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Gov. Walker: Federal Government Needs to Avert Fiscal Cliff

For more than a decade, the federal government has been spending a lot more money than it has been taking in. Because critical debt benchmarks were surpassed, in the near future our nation is facing what often is referred to as the fiscal cliff.

Gov. Walker: Federal Government Needs to Avert Fiscal Cliff
Shorewood, WI|News|

Fly A Kite on New Year's Day

The 26th Cool Fool kite festival takes over Veterans Park in Milwaukee on New Year's Day. Family-friendly, the event has lots of chances to see some amazing (and huge) kites, plus try your hand at something a little bit smaller.

Fly A Kite on New Year's Day
Wauwatosa, WI|News|

Does Wauwatosa Have Enough Police Officers?

In 2011, Wauwatosa had 1.97 officers for every 1,000 people living in the community. Use this searchable database on Patch to see how this compares with others around the state.

Does Wauwatosa Have Enough Police Officers?
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|

Serious Crash Closes Durand and Oakes

A serious car crash — possibly a rollover — forced police to close Durand Avenue and Oakes Road Thursday night.

Serious Crash Closes Durand and Oakes
Caledonia, WI|News|

Child Enticement Suspect Sought

Racine police are asking for help locating a man they believe is trying to entice children to get into his vehicle. In at least one reported case, an intended victim said the suspect was using sexually-suggestive language.

Child Enticement Suspect Sought
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|

Highway 11 Public Information Meeting

Plans include reconstruction of the roadway as a four-lane divided highway.

Highway 11 Public Information Meeting
Wauwatosa, WI|News|

Violent Crime in Wauwatosa and Wisconsin

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States, includes data from Wauwatosa and most other communities in the state. See what kinds of violent crimes were reported here and how the city compares to others.

Violent Crime in Wauwatosa and Wisconsin