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Job cuts loom at City Hall

The city may need to eliminate as many as 12 positions next year to bridge an anticipated $1.2 million budget gap brought on by weak economic conditions. City Administrator James Archambo said the numbers are still up in the air, but the city will cut as many jobs "as necessary to make the budget balanced."

Foreclosure sale of nuisance property stalled

A home deemed uninhabitable and a nuisance property by Wauwatosa officials was sold at foreclosure auction, but bankruptcy proceedings have stalled the sale of the property.

Principal was full of optimism, energy

Former West High School principal Audrey Evers was remembered as a true professional who bravely faced her own cancer while caring for her ill husband.

Police News

The latest crime news from the Wauwatosa Police Department:


Police briefs | Police blotter | Municipal warrants

 

Going Prices

Recent home sales in Wauwatosa
 

Around the Town

Our picks from the Community Calendar

Wauwatosa Fourth of July Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4
Parade at 9 a.m. on North Avenue from 104th to 80th streets; Family Fun at Hart Park, 12:30 to 4 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m., best views from 70th to 72nd streets; 9 a.m.-9:15 p.m., Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa.

Plein Air Affair
Date: Thursday, July 9
Artists will be scattered in the city from July 9 to 16; kick-off party July 17 at Little Red Store; quick-paint competition July 18; silent auction and other activities; proceeds benefit historical society; Wauwatosa Historical Society Kneeland-Walker House, 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Milwaukee; (414) 774-8672, www.wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org.


 

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Wauwatosa Links

City of Wauwatosa
City meeting agendas
Wauwatosa School District
Wauwatosa Public Library
Hart Park Senior Center
Wauwatosa Neighborhood Associations
Wauwatosa Recreation Department

Visit our complete list of Wauwatosa Links.

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Your Photos

From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, share your visual memories with the rest of the community.

Zoological Society of Milwaukee - Milwaukee , WI
This is Wauwatosa

This is Wauwatosa: Mayor Jill Didier shares her thoughts about why Wauwatosa is a great place to live, work and play.

Single video player for Community NOW sites

Dr. Phillip Ertl, Superintendent of schools, talks about the staff, students, parents and unique programs at the Wauwatosa School District.
Your Map
Click on the map, and help us plot the stores, churches, city buildings and landmarks that make Wauwatosa the unique community it is.
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Mutual Fund Minute

Fund manager shares advice

Mutual Fund MinuteWauwatosa investment adviser John Sandvik blogs about mutual funds and investing.

Latest post:

IL Mito Cooking

Chef shares love of cooking

Acclaimed chef Michael Feker, of the Il Mito restaurant and cooking school on North Avenue, shares his passion for food and cooking with readers in his new blog.

Latest post:

Hype-free, Fad-free Fitness

Fitness Together

Fitness guru speaks

Pete Piranio, fitness consultant and owner of Fitness Together in Wauwatosa, Brookfield and Delafield, gives you tips for staying in shape, getting fit and maintaining your health.

Latest post:
Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and WauwatosaNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to honor rolls page.

Fun on the Fourth

Wauwatosa's Independence Day parade begins at 9 a.m. and will make its way down North Avenue between 104th Street and 80th Street. Hart Park will host family fun from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Events include face painting, a petting zoo, pony and camel rides, jugglers and musical acts and games and races. Fireworks are at 9:15 p.m. and can be best viewed from the open area between 70th and 72nd streets. They will be launched between 68th and 70th streets.

Details on Tosa's Fourth of July events

MilwaukeeMoms.com: Metro area Fourth events

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Fitness Together Transformation Competition
 

 

Beat the heat

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, check out this MilwaukeeMoms.com listing of local pools and beaches.

NOW All-Suburban Softball

 Greenfield's Shannon Butts has been named the All-Suburban Softball Player of the Year by the NOW staff and online voters. The junior went 15-6 on the mound and batted .482 to lead her team to a divisional title.

Profile: Softball duo a sister act

Coach of the Year: Jack of all trades

All-Suburban team: Profiles of each player

Tosa Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at Wauwatosa East and West high schools and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in track, softball and more!

Photo Gallery: West baseball vs. Brookfield Central

Photo Gallery: East baseball vs. Brookfield Central

Photo Gallery: Wauwatosa prep sports
Stories: NOW staff's Wauwatosa prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage

Tosa Town Square

Tosa Town Square

Want to weigh in on hot issues around Tosa? Or are you just looking for a good babysitter? Visit the Town Square now and talk about issues - big and small - that you care about.

Enter Town Square | Guidelines/FAQs
Spotlight on Wauwatosa
Sky's the Limit Sky's the Limit
NOW sports writer Tom "Sky" Skibosh gives his take on the prep sports scene:
 
Community Roll Call Community Roll Call
You'll find crime prevention tips and more in the Wauwatosa Police Department's blog:
 
Check It Out Check It Out
The Wauwatosa Public Library keeps you up to date on library happenings:
 
Every School Every Week Every School Every Week
Learn what's going on in Wauwatosa's public and private schools.
 
Gas Watch Gas Watch
Find out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Tosa.
 
Family Watchdog Family Watchdog
Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Tosa.
 
Presidential campaign contributions Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
Spotlight on Milwaukee County
On the Sidelines On the Sidelines
Peter Zuzga, NOW photojournalist, talks about shooting prep sports:
 
Wisconsin Humane Society Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:
 
Your Parks Your Parks
Find out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:
 
Park Place Park Place
The Park People discuss their volunteer work with our county parks:
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