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Tuesday
February 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.
Teachers want clarity on district's financial state
The Elmbrook teachers union and School Board are expected to begin mediation next month because 2009-11 contract talks have stalled over salary and benefits.
City's housing mix, population growth issues raised
Brookfield's final pre-primary mayoral forum Feb. 4 covered a lot of familiar territory, from high-speed rail to city spending, but the four men vying for the mayor's seat had the opportunity to share their thoughts on some other topics, too.
Preliminary rail plan includes station in Brookfield
As part of President Barack Obama's plan to spur high-speed rail systems across the country, state officials last week learned Wisconsin would receive $823 million to help develop a passenger rail line between Madison and Milwaukee that would include a stop in Brookfield.
Candidates see ways to cut costs, control taxes
Residents have identified taxes and city spending as major issues in this election, and the four men vying to be Brookfield's next mayor agree.
- Related story: Voters guide
Candidates take stands on school closings, new offerings
Elmbrook School Board candidates explained their opinions about district enrollment decreases, finances, 4-year-old kindergarten, nonresident enrollment and more at a candidate forum Feb. 2.
- RELATED STORY: Voters guide Part 1
- RELATED STORY: Voters guide Part 2
More Headlines
- Development post to be filled
- Elmbrook gets in line for federal education reform dollars
- More desks open to students living outside Elmbrook
- High-speed collision on Calhoun sends two to hospital
- Residents press mayoral candidates for positions
- Candidates balance business, neighbors
- 2 percent pay hike for Elmbrook's top leaders
- Recognizing, preventing bullying subject of forums
- Six willing to take on Elmbrook's challenges
- Forcing construction to proceed unlikely, city official says
- Schellinger missed forums for work, county duties
- Council's new look helps audio
- Brookfield: Roads, rail on mayoral agenda
- Brookfield: Crackdowns take toll on drunken drivers
- Commission to chime in on plans for U.S. Cellular store
Watchdog Update
Life settlements seller arrested in Florida for fraud
A two-time felon who Heritage Christian Schools officials say defrauded the school has been arrested in Florida on insurance fraud charges involving about $500,000.
Mr. B's moving to Agave site in Brookfield
The Bartolotta restaurant group today confirmed a longstanding rumor: It's moving its Mr. B's steakhouse from the Stonewood Village shops in Brookfield to the former site of Agave Southwestern Grille nearby.(4)
Election 2010
Brookfield mayoral race focuses on taxes, shared services
The three candidates running against incumbent Jeff Speaker for mayor all say the city should be doing more to save money and cut taxes by sharing services with surrounding communities. And they all agree Brookfield needs new leadership.
Kanavas announces he won't seek re-election
Madison — State Sen. Ted Kanavas (R-Brookfield) won't seek re-election in November.
Faces of Hope
Dictionaries hold special meaning
Grant Dillon is a bona fide member of the computer age. But a few months ago, the 9-year-old was introduced to a lesser known entity: a hardcover dictionary.
More Headlines
- Von Maur possible for Brookfield Square
- Ex-priest convicted of sexually assaulting boys
- Brookfield woman inspired to run across the country
- Per-resident cost of suburban leaders’ salaries varies widely
- Heritage Christian Schools raising funds to pay bills
- Professors save teens the trip
- Election 2010: Suburban mayoral races attracting interest
- Sparse shelves greet post-Christmas shoppers
- Laurel Walker: Surgery was their best Christmas present
- Walter Stewart Davis III: Davis leaves mark at Brookfield Academy
A gala evening
Join the Elmbrook Education Foundation for its Games for Grants fundraising dinner on Feb. 28 at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts. The event features a catered meal, auction, gold exchange and much more.
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.
Greater Metro Meet
Brookfield grapplers took to the mats at the conference meet and we've got shots from the event in this photo gallery.
More local photo galleries:
- Central boys basketball vs. Hamilton
- Central boys basketball vs. Tosa East
- East girls basketball team routs Greenfield
- Brookfield Junior Miss
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.
Prep hoops central
Are you a basketball fanatic? Check out our prep basketball page for power rankings of 42 teams, a forum, and much more.
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: Teamwork, cookies and games bring Scouts closer to awards (2/4)
The Fur (& Feather!) Flyer
The Humane Animal Welfare Society describes its efforts:
Close to Home
Lorayne Ritt spotlights Waukesha County's nonprofit community: Elmbrook Education Foundation Ladies' Night Jan. 28 | Photos from this event
