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Tobi Cawthra (left), RiverWalk coordinator, gets her hair painted pink by Matthew Katzke, 12, who received a legacy award for his dedication to the RiverWalk for Breast Cancer, at Prairie Elementary School. His mother recently passed away after battling breast cancer for seven years.
Journal Sentinel Photo by Karen Sherlock

Road rage makes woman fear for life

In what police are calling a bizarre case of road rage, a woman driving to work Wednesday was rammed from behind by a sport utility vehicle driver who police say was later found hiding barefoot in a tree. Go to story

WTMJ coverage: Listen to 911 call

Church's garden clears hurdle

A city panel has given the go-ahead for the Southminster Presbyterian Church to establish 28 garden plots on its front lawn. The unusual proposal still needs approval of the Plan Commission. Go to story

Poll: Should church garden be approved?

Please stand...

Carla Seward/Waukesha NOW

Before the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Boston Red Sox at historic Fenway Park in Boston on Monday, May 16, a former Waukesha North High School director of bands will perform the national anthem on his Bach trumpet, just one stop on a personal quest to play at every major league baseball stadium in the country. Go to story

From the Journal Sentinel

News and Business
Courthouse lobby may cost $2 million (5/9/08)
Residents' help leads to vandalism arrests (5/9/08)
Animal shelter still open (5/8/08)
Food drive set for Saturday (5/7/08)
Library to discuss security issues (5/7/08)
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Sports
Cruisin' Crusaders (4/26/08)
Girls soccer: Whitefish Bay 3, Arrowhead 2 (4/23/08)
Coach boots strategy switch (4/17/08)
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From Waukesha NOW

Vandals caught red-handed (5/8/08)
Waukesha's 'Mr. Trumpet' to perform at Fenway Park (5/8/08)
Waukesha's Spring Inspiration May 16-18 (5/8/08)
Archive: News and Features

Police Blotter

Latest crime reports from the Waukesha Police Department.
Click here for this week's reports.

From Municipal Court: Recent convictions

Going Prices

How much are homes selling for in Waukesha? Click here

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!

Wasserman to Speak to Democrats

Wasserman to speak to Democrats

East Avenue to be Closed for Carroll College Commencement

May Flowers at Waukesha Public Library

Winners of 2008 Waukesha Wrap Show Announced

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Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and WaukeshaNOW.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 honor rolls page

Schools that are not listed here but would like to be should email their honor rolls to honors@mycommunitynow.com.

PHOTO GALLERY

Students celebrate Mexico's heritage

William J. Lizdas/Journal Sentinel

Students from several Waukesha schools celebrated the heritage of Mexico at a Cinco de Mayo celebration at La Casa de Esperanza. The event included Mexican music, a Mexican lunch and more.
Go to Photo Gallery

Waukesha Farmers Market
open every Tuesday, Saturday

Waukesha Farmers Market

It's a true sign that spring has arrived and summer isn't too far behind: The Waukesha Farmers Market is now open from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays and from 10:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays along the south side of the Fox River on Riverfront Plaza.

Waukesha Farmers Market information | 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

HAPPENING NOW

Your guide to local events

WaukeshaNOW.com and the Waukesha & Pewaukee Visitors Bureau are teaming up to provide you with an online calendar of community events and attractions you and your family can enjoy.

E-mail us to learn how to submit an event.

Presidential campaign contributions Find out who donated to the presidential campaigns - and how much they gave.

Public school employee salaries Find out how much your child's teacher is earning and how that compares to other teacher salaries.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

Darryl Enriquez The Journal Sentinel reporter clarifies how decisions are made in this growing city.

Laurel Walker The Journal Sentinel columnist gives you her take on living in Waukesha and what's happening here.

Student Notes House of Worship Waukesha NOW staff profile a local congregation and its place of worship.

Shoptalk The Waukesha Business Improvement District features a local business.

Family Watchdog Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Waukesha.

Saturday, May 10: Celebrate Community Day and the opening of the Waukesha Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to noon.
Saturday, May 10: Saturday: "Over the Tavern" takes the stage at the Waukesha Civic Theatre, through May 18.

• Weekend Happenings: Arts, music and more
• Spread Your Wings: Education calendar
• This Week in Sports: Prep sports calendar

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