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Rain put a damper on the first day of the Brookfield farmers market at the Civic Plaza on May 3.
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The flight stuff

Join reporter Alan Hamari as he flies a plane for the first time and learns that "the hardest part about learning to fly is trying to wedge your body into the front seat of a four-passenger plane." Or is it ...?
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Following her Lied

When former Brookfield East boys tennis coach Royce Lindner stepped down to take an administrative job, there was one thing assistant coach Linda Lied and her son, Drew, the team's first singles player and team captain, agreed on: Neither one wanted her to be the head coach.
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Parks group questions fire station site

The city's Parks and Recreation Commission is taking a closer look at what it would take to successfully integrate Fire Station No. 2 into Fairview North Park on Brookfield's north side.
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Poll: Should parkland be used as a fire station site?

From Community Newspapers

Following her Lied (5/7/08)
Lancers move one step closer to triple crown (5/7/08)
Parks chairman wary of losing land to fire station (5/7/08)
Reporter has the flight stuff (5/7/08)
Spartans moving up (5/7/08)
Teams honor victims (5/7/08)
Town extends development moratorium on commercial area (5/7/08)
Two creative thinking teams qualify for world competitions (5/7/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Students game to invent toy (5/9/08)
Brookfield rapidly adds liquor licenses (5/7/08)
Thoughtless people take up needed spaces (5/7/08)
Elmbrook mixes in half-day kindergartners (5/6/08)
Highway 18 project to be explained (5/2/08)
Larger fire stations considered (5/2/08)
No cause known for Silver Spur fire (4/30/08)
Softball: Brookfield East 8, Brookfield Central 5 (4/30/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

Police Blotter

Latest crime reports from the Brookfield and Elm Grove police departments.
Click here for this week's reports.

Going Prices

How much are homes selling for in the Brookfield/Elm Grove area? Click here

Multimedia Archive

Peter ZuzgaIn the shadow of Miller Park
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C.T. KrugerSwitching in a band
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C.T. KrugerBattle of the 'bots
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Your Place Your Stories
Do you have some news that you'd like to share with the rest of the community? Tell us what's going on with your family, business, school or organization!

Marcus Theatres Celebrates The Marcus Majestic Cinema's One-Year Anniversary
Wasserman to Speak to Democrats
BTC--Adult Tennis Tune-Up
QPS Supports ABCD's 'Date with a Plate'
Become a Junior Diamond Dancer

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Community Voices
Local residents share their views about what's happening in the Brookfield and Elm Grove area.

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Brookfield Soccer Association goes online

Brookfield Soccer Association BrookfieldNOW.com is teaming up with the Brookfield Soccer Association on a new blog that will provide players, parents and coaches with the latest news, information and game recaps throughout the spring season. Parents and coaches also are invited to submit photos of players in action in our special BSA Photo Gallery.

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  • Check out the BSA Photo Gallery

  • Email your snapshots for Photo Gallery
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    Marquette University

    Marquette salutes
    local honor students

    Marquette University and BrookfieldNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate.
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    NOW Photo by C.T. Kruger

    Grey and blue

    NOW photographer C.T. Kruger follows the troop movements during the annual Brookfield Civil War Days re-enactment event in his photo gallery.

    Winners announced
    in Mother's Day Contest

    Holly Hopton Congratulations to Holly and Ruby Hopton of Milwaukee, who were voted the winners in the MyCommunityNOW.com and MilwaukeeMoms.com Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest.Mother and daughter each will receive a $250 savings account courtesy of Johnson Bank.

    Johnson Bank Neva and Alexus Pipia of Menomonee Falls took second place and Sandi and Randi Trupke of Milwaukee won third place in the contest, and each will receive a $50 restaurant certificate.
    We'd like to thank the nearly 200 people who entered the contest as well as those who cast more than 2,000 votes for their favorite photos.

    See the winners | See finalists

    Brookfield Farmers' Market
    open every Saturday

    Brookfield Farmers Market It's a true sign that spring has arrived and summer isn't too far behind: The Brookfield Farmers' Market is now open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Civic Plaza on Calhoun Road.

    Brookfield Farmers' Market Web site

    Who is making contributions?

    Want to know which Brookfield residents are contributing to the presidential campaigns - and how much they're giving? Wonder if Democrats or Republicans are getting more financial support in your community? Search our list of presidential campaign contributions.

    Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

    Check out municipal salaries

    How much overtime is your Police Department paying its officers? Which municipal employee makes the most, the building inspector or the parks director? Find out by searching our compilation of municipal employee salaries.

    How much do educators earn?

    Who's the highest paid person in your school district? How much is your child's teacher earning? How do salaries of educators here compare to the rest of the Milwaukee area?

    Get the answers to those questions and more by searching our list of public school employee salaries.

    Tubing in Brookfield

    We hunted around YouTube and found videos produced by your friends and neighbors. Check out a sample of your videos right here on our site. (Updated: Dec. 17)

    SKY'S THE LIMIT

    Veteran sports writer Skibosh
    goes behind local prep scene

    Sky Skibosh NOW sports writer Tom "Sky" Skibosh provides his unique perspective on local high school sports in his new blog. Get Sky's take on Elmbrook and Wauwatosa prep sports scene - as well as his occasional thoughts about our pro sports teams.
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    Brookfield Prep Sportlight

    Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at Brookfield Central and Brookfield East high schools and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered. Basketball, track, soccer and more … this is your place for expanded coverage of the Brookfield prep sports scene.

  • Slideshow: Central vs. East at Miller Park
  • Slideshow: Brookfield East tops Appleton West
  • Photo Gallery: Images from the season
  • Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
  • Video: Prep Roundtable and more
  • FAMILY WATCHDOG

    Family Watchdog

    Locate sex offenders
    in your neighborhood

    BrookfieldNOW.com is teaming up with Family Watchdog, a national organization, to provide residents with an interactive map that shows where registered sex offenders are living and working in Brookfield and Elm Grove.

  • Go to Family Watchdog offender map
  • Video: Family Watchdog featured on 'Morning Blend'
  • Brookfield map: View the map used by the city of Brookfield to restrict sex-offender residency
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    Around Town

    Our picks from
    the Community Calendar

    Ladies can enjoy a beneficial night out
    Date: Thursday, May 1
    The Elm Grove Woman's Club, 13885 Watertown Plank Road, is hosting Ladies' Night Out featuring appetizers, live music, a raffle and boutique shopping, with proceeds to benefit Fairview South School, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $15; call Sue, (262) 781-9464.

    Farmers market returns to City Hall
    Date: Saturday, May 10
    The Brookfield Farmers Market takes place from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Brookfield City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun Road. For details, call (262) 784-7804 or visit brookfieldfarmersmarket.com.

    Complete Calendar
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    Community

    This is Brookfield: Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carol White shares her thoughts about why Brookfield is a great place to live, work and play.
    From public officials to overnight parking rules, here's everything you need to know about living in Brookfield and Elm Grove.
    BrookfieldPhoto Essay: Take a closer look at your community through the eyes of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photographer Jeffrey Phelps.

    The Basics: Whether you've lived in the Brookfield/Elm Grove area for decades or are a newcomer, here's your guide to parking rules, trash pickup schedule, school attendance boundaries, shopping, library hours, election information and much more.

    Local Links: Web sites for the Elmbrook School District, the city and community organizations.

    Schools: Test scores, dropout rates, per-pupil spending and other facts about the Elmbrook School District. Plus, a complete list of schools and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of top school officials.

    Your Elected Officials: Want to express your opinion to your local officials, county board members, state legislators or congressman? Find out who they are and how to contact them.

    Facts & figures: What's the population of Brookfield and Elm Grove? What's the median age? The average home value? The crime rate? All the statistics you need about your community. Demographics | Crime

    Dining Out: Read reviews of your local restaurants published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.


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