Mount Tosa Developer Seeks Revised Housing Mix

City puts request to swap out condos for assisted living on one-month hold.

Mayor's Pay Comes Back to the Table

Put on hold a year and a half ago, salary increase debate brought up again.

Don't Hesitate to Use Defibrillators, Fire Official Says

Hart Park emergency proved the worth of giving public access to sophisticated but simple-to-use devices.

Girl's Hot Dog Cart Dream Comes True

Aldermen unanimously approve plan for 12-year-old to spend summer slinging franks with her dad.

County Grounds Flood Basins Finally Ready for Action

Six years in the making, massive detention basins are finished, and Village should be safe from floods.

Toned-Down Resale Shop Ordinance Still Would Be Toughest Around

Proposed city law imposes strictest standards in area on buyers and sellers of secondhand goods.

Derse Associates Offers Reef Land To City In Parting Gift

Ancient coral reef eyed for local historic designation to protect geologic gem.

Burleigh Triangle Developers Satisfy City Concerns

Aldermen send retail phase forward after getting answers to key questions about $45 million plan.

Village Plan Open for Public Viewing

Proposed master plan redesigns existing tight space to improve safety, access.

Walmart Gets Green Light from Tosa Council

Outpost addition, Montessori school and other projects also given the go-ahead.

Tosa Council Lets Mayor's Veto of Contracts Stand

Override vote avoided as aldermen put item on hold, letting controversial issue die with minimal debate.

Veto Override May Come to Vote; Unlikely to Pass

Key aldermen don't see enough support to overturn mayor, but some want a vote for the record.

Walmart Market Heads to Common Council

Retail giant's smaller grocery would fill in vacant big-box building on North 124th Street.

Public Invited to Help Forge County Grounds Trail Plan

City, County Parks, DNR and others seek input on how people want to access and use space for recreation.

UPDATE: Eaton Not a 'Good Fit' for Tax Credits

'It's not a compelling project' to help low-income areas, according to WHEDA official.

Alderman McBride Says 'No Purpose Will Be Served' by Override Attempt

He will move to table any further vote on union contract issue following mayor's veto.

Late-Night Action at That 'Other' Common Council Meeting

After marathon special meeting on union contracts, weary aldermen create new development authority without debate.

Mayor Vetoes Council Action on Union Contracts

Didier repeats her position that measure had been fully vetted when it was defeated in first vote.

Council Ratifies Union Contracts on 8-7 Vote

Audience split on reconsideration of earlier vote that denied new agreements.

Public Format for Council Meeting Still Up in the Air

It's up to mayor to decide whether Common Council will hear public comment tonight.

Alderman Denies Allegations in Open Meetings Complaint

Birschel says he never told complainant Stan Zurawski that any number of council members would vote for contracts.

Aldermen Bring New Vote on Union Contracts

Denying contracts is costing city up to $20,000 a week according to petitioners on council.

New Leaders: Paulette Enders Gets Down to Business

City's chief cheerleader quietly conducts business to boost economic development.

Supreme Court Ready to Hear Wheaton vs. Tosa Tax Case

City could owe up to $7 million if healthcare company is deemed tax-exempt; high court will hear arguments Friday.

State Budget Hearing Gets Under Way After Opponents Make Their Point

Labor and advocacy groups meet early in effort to get word out to those working during hearing process.

Sides Exchange Salvos Before State Budget Hearing

Unions criticize GOP lawmakers for holding meeting during work hours, but Joint Finance Committee spokesman says eight-hour hearing provides ample opportunity to be heard.

Final Vote Count Gives Kloppenburg the Edge

Just 200 ballots separate her from Prosser, and a recount is a near certainty.

Tosa Boy Scouts Get Swift Lesson in Civics

Common Council action is over in minutes, but boys get private primer from mayor.

Tosa Gets Out the Vote on County, Court Contests

Expected high turnout is developing at polling places.

Council to Take Up Burleigh Triangle, Wal-Mart Plans Tonight

Those projects and other development proposals taking first step toward approval.

Election Day: County, Supreme Court Races Dominate Tosa Ballot

There are no contested races in Wauwatosa, but a large turnout is expected.

Zoo Interchange Plan May Help Butterfly Habitat on County Grounds

Detention basin seen as a problem, but revised plan would actually expand space for Monarch Trail.

Open Space Advocates Challenge Zoo Interchange Plan

Stormwater management proposal would step outside boundaries of DOT land and impact public parks.

Massage Parlor Owner Relinquishes License

Man accused of sexual harassment of customers avoids revocation hearing by going quietly.

Text of Ordinance on Community Development Authority

Here is the wording of a proposed ordinance that would create a new Community Development Authority.

City Needs One-Stop Development Shop to Compete, Advisers Say

Creating a Community Development Authority is first major step, according to advisory committee.

Turnout in Tosa Hinges on Interest in County, Supreme Court Races

With no contested seats in Wauwatosa School Board or Common Council races, interest in county executive and high court contests could still draw voters to the polls.

Council Hires New Finance Director – Again

First candidate withdrew two weeks after he was hired, citing catty comments from aldermen.