Scary Wauwatosa Avenue Suddenly Becoming a Model City Street

Radical changes to the stretch from Longfellow School north may be only the beginning as a new traffic mindset takes hold in City Hall.

Tommy Thompson Just Edged Eric Hovde in Tosa Polling for U.S. Senate Primary

Wauwatosa's voters bucked trends only in giving third-place finish to Jeff Fitzgerald, who ran a distant fourth after Mark Neumann statewide.

UPDATE: Fred Kessler Crushes Mario Hall, Keeps Seat in 12th Assembly District

Incumbent Fred Kessler sweeps Mario Hall during Tuesday's Democratic primary, and with no Republican opponent, Kessler is primed to win in November.

Hutton Coasts in 13th Assembly District Race

Former Waukesha County supervisor easily turns away two challengers to win GOP primary contest.

What You Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls Tuesday

Tuesday is primary election day, and Patch has the information you need before you go to vote.

Paul Ryan: "Thrilled to be a Part of America's Comeback Team"

Here are comments from U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan to deliver in Norfolk, Va. Saturday morning after being selected as the running mate by Mitt Romney.

POLL: Who Has Your Vote in the GOP Primary for U.S. Senate?

Previous polls suggest former governor Tommy Thompson is in the lead, but the key Tea Party endorsement went to Mark Neumann and businessman Eric Hovde is liked by Patch's GOP insiders.

Fred Kessler, Democratic Candidate for 12th State Assembly District Representative

Kessler, a longtime 12th District representative, is facing a primary challenge this election cycle.

Chris Rockwood, Democratic Candidate for 14th State Assembly District Representative

Rockwood will likely face incumbent Republican Dale Kooyenga in the Nov. 6 election.

Wauwatosa 2012 Primary Election Guide

With the election season under way, this is what every Wauwatosa resident needs to know about voting in the Aug. 14 primary.

Primary Election Preview: Wisconsin State Assembly, 13th District

Robert Hutton, Thomas Schellinger and Nathaniel Ristow square off in Republican race for legislative seat, while Democrat John Pokrandt is unopposed.

Primary Election Preview: Wisconsin State Assembly, 12th District

Longtime state Rep. Fred Kessler is squaring off against Democratic challenger and political newcomer Mario Hall in Tuesday's primary election.

Harmonee Bridge Repairs Start Monday, with Lane Closings Coming

The $1.27 million project to update the Village's aerial artery will bring with it some lane closures, but contractors are supposed to avoid rush-hour inconveniences.

Mandel Wants TIF Funds to Restore Main Eschweiler Building

New plan calls for razing one building, taking two down to "garden walls" height, and would still preserve the Administration Building – but only with city tax financing assistance.

Unsafe Stretch of Wauwatosa Avenue to Be Lane-Striped

In wake of school-crossing accident, avenue between North and Center will get parking lane and bike lane stripes, ending legal passing on the right.

Tosa's Second Alterra Café to Take Root By Spring

Demolition at 68th and Wells to begin by close of summer, a little later than coffee roaster had hoped.

UPDATE: State Concealed Carry Applications Climb After Aurora Shooting

The number of background checks for gun sales has jumped in Wisconsin, in the Milwaukee area and across the nation since the "Batman" shootings.

Eschweiler Buildings In Abeyance While Public Awaits Proposal

Developer Mandel says buildings have to come down if plan is to succeed, but citizens say that goes unacceptably counter to city's longstanding promise to preserve them.

Company Wants to Buy Church Property for Funeral Services

Change from non-profit church to for-profit business in residential zone requires extra layers of approval.

Tosa Police Get New Squads With a New Look

First of six brand-new Ford Police Interceptors – a model created just for police use – took to the road Monday sporting a more Tosa-centric logo.

BelAir Cantina Wins 100% of City Funding Request

With far less money to go around than applicants wanted, Wauwatosa Economic Development Corp. made sure the hip restaurant group Mojofuco got what it wanted.

Hip Restaurant Group Mojofuco Eyes Key North Avenue Corner, But Needs City's Help

Hip, funky Mojofuco Restaurants would open its first suburban location, a second BelAir Cantina, at 68th and North with assistance of CDBG funds.

Dale Kooyenga, Republican Candidate for 14th State Assembly District

Army veteran and accountant Dale Kooyenga is running to keep his seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Delay Allows Tosa More Time to 'Tweak' Power Lines

Attorney Alan Kesner tells council that slowdown in the process offers a chance to improve an existing alternative but not time to go looking for new ones.

Lost: Cherished Flags – If Found: Please Return

Dick Bachman sends out a plea for donated 9/11 memorial flags, blown down in windstorm, to be brought back for display on North Avenue.

Northbound Swan Blvd. Closing for 10 Days, Starting Monday

Closure begins at Hwy. 45 ramp off Watertown Plank Road, extends to Menomonee River Parkway. Pool and golf course traffic will not be cut off.

Power Line Decision Put Off for Now

A 60-day delay in the state hearing process means that Wauwatosa has a little more breathing room to find a consensus decision on final route.

Ash Borer Possibly Here Already, Tosa's Forestry Chief Says

As new reports surround us, Ken Walbrant thinks it probable that invasive emerald ash borers have already infested some Wauwatosa trees.

New Automated Trash Pickup Suffers Delays – And It's Your Fault!

The learning curve on properly positioning trash carts is climbing slowly for some Wauwatosa residents – and that slows trucks that now have only one operator.

Expect Your Water Rates to Jump, Wauwatosa

Water rates have been hiked only slightly since 2006, and the utility is now operating at a loss, supervisor says.

City to Bid to Be Its Own Waste and Recycling Hauler

'Complicated' RFP will end up costing city just over 50 percent more in consulting fees, in part thanks to lost Word file.

Power Line Debate Postponed for a Week

Discussion and any action on Walnut Road route through western Wauwatosa now expected to take place July 17 prior to regular Common Council meeting.

Meinecke Sewer Project Sinks In for 90th St. Homeowners

Trees have come down on blocks south of North Avenue, and neighbors are trying to learn to live with the effects of that – and of what more they know is coming.

Ryan, Walker Blast Obama's Deficit-Spending Policies

Also, Ryan deflects any talk about vice presidential nod, but Walker hints that he wouldn't mind seeing a home-grown executive-in-waiting.

Why the 'Best' Power Line Route Won't Work

Engineers tell the city that what appears to be the direct and logical path along Watertown Plank Road is in fact prohibitively expensive.

Scott Walker, Paul Ryan to Call Out Obama on Anniversary of Debt Speech

State GOP leaders announce press conference Tuesday in Wauwatosa to remind president of his 2008 campaign statement against adding to the national debt.

Wauwatosa Avenue District Wins National Historic Status

From farmhouses to quaint Queen Annes to Arts & Crafts, blocks north of Village tell Wauwatosa's story in architecture.

Power Line Fight 'Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor'

Walnut Road, Underwood Parkway residents' support for one another evaporates over issues of impact on homeowners in city attorney's recommended route.

City Forester Offers 90th, Meinecke Neighbors Choice of Trees

Residents may also opt to pay more for a larger tree than the city would normally plant, although it isn't necessarily recommended.

Council Asked to Endorse Power Line Route Underneath Walnut Road

Stakeholders' preferred alternative would go under street instead of through front yards, preserving trees.