UPDATE: Snow Won't Slow Walker Rally — and Neither Will Any Protesters

Organizers have rented most of Hart Park and will barricade and exclude hecklers.

Referendum on Council Size Passes After New Mayor's Tie-Breaking Vote

Voters will have a say in April on whether to reduce the size of the Common Council.

Wauwatosa Mayoral Candidates to Square Off at Feb. 13 Forum

Chamber of Commerce, Wauwatosa Patch team up to give residents a chance to quiz the candidates.

Official Opposition Lining Up Against Power Lines Along Parkway

Tosa alderman, county supervisor will introduce twin resolutions opposing Underwood route, supporting alternatives.

Pro-Walker Rally Now Has a Name — and a Fresh New Face [VIDEO]

Jerrid Madden, a 16-year-old political activist, will be the first featured speaker at an event featuring a powerful lineup of political leaders.

One Referendum Wins Applause, Another Gets Hisses from Committee

Panel of aldermen unanimously support an advisory vote on downsizing Common Council, reject one on cutting County Board.

Host of GOP Heavyweights Slated for Pro-Walker Rally in Wauwatosa

Tommy Thompson, Mark Neumann, Jeff Fitzgerald, Alberta Darling, Leah Vukmir and more line up to support governor at Jan. 21 event at Hart Park.

Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup Starts Monday

Collection is on regular trash pickup days and lasts two weeks.

Alderman Will Seek Advisory Referendum Instead of Binding One

After first debate on putting the issue of the size of the Common Council to the public, Ald. McBride feels a binding ballot question is too much, too suddenly.

Ronald McDonald House Donation Box Stolen from Business

Familiar customer seen in video wrapping charity box in his coat and making off.

City Borrowed $2 Million for Schools That District Likely Won't Accept

School District would prefer to pay back lawsuit losses now, leaving city with extra cash and bonding debt.

Late Filing Adds Another Primary Race to Wauwatosa Elections

Latest filings make for a third contested Common Council race and one that will require a primary vote.

Alderman Asks for Referendum on Reducing Size of Common Council

McBride proposes a binding public vote in April on whether 16 aldermen are needed.

2011 in Review: December

Mayor steps down, would-be mayors step up, and Common Council feels some discomfort discussing mayor's salary during the nomination process.

City Offers One Last Chance to Pay Taxes in Person for 2011 Deduction

Payments can also be made by mail or in the City Hall depository box, but receipts will no longer be mailed at city expense.

2011 in Review: November

Launch of Walker recall dominated news cycles in local, regional and state coverage, with national attention on Tosa on first day.

Advisory: Friday Morning Commute Could Be Another Icy One

City has been saving on salt, labor this season compared to last December.

Candidate Drops Mayoral Run But Takes Up Council Contest

Jim Moldenhauer will face Jeffrey Kroll in 1st District instead of in mayoral campaign.

2011 in Review: September

In a busy month, the passing of young Wauwatosa West basketball coach Michael Landisch stands out.

2011 in Review: August

A strange fatal blaze and a terrible beating marred the month, but August also saw police put a stop to a string of burglaries.

2011 in Review: July

City and its schools lose a lot in tax case over status of medical clinic.

2011 in Review: June

A city employee waved off credit, but he was where he needed to be to help keep a man alive.

2011 in Review: May

Opening of new state-of-the-art community swimming pool brought summer back to Tosa.

Tosa Has First Contested Council Seat with Challenger in 3rd District

Greg Walz-Chojnacki will take on Jacqueline Jay in Common Council race.

Kathy Ehley, Village BID Director, To Run for Wauwatosa Mayor

'It's the right time,' says 40-year Tosa resident and community leader as four candidates now vying to replace Didier.

2011 in Review: April

First calendar page of the year for Wauwatosa Patch was a barn-burner with union contract votes, a school budget crisis and more.

Didier Says So Long at Her Last Council Meeting

Mayor steps down three months short of a full term to take county economic development job.

Local Officials: It Would Be Tough to Enforce Cell Phone Ban

Last week, NTSB announced a proposal for a nationwide cellphone ban, but will the ban make its way into Wisconsin?

Week Ahead: Curb Pickup Doesn't Change This Year

Also, Mayor Didier's swan song is Tuesday night, as she takes new county job.

City Addresses Pay for Non-Union Employees

Fire Department supervisors would get a 3 percent pay raise and benefit parity after two years; other non-represented employee would see only about half of that.

Alarm Registry, Fee Move Forward at Police Request

If adopted, alarm ordinance also would impose a fine on anyone who failed to register and then logged a call from police.

Tosa Tax Bills Coming Soon – At Slightly Higher Rate

School district's cuts keep things close to last year; Milwaukee County claims biggest increase.

Alterra Cafe Wins Final Approval; Burleigh Triangle Project Wins Delay

Long-vacant medical building site at Wells and 68th streets will finally be redeveloped.

Didier Will Stay in Mayor's Office Until Year's End

City attorney finds no conflict with her briefly keeping post after starting new job.

Backed Into Corner by State Law, Council Raises Mayor's Pay to $30,000

Learning at the 11th hour that it was now or never, aldermen increased mayoral salary by 33 percent.

Ald. McBride Announces Re-election Bid for 4th District Seat

Attorney will seek second term serving neighborhoods in southeast section of Tosa.

Challenge Looms Over Timing of Mayoral Salary Decision

Some aldermen oppose debate of mayor's pay during filing period and say they will move to hold it over.

Businessman Jim Moldenhauer Emerges as Third Mayoral Candidate

Info tech manager announces he will run for city's top office.

Donegan Declares Candidacy for Mayor

Chairman of Employee Relations and longtime insurance executive announces he will run.

It's a One-Man Race for Mayor – At the Moment

With Jill Didier's withdrawal, John Pokrandt finds himself alone in the field for now.