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February 2010

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Local News & Features

Facebook user targets teens with racist, sexual comments, threats

Obscene and threatening comments made by a Facebook user have Wauwatosa high school students and their parents concerned about safety online and at school.

'Fight Like a Champion' takes on new meaning for Tosa West coach

Mike Landisch was touched by the overwhelming show of support from the community after he was diagnosed with kidney cancer early last week.

Mayfair area property owners claim excessive property taxes

Property owners in and near Mayfair Mall - including Macy's and Boston Store - say the city dramatically overvalued their properties in 2009 and have filed claims that could cost the city and other local taxing bodies about $3 million in property tax revenue.

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
 

Soups & Stews
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 9
This Outpost class featuring soups and stews will take place from 6-8 p.m., at the Little Red Store, 7720 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa. There is a class fee of $20 for owners and $25 for non-owners. For details, call(414) 431-3377, Ext. 110.

Evenings Around the Piano
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 9
Come and play your music in an informal and relaxed setting, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Steinway Piano Gallery, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. For more information, call (414) 727-5995 or visit www.steinwayofmilwaukee.com

See entire Community Calendar

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.

Have a suggestion for a link? We're always looking for links to local web sites ... If your organization would like to add a link, send us a news tip.

 

Are you looking forward to high-speed rail in Milwaukee?

Yes, it's about time. It will be an economic boon

No, I still have doubts, even with $800 million in federal money

I'm not sure, it depends on the total cost and where the stops will be

Your Photos

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

Tonia Lilienkamp - Brookfield , 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.
Wauwatosa map
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.
Photo galleries

West wins four in a row

 The Tosa West boys basketball team won its fourth straight with a 62-57 victory over Whitnall. We've got shots from the game in this photo gallery.


Other Wauwatosa photo galleries:

LOCAL ELECTION COVERAGE

Wauwatosa Aldermanic Races

Be sure to check out WauwatosaNOW's coverage of these key local contests.

 

WEST FANS SHOW THEIR TRUE COLORS

A show of support

Wauwatosa West students and fans wore orange to Friday's game as a show of support for coach Mike Landisch, as seen in this gallery of user-submitted photos.

Prep hoops central

Are you a basketball fanatic? Check out our prep basketball page for power rankings of 42 teams, a forum, and much more.

Tosa Prep Sportlight

 The sports season is in full swing at Wauwatosa East and West high schools and, if you're a prep sports fan, we'll have you covered in basketball and more!

Photo gallery: Images from the 2009-10 prep season

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

Photo/ Mary Catanese

Eye in the Sky

The Wauwatosa Fire Department has set up a Web cam to show the progress being made on Fire Station 1. Call the city’s hotline at (414) 479-8987 and enter 81 for updates.

Watch live | Message from the chief

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

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:

My Community NOW on the Web

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