Branding Tosa: Common Council Approves New Marketing Committee

A team of marketing experts will work to create a cohesive image for the city.

Village Vision Is Pricey

City seeks public comment on $82 million plan.

Road Work Update: Blue Mound Blues Could End Ahead of Schedule

Work is beginning to switch from north to south side of street.

Wauwatosa Alderman Missed Crucial City Business While Jailed

Sixth District Ald. Brian Ewerdt apologizes for absence during critical union contract discussions.

Forest Education Center Takes Root

State forest in Tosa intended to connect urban residents with woodlands.

City Assesses Its Options in Repaying Huge Losses in Lawsuit

$8.4 million overtaxing of Wheaton Franciscan must be paid back soon or interest will keep mounting.

Mayor Takes Issue with Developer's Changes

Mt. Tosa plan has morphed into something that wasn't envisioned in city's approval process, Didier says.

Common Council Meeting Early for Tosa's Night Out

City officials expected to quickly approve ordinance changes and then get out their flashlights.

Federal Debt Default Woes Would Tumble Down Slowly But Surely to You

Economists say standoff on the debt ceiling will hurt anyone with investments - government, businesses or individuals.

Tosa Tells Waukesha What It Can't Do with Its Water

DNR's second hearing on Lake Michigan water diversion proposal resonates to a different pitch downstream.

Mt. Tosa Developer Gets Committee's OK for Change of Plans

But Mayor Didier, who raised initial objections, has not responded to alteration of housing plan.

Council Committee Heeds Fire Chief, Recommends Tossing Residency Rules

With one dissenter, panel votes to do away with residency requirement for officers below chief.

Numbers Emerging on City's Losses in Lawsuit – and They Aren't Pretty

Taxpayers could be hit for about $4 million in additional taxes, and schools could eat some $2 million more.

City Sweeps Collective Bargaining Aside

Changes had been discussed all year as Gov. Walker and the state Legislature acted, but council actions officially do away with different rates for union workers.

Wauwatosa Schools on the Hook for Part of City's Loss in Tax Case

County, MMSD and MATC also may have to refund the portion of property taxes collected by the city on their behalf.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling Against Wauwatosa Could Cost Millions

High court's decision in longstanding tax dispute will likely cost the city nearly $8.5 million, lawyer says

State Actions Put Twists in Lengthy School Planning

New teacher evaluation program, two years in the making, could be toppled by edicts from Madison.

Week Ahead in Tosa: Your Tax Dollars at Work, and Chances to Chill

Patch's take on school and city business at hand, as well as upcoming fun under a burning sun.

City Seeks Wholesale Changes in Absence of Collective Bargaining

Committee hears and passes a raft of recommendations to put union and non-union workers on par.

Reef Land Gift Poses No Risks for City

City attorney says owning portion of geologic gem would be an honor.

Walmart Agrees to Strict Boundaries on Market Plan

Developer's agreement limits use, details disguising of big-box building.

Proposed New Hire for Economic Development Gets Mixed Reviews

Council committee comes to a tie vote on adding staff during tough times.

Ms. Vermeulen Goes to Washington

Patch columnist: We can tweet our heads off, but the Twitter of hearts is a call that we all heed.

'Packed Like Sardines, Witnessing History': Tosa Woman's White House Town Hall Adventure

Wauwatosa's Genevieve Vermulen atteneded Wednesday's White House Town Hall Tweetup. Follow her @Einley.

Council Denies Pay Raise for Mayor's Office

Aldermen have no stomach for salary increase for an elected official while others' pay is frozen.

Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Friday

Residents are warned that heat exhaustion can come on rapidly; it is best to avoid it by limiting exposure as much as possible.

Mayor Opens Her Calendar in Debate Over Duties of the Office

Jill Didier won't take a position on her office's pay, but she tells what she does for it.

Ravenswood Homeowner Cited for Debris, Deteriorating Roof

Annoyed neighbors finally get some traction, but no action on raccoons unless city spies the critters.

Committee Recommends 33% Hike in Mayoral Pay

Raise of $7,500 a year wouldn't take effect until next term.

Walker's Voucher Expansion Could Spell Trouble for Tosa Schools

Open enrollment ranks might thin as middle-income families look at paid-for private schooling.

MMSD Reports Overflows of More Than 170 Million Gallons

Downpours Monday and Tuesday added up to more than Deep Tunnel would hold without threat of basement backups.

Ravenswood Neighbors Ask City to Act on Blighted House

A decade of trouble and neglect leaves residents shaking their heads as Wauwatosa officials seek solution.

Tosa Engineers Discount Big 'F' from DNR on 2010 Sewer Overflows

Unprecedented rain was to blame for overwhelmed sewer system, public works staff says.

East Tosans Rally for Their Neighborhood

Nearly three dozen neighbors show up to support East Tosa North Avenue plan.

Tosa Adopts Area's Toughest Resale Shop Law

City takes a firm stance against fencers of stolen property with 21-day hold on goods, daily electronic reporting.

Finance Director Spells Out Steps to Avoid 5-Year, $8 Million Gap

State budget moves produce projections that look dire but are 'manageable,' city's top accountant says.

70th St. Bridge to Open Friday in Time for HartFest

Cold, rainy spring slowed project, but city engineer says bridge will be open for festival traffic.

New Bridge Has 'Come Full Circle'

Original 70th Street bridge was built with a Depression-era version of stimulus funds.

Mayor's Salary Proves a Conundrum for Council

Most aldermen agree that city executive's pay is abysmal — and that now is not the time to change it.

Business Plans Aplenty... But There's That Matter of Parking

Proposals meet up with the inevitable dilemma that thriving destinations bring traffic, congestion.