Mass Murder
New court testimony shows that Zina Haughton finally had had enough and pressed for domestic abuse related charges and a restraining order, after years of police contacts and no prosecutions. Days later, she and coworkers were dead.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Brookfield|News|
Top Halloween Costumes for 2012: Kids, Adults, Pets
Batman and political figures will be popular this year but plan to see plenty of classic Halloween costumes as well. See the National Retail Federation's list of most popular costumes.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Brookfield|News|
Unprosecuted Police Contacts Preceded Mass Murder
New court testimony shows that Zina Haughton finally had had enough and pressed for domestic abuse related charges and a restraining order, after years of police contacts and no prosecutions. Days later, she and coworkers were dead.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff