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NEWSROOM * CIRCULATION * ADVERTISING
Tuesday
February 2010
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Police Blotter: This week's crime reports
Police Notes: The latest Tosa crime briefs
News & Notes: Local news briefs
Obituaries: Local death notices
Meetings: School and city government meetings schedule
Every School Every Week: What's up at local schools
School Notes: Wauwatosa School District news briefs
School Board Notes: Recaps
of recent board actions
What's New: Tosa business openings and more
Business Notes: Area businesses making the news
Community Calendar: What's
on tap around town
Things to Do: Our top picks
of upcoming events
Corrections: Corrections and clarifications to recent stories
News tips? Story ideas?
Contact us
• Wauwatosa School District
• Wauwatosa Public Library
• Hart Park Senior Center
• Wauwatosa Neighborhood Associations
• Wauwatosa Recreation Department
Visit our complete list of Wauwatosa Links.
Wauwatosa
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.
Audit takes note of school bands
A new audit of Wauwatosa's school band programs has indicated areas for improvement - including making the two high school programs more equitable - but largely it says the district's instrumental music classes are strong.
Business association embracing technology, finding voice for businesses
A new executive director has taken the helm of the Wauwatosa West Suburban Association of Commerce, and she's bringing technological savvy and an enthusiasm for the city to the job.
Panel member left his mark on community
Terry Wolfe, 68, lost his battle with cancer Jan. 28, bringing an end to his 25 years of service to Wauwatosa's Police and Fire Commission.
Wauwatosa
Debate on mayoral pay will wait 'till next year
The Wauwatosa Common Council will not make any decisions this year about changing the mayor's pay.
More Headlines
- Small business, but big impact
- Charter school to add 5K program
- Get out the plastic Water bills soon could be paid online
- Wauwatosa: Churches reach out to Haitians, while keeping members safe
- District races tentatively into educational program
- Wauwatosa: Seniors duped into allowing men into their homes
- Wauwatosa: City hopes 'rolling vacancies' can help keep budget in order
- On North Avenue, it's all about marketing
- Old sewers prompt boost in user fee
- Business block watch could reduce crime
- Renovating, replacing Fisher Building cost about the same
- Therapeutic gymnastics inspires entrepreneur
- Wauwatosa: Mayoral salary debate continues
- Condos at 68th and Wells fail to win panel's endorsement
- School leaders win 3 percent salary, benefits bump
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.
Waukesha wastewater would not degrade Underwood Creek, study finds
Pumping Waukesha's treated wastewater to Underwood Creek in Wauwatosa would not degrade the stream or spur algae growth, according to a study released Wednesday.
Dave & Buster's in Wauwatosa will open March 1
Dave & Buster's Inc., perhaps best described as a Chuck E. Cheese for adults, will open its Wauwatosa restaurant/tavern/game room on Monday, March 1.(35)
Man wanted in Wauwatosa slaying arrested in Colorado
A Wauwatosa man who confessed to friends that he killed the mother of his young daughter was arrested early Wednesday in Colorado, officials said.
- TMJ4 video: Germano arrested in Colorado
Wauwatosa man charged in killing of ex-girlfriend
A man being sought by police confessed that he killed the mother of his young daughter - perhaps in front of the toddler - and then drove around with the woman's body in his car for four days, according to court documents released Monday.
More Headlines
- Suspect sought in slaying after woman’s body found
- Be prepared for Zoo Interchange work this weekend
- Jim Stingl: For him, gastric bypass was route to a new life
- 2 plead not guilty in shooting of Tosa officer
- Tosa backs away from prohibiting gas stations beer sales
- Per-resident cost of suburban leaders’ salaries varies widely
- Per person, Franklin leads county in liquor licenses
- Easy Money: Review of Central States uncovers red flags
- 3 charged in shooting of Wauwatosa officer
- 3 men to be charged in shooting of Tosa officer
Public Forum letters published in NOW Newspapers
- Condos at 68th and Wells lousy prospect for city
- Archambo leads by example in cutting costs
- Tosa East Players present 'The Foreigner'
- City needs two economic development posts
- Replace city officials who overtax residents
- Tselentis family thanks St. Connie's fish fry patrons
- Donations for North Avenue flags appreciated
- Simple, but important tasks too often get lost in shuffle
- Show your support of local farmers market for 2010
- Obama's speech should have been shown
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.
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
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
Sky's the LimitNOW sports writer Tom "Sky" Skibosh gives his take on the prep sports scene:
Community Roll CallYou'll find crime prevention tips and more in the Wauwatosa Police Department's blog:
Check It OutThe Wauwatosa Public Library keeps you up to date on library happenings:
Every School Every WeekLearn what's going on in Wauwatosa's public and private schools.
Gas WatchFind out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Tosa.
Family WatchdogUse the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Tosa.
Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates. Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:
Your Parks
Find out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:
