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Schools, Public Safety

Mock Crash, Movie at East High Drive Home Dangers of OWI

If set-up accident scene doesn't resonate with all students, followup film and testimonials do, as pre-Prom documentary of alcohol-related deaths hits home.

Police & Fire, Schools

Second Police Investigation of Priest Closed with No Action

A mother stepped forward in April with another allegation inappropriate contact with her child by Father Robert Marsicek, but girl's story was found unreliable as evidence and no further action is to be taken.

Schools, Public Safety

Two Tosa Schools Celebrate National Bike to School Day

McKinley and Eisenhower elementary schools schedule events Wednesday to promote Safe Routes to School. Bike riding is the star of the day, but at Eisenhower, unique challenges call for unique solutions – and one parent has an answer.

Schools, Volunteers in the News

Lois Weber Resigns After Nearly 4 Decades on School Board

Weber's tenure has been marked by her advocacy for Wauwatosa's children and steady hand in setting policy and hiring leadership in the Tosa School District.

Police & Fire, Schools

Students Investigated by Police in Bomb Threat at East High

Three days after direct bomb threat at West High, a rumored bomb plan at East is uncovered, but classes resumed Monday with assurances of safety, and the School District says a joint investigation with police has identified suspect students.

Schools, Sports, Summer

Rec Department Registration System Suffers Mystery 'Meltdown'

As online registration for summer programs opened at 8 a.m. Saturday, a software system put many into virtual gridlock, with some still lost in cyberspace. The Rec Department director said he's trying to fulfill as many requests as possible.

Schools

Tougher Reading, Math Standards Mean Far Fewer Advanced Scores in Tosa

Despite changes in benchmarks for Wisconsin statewide reading and math tests, Wauwatosa students continue to perform higher than the statewide norms.

Police & Fire, Schools

Archbishop Suggests Marsicek Should Have Been Removed

Citing reports of repeated concerns about Father Robert Marsicek, Listecki writes that, 'collectively they call into question allowing this priest to remain serving as pastor of two parishes, each with schools or daycare programs.'

Schools

Denim Day: Tosa East Senior's Project Resonates Through State

McKenna Nerone's rape survivors awareness project draws wide public attention, but it also spurs individual victims to speak up for themselves, knowing someone who cares is listening.

Police & Fire, Schools

Classes in Session at West as Police Investigate Bomb Threat

Written threat found in bathroom Tuesday warning of bomb on Wednesday prompts canceling of evening classes, but morning sessions were being held under police watch.

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