Watertown Plank Road Closing Thursday; Blue Mound Reopened

You will still be able to reach Mayfair Road on Watertown Plank from the east, but not from the west. See the DOT's recommended detours or plan your own.

Train Horn Status Now Set at 'On Hold' with Ban Lifted

Federal Railroad Administration is reviewing the safety of "certain crossings" even though the city believed it had already performed all needed upgrades.

Eschweiler Campus Development Again in Limbo

Conflicting challenges to approved plans, from the state and Tosa Schools, leave future of complex projects in state of uncertainty.

Village Firehouse Plot Plan Finally Moves Ahead

Proposed apartment and retail development can start through the rest of the city process with the blessing of the Community Development Authority.

Rejected Apartment Plan Will Be Back, Revised, Alderman Predicts

Developer misread Tosa but will come again with a more appropriate site design, says Ald. Dennis McBride.

Abele Vetoes Items That Board Turned Toxic to Tosa

Amendments by supervisors put an end to a hotel development and a water swap that would have benefited all parties.

Schools, City Clerk Seek Change of 3 Ward Polling Places

Citing security concerns, the School District wants fewer polls in its buildings, prompting a move out of Washington to the Woman's Club and from Longfellow to the Library.

City Activates CodeRED Emergency Call System

Calls are going out to all Tosa citizens and businesses with activation of new emergency notification system, but all are advised to register updated contact information.

MKE County Courthouse Closed Monday, Tuesday following Weekend Fire

The fire on Saturday caused more than $500,000 in damage and forced emergency dispatchers to move to Waukesha County to take 911 calls.

City Shoots Down Proposed Gas Station, Convenience Store

Business owner's plan to open a full-service gas station and conveninece store opposed by Wauwatosa officials, residents.

Unexpected Costs Have Eroded Tosa Library Book-buying Budget

Though it doesn't address long-term budgetary issues, the Wauwatosa Public Library has received a $40,000 infusion from the city to address unexpected expenses and purchase materials.

Feds Blame City, City Blames Feds for Dropping Ball on Train Horns

Federal Railroad Administration official tells citizen that Wauwatosa failed to meet deadlines, and refers to bringing back the horn ban as an "if," not a "when."

City Wants Input on Community Development Grants

Allocation of funds originally intended for lower-income folks sometimes creates confusion when it goes to businesses that do create jobs but also profits. The city wants your input on CDBG funding.

Train Horns Are Back for Now, and Some Want to Keep Them

Federal processing of Wauwatosa's application to extend 'quiet zone' fails to register in time, and a public safety expert says it should stay that way.

City Property Tax Dollars for 'Historic Preservation' and a Charter School?

How much do you care about one or several historic buildings or a charter school your district doesn't want? Do you care as much as, say, $2.5 million in tax dollars?

DOMA Ruling: Tosa Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on Same-sex Marriage

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act Wednesday, paving the way for same-sex married couples to receive federal benefits. Here’s what some locals had to say about the historic ruling.

Supervisor Schmitt 'Sick' About County's Wage Action on Tosa Hotel

Imposing pay requirements at union's behest was 'unfair' and puts developers, UWM and Tosa at a competitive disadvantage, district representative says.

'Sonya's Law' Passes State Senate in Contentious Session

On a party-line vote, Wisconsin senators approved the bill that would require physicians to perform ultrasounds on women considering abortion.

Chickens May Not Be Cheap, Cheap, Cheap, Attorney's Office Says

But Health Department says it has spent only administrative staff time so far and has had no investigations to follow up on.

City Finance Director Ruggini Wins 'Leader of the Future' Award

After just two years on the job, John Ruggini has made a name for bringing efficiency and clarity to the city's budgetary and financing processes.

Beer Garden with Expanded Hours Gets Council's OK

But fur flies in council chambers over hours of operation and oom-pah bands before measure is adopted.

You Can Almost Taste the Approval for Hoyt Park Beer Garden

Wauwatosa's Common Council considers permits for two significant upgrades to community facilities.

Appeals Court Finds Voter ID Law Constitutional

A ruling that the Wisconsin Voter ID law was unconstitutional has been reversed after a vote by a state appeals court on Wednesday.

DOT Holds 2 More Meetings on East-West Freeway Plan

Continued discussion of alternatives will lead to a recommendation on modifications to I-94 corridor by this fall.

Chief Weber to Keynote State, National Ceremonies for Slain Officers

Friday in Madison and Monday in Washington, Wauwatosa police chief will pay respects and honor to Jennifer Sebena and other officers who died in the performance of their duties.

Rocket Baby Bakery Design Wins Historic Accolades

Turning a blah '50s concrete-block box into a bright and bold Parisian-style bakery earns owners civic restoration award.

Illegal Donation Boxes Placed Around Wauwatosa

Complaints were received about donation boxes for clothes and shoes placed around the city.

Wauwatosa Had $500,000 Surplus

The experienced a surplus due to larger pension contributions and unspent salary funds.

Venue Changed for Next Week's District 8 Town Hall

District 8 meeting will be at Currie Park Clubhouse instead of Madison Elementary School.

DOT: Cuts in Zoo Freeway Plan Wouldn't Slow Near-Term Tosa Projects

Swan Boulevard and Watertown Plank Road project plans would go forward on schedule even with spending delays, which would come out of later phases of interchange work, DOT says.

'Capitol Chaos' Revisited in New Film, Book

Documentary "Citizen Koch" and book by Journal Sentinel reporters have differing takes on 2011 battle between unions and Gov. Scott Walker.

Citizens, Alderman Offer Some Solutions in District 3 Meeting

Less garbage pickup, more recyling offered as a money-saver, and concerns about traffic prompt alderman to suggest adding a few bumps in the road.

New Eschweiler Plan Saves Buildings if Charter School Progresses

Forest Exploration school's backers need to raise $2 million in donations and show that about $6 million more has or will come through other sources, within about two years. The Eschweiler Buildings' future rests on that success.

Alderman Wants Tosa to Take Charge of Center St. Park

Cradled in Wauwatosa but technically in Milwaukee, small park would be a boon to neighborhood if we could revitalize it, Ald. Bobby Pantuso says.

City Asks Residents to Cut Water Use During Heavy Rains

You can help save yourself, your neighbors and everyone who lives downstream from flooding problems by taking a few steps to reduce the chance of flooding.

Greenfield Man Arrested in Bomb Scare at Mental Health Center in Tosa

Suspect with history of serious crime including armed robbery tells police after arrest he was angry at being kicked out of program.

Public Invited to Help Develop Bike, Pedestrian Plan

Attend an open house meeting May 1 to share your thoughts and hear others', and/or check out the city's interactive Bike/Ped Map online.

Meinecke Sewer Lines Do Their Job in Timely Fashion

The critical part of Wauwatosa's most expensive public infrastructure project wasn't projected to be done before this week's rains came. It was done – the pipes in the ground – more than four months ago.

Menomonee River Parkway Repairs on the Horizon

Rebuild of the deteriorated parkway is scheduled for 2014 and 2015, with design spending under way this year – and Wauwatosa is well-positioned to keep Milwaukee County focused on completing the project.

Hawthorne Terrace Ends 'Elderly Only' Status

With amended land-use agreement, owners can rent units in former middle school building to anyone without age restriction.