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4 • Milwaukee County Post • April 21, 2017 WEEK IN REVIEW STATE AND LOCAL STORIES OF INTEREST Milwaukee man claims $350,000 SuperCash! ticket bought at A & I Service on Howard Avenue MILWAUKEE — Ricardo Guzman of Milwaukee matched all six numbers in the April 14 SuperCash! drawing to win the $350,000 top prize. Guzman purchased his winning ticket at A & I Services, 5030 W. Howard Ave. The April 14 winning SuperCash! numbers were: 4, 7, 8, 20, 31 and 33. Winners at all prize levels have 180 days from the drawing to claim their prizes. Retailers who sell winning tickets over $599 receive an incentive of 2 percent of the win- ning ticket amount up to $100,000. MPD: Vehicle recovered in fatal South 35th Street crash MILWAUKEE — Police officers recovered an unoccupied vehicle that the Police Department said was involved in a fatal crash blocks away from the scene in the 1700 block of South 35th Street. The vehicle's owner was arrested on an outstanding warrant after the car was found in the 1800 block of South 30th Street, police reported Wednesday morning. A 62-year-old man was crossing 35th Street at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle, which was driven from the scene. The victim, identified as Israel Soto-Colon, died at the scene The Police Department said Wednesday that it continued to investigate the crash and will present the case to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the coming days. Representatives unveil bill to drop Olympic victory tax WEST ALLIS — Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, whose 15th Assembly District includes West Allis, and Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, are proposing legislation to make Olympic medals tax-free in Wisconsin. "Our Olympic medal winners should take a victory lap and not be hit with a victo- ry tax," said Sanfelippo, whose wife Rebecca was a member of the U.S. Olympic Short Track Speed Skating Team that competed in 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. "We should celebrate our top ath- letes who make great sacrifices and compete for America at the highest level." The proposed victory tax repeal is similar to current federal law that was signed last October. The state tax exemption would only apply to the Olympic medals and their associated cash prizes but excludes endorsement earnings that may come with their accom- plishments. The legislation would apply to Olympians and Paralympians. "This bill is our way to thank our home-grown athletes," Vos said in a statement. "We're proud to have so many dedicated athletes in training in Wisconsin; this legislation is our outward sign of sup- port." Wisconsin has a strong Olympic legacy. The Pettit National Ice Center, the U.S. Olympic training site in West Allis, alone has produced dozens of Olympic medalists. The Republican representatives are now circulating their bill for co-sponsors. It will be introduced in the coming weeks. The legislation would be retroactive to the tax year 2016 and, if approved, could be in place for the Winter Olympics in 2018 in South Korea. Fight leads to shooting on Wells Street MILWAUKEE — Police are investigating a shooting in which a 44-year-old man was struck by gunfire at about 10:40 p.m. Tuesday during a fight in the 2900 block of West Wells Street. During the fight involving several people, an unknown person retrieved a gun and fire multiple shots, police said. The Fire Department provided medical aid at the scene and took the victim to a local hospital where he was treated for nonfatal injuries, police reported. Suspects were being sought Tuesday, police said. Herb Kohl Educational Foundation doubles educator award amounts WAUKESHA — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation announced last week that all Herb Kohl awards will double from the amount initially promised last month. The surprise announcement was made at the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation lunch- eon in Greendale on April 11 to honor the educators selected as 2017 Herb Kohl award recipients, according to a news release. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers announced the award increase during the event, the first of five to be held around the state. Student scholars will receive $10,000 awards, up from the $5,000 they were initially told they would receive in March. Teachers and principals will receive $6,000 with a $6,000 matching award given to their school, up from a $3,000 award and $3,000 matching grant for Teacher Fellowship and Leadership Awards. "I am very proud of the accomplishments of these Wisconsin students, teachers, and principals and am delighted to be able to reward them for their hard work. I look forward to the great contributions they'll make in the future," Kohl said. Annually, the foundation awards 200 scholarships to graduating high school seniors, 100 teacher fellowships, and 16 principal leadership awards, with matching grants to teachers' and principals' schools, the release said. The program was established in 1990. To date, the foundation has awarded $11.7 million to Wisconsin educators, students, and schools, the release said. "Herb Kohl has consistently demonstrated his dedication to Wisconsin's students, edu- cators, and schools," Evers said. "His generosity will create new opportunities for genera- tions to come." Suspect arrested after South-side standoff Saturday MILWAUKEE — A 48-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody after a report of shots fired at about 7:40 p.m. Saturday in the 2300 block of West Van Beck Avenue, police said. Two shots were fired into the ceiling of his home during what police described as a "lengthy standoff with officers." No one was injured and the case will be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the coming days, police said Tuesday. Sherman Park Easter egg hunt MILWAUKEE – Sherman Park was filled with hundreds of youngsters Saturday for Milwaukee Police Department District 7's second annual Easter egg hunt. Children and their families collected eggs. Attendees also received free candy from Pick 'n Save along with free books and stuffed animals. Photo courtesy of Milwaukee Police Department Sanfelippo

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