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
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is Waukesha: Mayor Larry Nelson shares his thoughts about why Waukesha 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 Waukesha.
The Basics: Whether you've lived in Waukesha for decades or are a newcomer, here's your guide to Waukesha's parking rules, trash pickup schedule, school attendance boundaries, shopping, library hours, election information and much more.
Local Links: Web sites for the Waukesha School District, the city and community organizations.
Schools: Test scores, dropout rates, per-pupil spending and other facts about the Waukesha 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.
Demographics: What's the city's population? What's the median age? The average home value? The median household income? All the statistics you need about Waukesha. Population | Crime
Dining Out: Read reviews of your local restaurants published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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