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NEWSROOM * CIRCULATION * ADVERTISING
Wednesday
March 2010
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Police Blotter: This week's crime reports from Brookfield and Elm Grove
Police Notes: The latest local crime briefs
News & Notes: Local news briefs
Obituaries: Local death notices
Meetings: City of Brookfield government meeting schedule
Every School Every Week: What's up at local schools
School Notes: Elmbrook School District news briefs
School Board Notes: Recaps of recent board actions
Meetings: Elmbrook School District meeting schedule
What's New: Local business openings and more
Business Notes: Area businesses making the news
Community Calendar: What's
on tap around town
Things to Do: Our top picks
of upcoming events
Corrections: Corrections and clarifications to recent stories
News tips? Story ideas?
Contact us
• Town of Brookfield
• Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
• Brookfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Elmbrook School District
• Brookfield Public Library
Visit our complete list of Brookfield Links.
Take a look back at NOW's live blogs from the current election season.
Rotary raffle raises $82,000
Rotary Clubs in District 6270 raised more than $82,000 for charities in this winter's Long Journey to the Super Bowl raffle, which was sponsored by the Brookfield Rotary Club.
Red Robin finds winning look
The Brookfield Plan Commission likes the flavor of Red Robin's newest plans for a 5,700-square-foot freestanding restaurant and bar at the former Houlihan's site at Brookfield Square.
Halmstad, Reddin face off in District 2 aldermanic race
A Brookfield resident who challenged a sitting District 2 alderman in 2008 is squaring off against an incumbent again April 6.
Town's days may be numbered, mayoral candidates say
The two remaining candidates in the city of Brookfield's mayoral race said they think the town of Brookfield - or at least some parts of it - will become part of the city sooner rather than later.
Brookfield mayor's race
Speaker, Ponto tackle flooding questions
Torrential rains that pounded Brookfield in June 2008 and June 2009 caused millions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses. They also sparked a citywide effort to educate homeowners about how the city's water systems work and what homeowners can do to mitigate the risk of flooding or sanitary sewer backups.
More Headlines
- Brookfield: Can we dress any more casual?
- Brookfield: Grant could help city raze homes in floodplain
- Candidates dissect 'Elmbrook Experience'
- Ponto wins former opponent's endorsement in mayoral race
- Allgaier, Frayer face off for board seat
- Take two: Carnell vs. Brunner
- East forensics team claims GMC championship
- Celebrating the half-century mark
- Absentee ballots available beginning March 17
- Municipal water a no-go in Elm Grove
- EEF gets Smart for math
- Brookfield: Police, Fire departments brace for wave of retirements
- Brookfield: CVS, Half-Priced Books among stores filling center
- Red Robin to present new, spiced up designs
- Scout out construction plan details for Capitol Drive project
New Brookfield resale store targets teens
In a recession, even picky teenagers are looking for bargains. That's the thinking behind the area's newest resale shop: Fashion Xchange, now open in The Plaza shopping center in Brookfield.(4)
Senior apartments proposed for Brookfield
A Middleton-based developer is proposing a 186-unit apartment community for seniors in Brookfield.(1)
Brookfield man arrested in suspected assault of teen
Wauwatosa police have arrested a 48-year-old Brookfield man suspected of abducting and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl Saturday, a police spokesman said Monday.
Large senior apartment development proposed in Brookfield
A Middleton-based developer is proposing a 186-unit apartment community for seniors in Brookfield.(4)
Election 2010
Keeping Brookfield's economy healthy is goal of mayoral candidates
When Brookfield voters head to the polls on April 6, they will decide whether to give Mayor Jeff Speaker another four years in office or to hand over the reins of the city's top elected post to longtime Ald. Steve Ponto.(9)
More Headlines
- VK Development sells Brookfield office building for $5.8 million
- Public meeting scheduled on Capitol Drive improvements
- Brookfield travel agency accused of misleading consumers
- Elmbrook mega-church stages one monster potluck
- Election 2010: Primary ballots include some races for mayor, village president
- Laurel Walker: Plant lives on as connection to long-gone loved ones
- U.S. Bank hiring 60 to expand Brookfield credit card unit
- Watchdog Update: Life settlements seller arrested in Florida for fraud
- Mr. B's moving to Agave site in Brookfield
- Election 2010: Brookfield mayoral race focuses on taxes, shared services
Who will be next mayor?
Check out our special mayoral election page for candidate profiles, biographies, coverage of key issues and all the information you need to help you cast your ballot for the next mayor of Brookfield.
Central rolls on
Brookfield Central defeated host Whitnall in a regional final and moved on to the third round of the Division 1 tournament, as featured in this photo gallery.
More local photo galleries:
- Central gets crosstown edge
- Brookfield gymnasts star at sectional
- Greater Metro Conference wrestling
- Central boys basketball vs. Hamilton
- Central boys basketball vs. Tosa East
Voters guide
Voters will be casting ballots in a number of key aldermanic and school board elections April 6. Be sure to check out our voters guide for everything you need to know before heading to the polls.
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. Go to the honor rolls page.
The Road to Madison
Follow the state high school basketball tournament in our special section, with coverage from the Journal Sentinel, NOW Newspapers, Lake Country Publications and TODAY's TMJ4.
Help choose our team
Who do you think are the best boys basketball players in the area? Vote now to help us pick our All-Suburban Basketball team and you could win a pair of lower-level tickets to a Bucks game.
State wrestling tournament
The best wrestlers in the state took to the mats during the opening day of matches in Madison and we've got all the action in this photo gallery.
Elmbrook Prep Sportlight
The sports season is in full swing at Brookfield Central and East high schools and, if you're a prep sports fan, we'll have you covered in basketball and more!
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage
Sky's the LimitNOW sports writer Tom "Sky" Skibosh gives his take on the prep sports scene:
EBHS UnleashedThe Elmbrook Human Society shares animal tales:
Every School Every WeekLearn what's going on in Brookfield's public and private schools.
Gas WatchFind out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Brookfield.
Family WatchdogUse the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Brookfield.
Presidential campaign contributionsFind out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.
Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
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Reporter Julie Ann Marra profiles Elm Grove people, places and things in her column.
Latest column: Can’t get to Ireland for St. Pat’s Day? Go green close to home (3/4)
The Fur (& Feather!) Flyer
The Humane Animal Welfare Society describes its efforts:
Close to Home
Lorayne Ritt spotlights Waukesha County's nonprofit community: Symphony League Dinner (March 3)
