Parking Is Paramount in UWM Project and Eschweilers' Future

Innovation? Bah.... History? Bunk.... In this day and age, where to park your car appears still to be the overriding concern when it comes to getting down to business.

The Week Ahead: Coming Up in Wauwatosa

School semester ends with a party; city officials talk over TIF on County Grounds; and high-profile criminal cases have days in court.

What's Closed In The Wauwatosa Area On MLK Day

We've compiled a list of closings in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.

Paycheck A Little Smaller? Here's Why...

You may have been spared from paying more in income taxes, but there still could have been a hit to your paycheck after the Fiscal Cliff Tax Deal was reached earlier this month. Here's all you need to know...

Zoo Interchange: Kooyenga Joins Business Leaders in Pushing Project

Any delay in finishing the project will cost not just the area, not just the region, but the whole state in economic development and other benefits, say key legislator and commercial interests.

Salon Owner Holds Key to Developing Old Firehouse Lot

The city wants to redevelop not only its single vacant lot on Underwood Ave. but another on a key Village corner – but the small business owner of that property is interested in selling only to the developer she trusts.

City Adds More Flu Clinic Days in Growing Concern Over Seniors

This year's flu season is the worst in five years, and the elderly are being hardest hit by the most virulent strain, calling for more vaccination dates at Health Department.

Chickens Strut a Step Closer to Approval

Yardbirds get six of eight votes in committee hearing as city attorney's office grants its blessing to hens – as pets more than as egg producers.

Study Supports Developer's Conclusions on Eschweiler Costs

Consultants hired to analyze Mandel Group's projected costs and return on investment in either preserving or demolishing historic buildings are about on target, they say. But that might not satisfy everyone.

UWM Announces First Private Development at Innovation Campus

Long-awaited private-sector investment promises 350 jobs on County Grounds site in Wauwatosa from major power technology firm.

Mayfair Lane Closings Begin First Major Phase of Zoo Interchange Work

Closures this week at Watertown Plank Road and south for utility work are percursor to full reconstruction planned to begin in March, DOT says.

Tosa Patch People – and a Policy – Shine for 2012

Sarah Lerand saw an accident waiting to happen and decided to prevent it. One alderman was enlisted to help her accomplish that, another was inspired to level-up the effort, and together, they led Tosa light-years forward on school zone safety.

Wauwatosa Officer Jennifer Sebena Laid to Rest

Law enforcement officers and firefighters from across Wisconsin pay their respects to fallen officer – the first to die in the line of duty in the nearly 100-year history of the Wauwatosa Police Department.

The Year in Wisconsin Politics 2012

From Scott Walker emerging as the only governor to survive a recall and Paul Ryan being selected as Mitt Romney's running mate, a national spotlight shined on Wisconsin this year – and sometime Wauwatosa was in the center of it.

Wauwatosa's Greatest Person 2012: The Police Officer

The Wauwatosa police watch over us while we sleep – and are ready to fall in the line of duty, if duty demands. Rest in peace, Officer Jennifer Lynn Sebena.

Tosa Keeps All Residency Rules; Sewer Rates to Rise

After long debate over several possible changes to Wauwatosa's residency ordinance – including doing away with it all together – Common Council votes to stay with status quo.

Tosa to Walker: No Delays on Zoo Interchange, Please

Huge reconstruction project was expected to take at least six years by design, and now Wauwatosa looks at the prospect of additional years because of budget shortfalls.

Residency Rule Should Apply to Top Positions Only, Committee Decides

Only the police chief, fire chief and public works directors should, along with the city administrator and attorney, be required to live here, a council committee recommends.

Sewer Rates Face Rapid Rise Starting in 2013

After decades of deferred maintenance on sanitary and storm sewer systems, rebuilding to meet current needs will cost resident ratepayers significantly more each year for the next five years and probably beyond.

Nominate Wauwatosa's Distinguished Citizen for 2012

Nominees must have voluntarily contributed to the community. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 9.

Consultants Recommend Sidewalks for Fisher Woods School Zone

Among the recommendations they'll make for the neighborhood south of three school on Center Street – it's time to install pedestrian walkways.

Note Holiday Refuse, Recycling Schedule Changes

Don't get caught with your overstuffed carts at the curb on the wrong day. But if you do, you can haul it all to the city drop-off center yourself and you won't be charged.

Who Should Have to Live in the City to Work for It?

After an attempt to reduce the number of city managers who have to live here turned into a debate on whether any should, the discussion has continued with no action. It comes up again Tuesday.

Who Is Your Wauwatosa Person of the Year for 2012?

A lot of people did a lot of great things this year in Wauwatosa and in the name of Wauwatosa – including, without doubt, many we never heard about. Who do you know who went above and beyond the call in 2012?

East Tosa Hopes for a New Set of Stripes for North Avenue

Neighborhood advocates and a likely majority of aldermen want to paint a blueprint for the future of North Avenue through East Tosa as a bike-, bus-, pedestrian- and auto-friendly avenue.

Tosa Lands 2 of 17 State Safe Routes to School Grants

Amounts haven't been announced yet, but Ald. Jeff Roznowski expects $200,000 or more to come Wauwatosa's way out of $3.4 million pool.

Kooyenga Appointed to Joint Finance Committee

Finishing freshman term, CPA who represents much of Wauwatosa receives a key committee appointment from Republican legislative leadership.

DOT Holds 2nd Public Meeting Series on I-94 Corridor

Initial meetings in August created an uproar when it was suggested that the 70th/68th Streets interchange might be removed in a rebuild of the freeway.

Overhead Line Opponents Pour Out for Hearings

In last opportunity for challenges before the Public Service Commission rules, almost all in a large turnout of citizens demands power lines be buried.

Residents Ready to Sound Off at Power Line Hearings

Preserve Our Parkway has put out the word and garnered more than 600 signatures on a petition to keep lines out of Underwood Creek area.

How Much Do School Administrators Make?

Use this database to see how Wauwatosa salaries compare, or which school administrators are the highest and lowest paid throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Interim 2nd District Alderman to Seek Election in Spring

Dubinski is first to take out nomination papers in hopes of completing balance of term.

City Chickens Meet a Warmer Welcome This Time Around

An earlier discussion of urban chicken-keeping was nearly dismissed by city officials, but after looking into other cities' experiences, Wauwatosa is ready to draft an ordinance.

Tax Group Says Act 10 Saved School District $2.8 Million in Benefit Costs

Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance report puts statewide figure at $366 million in savings on retirement benefits and health care premiums after budget bill went into effect.

Power Plant Coal Fire Extinguished After 6 Days

Fire Department returns to County Grounds plant with more potent equipment to soak burning coal deep in bunkers. Unfortunately, escaping retardant causes small fish kill.

North Avenue, State Street Both Reopened Ahead of Schedule

Work on both streets completed and reopened to traffic a week before city engineer and contractors had projected.

Obama Again Carries Wauwatosa, But More Narrowly

President again captures city, but by a smaller margin than in 2008 when he overturned a tradition of Republican voting.

Baldwin Victorious In U.S. Senate Race

Late returns from Democratic strongholds push her over the top against Thompson.

Tammy vs. Tommy: Costly Senate Race Comes Down to the Wire

Though their names are separated by just a vowel, Republican Tommy Thompson and Democrat Tammy Baldwin have vastly different visions for the future. It's resulted in one of the most bitter and tightly contested races for a Wisconsin U.S. Senate sea

Redistricting Set the Course for 13th, 14th Assembly District Races

Democratic newcomers take on more entrenched Republicans as Brookfield and Wauwatosa become joined at the political hip.