Zoo Denizens Nosh Happily on Meinecke Project Leftovers

Elephants, camels and others enjoy a repast of fresh greens lost to controversial sewer rebuild.

Donegan Continues Protest of Senior Center Funding Cuts

Alderman says he will again vote against appropriations cut by the federal government but doled out by the city, and that it may be time for Wauwatosa to take its own responsibility for assisting independently living seniors.

Former Detective to Be Sworn In as New Alderman

After more than three decades as a Tosa homeowner and police officer, John Dubinski wants to "pay it back" in his retirement.

Wauwatosa School Lunch Prices, Healthy Offerings Increasing Next Year

Changes are mandated by a federal law championed by the President Obama administration to improve children's health

Gov. Scott Walker Recall Revisited: Breaking Down the Vote

Use Patch's interactive tool to get detailed results on how area communities voted in the recall election.

Wauwatosa Community Groups Scramble to Make up HUD Funding Cuts

The Hart Park Senior Center might have to cut programming or staffing after a 21-percent reduction in community development block grant funding.

Wauwatosa Election Guide

The candidates and issues that will affect Wauwatosa, Waukesha County and Wisconsin.

Enclave Developer's Planned Expansion would Displace Two Tosa Businesses

Developer eyes two new sites, including a former foundry

Late-Arriving Absentee Ballots in Tosa Split Fairly Evenly

The four major candidates each picked up a few votes once all the late-arriving absentees were counted by the Wauwatosa City Clerk.

Wauwatosa Voters Write in the Funniest Things

Write-in votes in the gubernatorial recall include "Anybody Else" and movie character Ned Schneebly.

Mary Perry Makes Her Mark in Regional Job Growth

Wauwatosa woman is the go-to person in the region to match up businesses with economic opportunity for expansion.

Razing Historic Buildings Still Only Workable Course, Mandel Says

But a host of organizations and members of the public say city would be selling out its heritage by allowing demolition of any of the Eschweiler Buildings.

Walker Wins Wauwatosa Handily in High-Turnout Contest

Voters go to the polls in droves usually seen only in presidential years, with 82 percent exercising their rights.

Meinecke Miscalculation Draws Almost $1M from East Tosa Sewer Plan

After finding sewer funds were far smaller than thought, city will take nearly $1 million that had been set aside for looming East Town project to pay for Meinecke.

Tosa Turnout Near 50 Percent by Midday in Some Wards

Strong and steady voting all morning and into the early afternoon signals a total that could top 70 percent.

Friends Pick Sides at Walker's Home Polling Place

Strong early turnout includes neighbors of the governor who get along just fine without having to agree on everything.

Recall Election: The Basics Before Casting a Ballot in Wauwatosa

See the candidates that will be on the ballot, learn where to vote, and read a list of things to know about voting from the Government Accountability Board.

Gov. Scott Walker Edges Tom Barrett in Fundraising in Wauwatosa

Incumbent Republican governor takes in $54,000 in campaign contributions from city residents, while his Democratic opponent nets about $48,000.

TIF for Tat: On Burleigh Triangle, City, Developer Look for Common Ground

Wauwatosa, Chicago developer expect year-long tax district negotiations to culminate in an agreement, but it requires a civic commitment to an unprecedented arrangement.

Scott Walker (The Other One) Sets Wisconsin Straight

New Orleans news anchor with a familiar name wants his many new followers from the north to know he isn't their governor.

Skeptical Finance Panel OKs Higher Meinecke Project Costs

Huge project, growing year after year, comes in $5 million over budget – and $2 million over estimate. Aldermen ask department heads to reconcile those several discrepancies.

Numbers Game: Address-Painting Racket Returns to Tosa

If you find a notice on your door recommending you allow a crew to paint your address on your curb, somebody is just trying to get your number – as in 15 bucks, American.

Over-Cost Meinecke Sewer Project Gets Budget Hearing

With total project costs at $5 million over what city had budgeted, Finance, Public Works directors propose amended capital spending plan to close gap without increasing debt.

City Wins New Grant to Continue Brownfields Program

Wauwatosa is awarded another $200,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in ongoing effort to identify, research and assess properties known or suspected to be contaminated by former uses.

City Goes to Automated Garbage Collection

New carts are being distributed as of this week, and incompatible older carts will be picked up beginning June 4 in preparation for deployment of new, one-operator trucks.

Proposed School Budget Calls for 4.43% Tax Levy Increase

As state aid is expected to fall for Wauwatosa Public Schools, district officials try to make ends meet with tools available to them.

Provide Input for Community Health Assessment

Wauwatosa Health Department needs citizens' input for the next stop in improving health in the community.

Jill Didier Relishing Her New Role with Milwaukee County

She's using relationships she established as Tosa's mayor to push efforts large and small toward promoting jobs and business throughout the county.

Loss of Trees in Sewer Project Could Be Lesson for All

Every tree is valued, but not all species are valued the same, as the ash borer approaches and the practice of monoculture of street trees is discredited.

With Public Split, Board Approves Bid for Sewer Project

Resident's along 90th Street say they will be much-affected by construction without really knowing why. Residents of flood-prone area tell what it's like to see their homes ravaged six and seven times.

UPDATE: Hart Park Playground Takes Shape Thanks to These Bay City Rollers

As city readies for June 8 opening, crew from Michigan prepares play area for any kind of fall – just part of the fun in pre-settlement concept for kids.

Two Sewer Projects Come in at Nearly $16 Million – $2 Million Over Budget

Residents hit by flooding demanded action years ago, but others who stand to lose trees now are angry and feel they were not properly informed. The project was also bid nearly $2 million over budget.

Barrett Launches His Campaign at Tosa Home

A holler away from Gov. Walker's home, the Democratic challenger gets his populist effort under way, and says that Tosa 'is up for grabs.'

Swing City: Wauwatosa Perfectly Purple in Tuesday's Primary

While fake candidates and some intentional cross-ticket voting may have occurred, the raw numbers say Tosa is evenly split.

City Squawks, Aldermen Cluck Over Requests for Chicken-Keeping Law

City attorney's office report bashes the birds, and so do some aldermen, but the idea is sent back for review of other cities' ordinances.

LIVE BLOG REPLAY: Wisconsin Recall Primary Election

Check out the replay of Patch's live recall primary blog from Tuesday night.

Some Voters a Bit Confused by Recall Primary Rules

A number of people were misled into thinking they could vote in both party primaries and had their ballots rejected, deputy clerk says – but that's OK, you get two more chances.

Daily Recall Election Roundup: May 8

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the upcoming recall elections.

Avalon Theater Owner Buys Rosebud, Times

'Surprise' buyer outbids bank that held mortgage in sheriff's foreclosure sale, attorney says, offering more than half a million for both.

What You Need to Know Before You Cast Your Ballot Tuesday

Tuesday is primary day in Wisconsin's recall elections. Here is the information you need to head to the polls in Wauwatosa.