Days Inn in Wauwatosa to house international high school students
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin International Academy now owns the Days Inn Hotel in Wauwatosa.The group paid more than $2.6 million for the building, which includes the Bluemound Gardens restaurant.It will be turned into a center for foreign students attending local high schools.The renovation will be completed this summer.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin International Academy now owns the Days Inn Hotel in Wauwatosa.The group paid more than $2.6 million for the building, which includes the Bluemound Gardens restaurant.It will be turned into a center for foreign students attending local high schools.The renovation will be completed this summer.
Mayfair Collection opens to thousands of excited customers
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Mayfair Collection kicked off its much-anticipated grand opening in Wauwatosa on Thursday, April 3rd.The cold, wet and downright dreary weather did not dampen the spirits of the thousands of people who ventured there to shop.Sue Binter joined a steady stream of shopping visiting the new collection of shops near Highway 45 and Burleigh."I'm thrilled to see all the cars that are here, all the people that have come," said Binter." "People in Wauwatosa, I think, are very excited to see this."But the Mayfair Collection is not important just for Wauwatosa, it's important to Milwaukee County as well because it'll generate significant sales tax from the stores.FOX6 News has been told 60 percent of the Mayfair Collection's Phase One retailers are up and running.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Mayfair Collection kicked off its much-anticipated grand opening in Wauwatosa on Thursday, April 3rd.The cold, wet and downright dreary weather did not dampen the spirits of the thousands of people who ventured there to shop.Sue Binter joined a steady stream of shopping visiting the new collection of shops near Highway 45 and Burleigh."I'm thrilled to see all the cars that are here, all the people that have come," said Binter." "People in Wauwatosa, I think, are very excited to see this."But the Mayfair Collection is not important just for Wauwatosa, it's important to Milwaukee County as well because it'll generate significant sales tax from the stores.FOX6 News has been told 60 percent of the Mayfair Collection's Phase One retailers are up and running.
Body of 57-year-old man discovered in wooded area in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says a "skeletonized body" has been discovered near Underwood Parkway and Bluemound in Wauwatosa.The body, said to be that of a 57-year-old man was discovered on Sunday, March 30th just after 4:00 p.m.According to the Medical Examiner's Office, the body was discovered by a father and son who had been hiking through the wooded area looking for deer antlers.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says a "skeletonized body" has been discovered near Underwood Parkway and Bluemound in Wauwatosa.The body, said to be that of a 57-year-old man was discovered on Sunday, March 30th just after 4:00 p.m.According to the Medical Examiner's Office, the body was discovered by a father and son who had been hiking through the wooded area looking for deer antlers.
Wauwatosa police seek Subway armed robbery suspect
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect responsible for the armed robbery of the Subway restaurant at 67th and North Ave.Police say the armed robbery occurred on Sunday, March 16th.Police say their initial investigation shows an unknown male approached the counter at about 6:30 p.m., displayed a handgun, demanded and obtained money, and fled the scene on foot.The suspect is described as 5'6" to 5'8" with brown hair and a goatee.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect responsible for the armed robbery of the Subway restaurant at 67th and North Ave.Police say the armed robbery occurred on Sunday, March 16th.Police say their initial investigation shows an unknown male approached the counter at about 6:30 p.m., displayed a handgun, demanded and obtained money, and fled the scene on foot.The suspect is described as 5'6" to 5'8" with brown hair and a goatee.
Wauwatosa Fire officials say alert neighbor noticed fire, called 911
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa Fire officials say an alert neighbor noticed smoke coming from a home on Palmetto Avenue on Monday morning, March 24th -- and called 911.Responding fire crews observed visible fire and smoke coming from the rear of the building.The fire was under control within about 30 minutes.Fire officials say the fire appears to have started due to smoking materials discarded into an outside trash bin, which quickly extended into the attic.The home is said to have suffered moderate damage.Fire crews were able to rescue the family cat from the home's basement.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa Fire officials say an alert neighbor noticed smoke coming from a home on Palmetto Avenue on Monday morning, March 24th -- and called 911.Responding fire crews observed visible fire and smoke coming from the rear of the building.The fire was under control within about 30 minutes.Fire officials say the fire appears to have started due to smoking materials discarded into an outside trash bin, which quickly extended into the attic.The home is said to have suffered moderate damage.Fire crews were able to rescue the family cat from the home's basement.
Wauwatosa police need public's help to ID bank robbery suspect
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a bank robbery suspect.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a bank robbery suspect.
Prison guard arrested in alleged domestic violence incident
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison guard has been arrested.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison guard has been arrested.
Pothole problem so bad, road in Wauwatosa is shut down
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The problem of potholes on a road in Wauwatosa is so bad, officials have shut it down!
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The problem of potholes on a road in Wauwatosa is so bad, officials have shut it down!
Café Bavaria is now open for business in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Café Bavaria has opened its doors to customers in Wauwatosa.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Café Bavaria has opened its doors to customers in Wauwatosa.
Woman violently attacked in Wauwatosa in broad daylight
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A woman was violently attacked -- punched more than 20 times in the face -- as she walked through a Wauwatosa neighborhood.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A woman was violently attacked -- punched more than 20 times in the face -- as she walked through a Wauwatosa neighborhood.
Wauwatosa police arrest Tri City National Bank robbery suspect
WAUWATOSA (WITI) — The Wauwatosa Police Department has arrested a suspect in relation to an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, February 6th at the Tri City National Bank branch at 1717 N Mayfair Rd.According to police, the suspect used a bomb threat to get money from Tri City Bank.The incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the Tri City Bank branch inside Pick ‘n Save at 1717 N.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) — The Wauwatosa Police Department has arrested a suspect in relation to an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, February 6th at the Tri City National Bank branch at 1717 N Mayfair Rd.According to police, the suspect used a bomb threat to get money from Tri City Bank.The incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the Tri City Bank branch inside Pick ‘n Save at 1717 N.
Public asked to help identify Wauwatosa bank robber
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect who used a bomb threat to get money from Tri City Bank Thursday morning, February 6th.The incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the Tri City Bank branch inside Pick 'n Save at 1717 N.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect who used a bomb threat to get money from Tri City Bank Thursday morning, February 6th.The incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the Tri City Bank branch inside Pick 'n Save at 1717 N.
Schools test system to identify sex offenders
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- New technology tracks who is inside schools, and can help keep pedophiles out.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- New technology tracks who is inside schools, and can help keep pedophiles out.
World of Beer could open second location on Mayfair in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- If you love the World of Beer on Brady Street -- some good news: another location may be opening in Wauwatosa!An application has been filed with the Wauwatosa Plan Commission -- according to the Milwaukee Business Journal.The World of Beer in Wauwatosa would be located on Mayfair Road, and would offer more than 500 bottled beers, 50 taps and a "tavern fare" menu -- and would also have a patio.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- If you love the World of Beer on Brady Street -- some good news: another location may be opening in Wauwatosa!An application has been filed with the Wauwatosa Plan Commission -- according to the Milwaukee Business Journal.The World of Beer in Wauwatosa would be located on Mayfair Road, and would offer more than 500 bottled beers, 50 taps and a "tavern fare" menu -- and would also have a patio.
The Picnic Basket sandwich shop could be coming to Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa may soon get a new sandwich shop -- The Picnic Basket.The Picnic Basket could be coming to the former Milio's Sandwiches location on Bluemound Road.Tim Weiberg owns The Picnic Basket in Nashotah, and wants to open a similar shop in Wauwatosa.According to the application with the Wauwatosa Plan Commission, the shop will serve subs, sandwiches, wraps and appetizers.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa may soon get a new sandwich shop -- The Picnic Basket.The Picnic Basket could be coming to the former Milio's Sandwiches location on Bluemound Road.Tim Weiberg owns The Picnic Basket in Nashotah, and wants to open a similar shop in Wauwatosa.According to the application with the Wauwatosa Plan Commission, the shop will serve subs, sandwiches, wraps and appetizers.
Christmas Eve marks one year since Jennifer Sebena's murder
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Christmas Eve marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Christmas Eve marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena.
Two suspects arrested in armed robbery of Wauwatosa Kmart
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa police are investigating an armed robbery at Kmart on Burleigh St.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa police are investigating an armed robbery at Kmart on Burleigh St.
Teens hold bake sale in memory of Officer Jennifer Sebena
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A group of teens put on a bake sale Saturday, December 21st, to honor the memory of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena who was killed one year ago on Christmas Eve.One of the organizers, Maggie Ross, says Sebena was a wonderful mentor who she met through a youth group at Elmbrook Church."I want to do a positive outlook on her life and kind of keep her tradition and spirit going," said Ross.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber showed his support for the cause and his fallen officer.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A group of teens put on a bake sale Saturday, December 21st, to honor the memory of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena who was killed one year ago on Christmas Eve.One of the organizers, Maggie Ross, says Sebena was a wonderful mentor who she met through a youth group at Elmbrook Church."I want to do a positive outlook on her life and kind of keep her tradition and spirit going," said Ross.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber showed his support for the cause and his fallen officer.
Girls mentored by fallen officer Jennifer Sebena honor her memory
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Tuesday, December 24th will mark the one year anniversary of the death of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Tuesday, December 24th will mark the one year anniversary of the death of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena.