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Dennis Alpert of Wal-Mart gives a presentation on the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter during a Plan Commission meeting at Cudahy City Hall on April 8. The plan will reappear for action in May.
NOW Photo by Charles Auer
News & Features

Charges could be filed
after youth brings gun to school

Authorities say charges could be filed against a Lincoln Elementary School fourth-grader who brought a loaded weapon to school as well as the child's father, the owner of the gun. Go to story

Poll: Should boy or dad be charged?

City shoots down Wal-Mart plan

The Cudahy Plan Commission has rejected plans for a retail complex that would have included a Wal-Mart Supercenter and a Milwaukee Wave soccer training academy Go to story

Related story: Mayor won't explain his vote
Related story: Milwaukee Wave stunned by decision
Editorial: Mayor owes residents explanation of vote
Forum: Did the city make the right decision?

City mulls pit bull ban

In what some officials say is an attempt to crack down on gang-related activity, Cudahy officials are considering a ban on pit bulls and other vicious dogs. Go to story

Forum: What do you think?
Journal Sentinel photo/Jeffrey Phelps

Hundreds gather at CHS
to honor fallen soldier

More than 350 mourners filled the Cudahy High School field house Friday and tearfully paid their respects to Sgt. Steven Christofferson, who was killed on April 21 in Iraq. Go to story
Audio from the funeral | Photo gallery | Video

From Community Newspapers

Downtown Wal-Mart proposal defeated (5/8/08)
Crime in Cudahy leads to talk of pit bull ban (5/7/08)
Outlet with a kick: Rugby club enables players to unleash aggression, passion (5/7/08)
Boys track: McKinney-Jones catapults South Milwaukee to third in Southeast Conference Relays (5/6/08)
Cudahy defeats St. Francis in Woodland Conference tennis dual meet (5/6/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

What's in a name? Ask the Boomgaardners | Video (5/10/08)
Cudahy mayor silent on vote denying Wal-Mart (5/9/08)
Cudahy: Why? Just because? (5/9/08)
New facility blocked by Cudahy commission (5/6/08)
'Tears come from the heart' for soldier (5/2/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

Police Blotter

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

Going Prices

How much are homes selling for in Cudahy? Click here

Multimedia Gallery Archives

NOW Photo by Charles AuerShe's amazing!
Photo gallery | Story

NOW Photo by C.T. KrugerHanging tough
Photo gallery

NOW Photo by Charles AuerRiding to glory
Photo gallery

NOW Photo by Charles AuerYoung actors hit the stage
Photo gallery

Complete Multimedia Archive

Around the South Shore

Our picks from
the Community Calendar

Volunteers sought for Grant Park weed-out
Date: Saturday, May 10
Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plant species during a spring weed-out from 9 a.m. to noon at Grant Park, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee; call (414) 273-7275 for details.

Historical society holding potluck
Date: Monday, May 12
The South Milwaukee Historical Society is holding a potluck, with anyone interested in the society invited to attend if they bring a dish to pass, at 5:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1111 N. Chicago Ave. For information, call (414) 764-2118.

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Pro-Wal-Mart Lobbying By Milwaukee Wave Risks Offending Cudahy Residents
Pressure Mounts for Response from Mayor, Plan Commission
Milwaukee Recreation Plans "Second Prom" for Adults
What is the Problem With Cudahy Residents?
Applaud Our City's Foresight

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Your Photos
Your Photos Joel Puczylowski
Cudahy, WI
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South Shore residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.

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Video: This is Cudahy

Cudahy Mayor Ryan McCue says the city's recreational amenities are just part of what makes Cudahy special.
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Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and CudahyNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools.
Go to honor rolls page

The Pulse of Cudahy

Weigh in on local issues

Here's your chance to voice your opinions on key issues facing the city.

Forum: Should city approve Wal-Mart?
Forum: Do you support pit bull ban?

PRIDE IN OUR SCHOOLS

Cudahy School District blog

There are plenty of great things happening in the Cudahy School District, and you can get the latest on what the students and staff are up to in the district's new blog.
Latest post:

Who is making contributions?

Want to know which Cudahy residents are contributing to the presidential campaigns - and how much they're giving? Wonder if Democrats or Republicans are getting more financial support in your community? Search our list of presidential campaign contributions.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

Check out municipal salaries

Which city employee makes the most money? Who's getting the most overtime? Find out by searching our compilation of municipal employee salaries.

How much do educators earn?

How much is your child's teacher earning? What about local administrators? Get the answers by searching our list of public school employee salaries.

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

Cudahy Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at Cudahy High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered. Track, soccer and more … this is your place for expanded coverage of the Cudahy prep sports scene.

Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Video: Prep Roundtable and more

ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

Humane Society blog
features pets who need a home

Wisconsin Humane Society There are hundreds of dogs and cats who are looking for a new home. The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles those animals in its new blog.
Latest post:

THE PARK PEOPLE

Citizens group is now online

Faye Stay on top of what's happening in the Milwaukee County parks system with the blog from The Park People, a member-driven organization dedicated to citizen stewardship of our county parks.

Latest post:

FAMILY WATCHDOG

Family Watchdog

Locate sex offenders
in your neighborhood

CudahyNOW.com is teaming up with Family Watchdog, a national organization, to provide residents with an interactive map that shows where registered sex offenders are living and working in Cudahy.

With one click of the mouse, you can quickly find out whether any offenders are in your neighborhood and can get details on those individuals.

  • Go to Family Watchdog offender map
  • Video: Family Watchdog featured on 'Morning Blend'
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    Community
    St. Francis Landmark

    From public officials to overnight parking rules, here's everything you need to know about living in Cudahy.
    The Basics: Whether you've lived in Cudahy for decades or are a newcomer, here's your guide to Cudahy's parking rules, trash pickup schedule, school attendance boundaries, shopping, library hours, election information and much more.

    Local Links: Web sites for the Cudahy School District, the city and community organizations.

    Schools: Test scores, dropout rates, per-pupil spending and other facts about the Cudahy 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 Cudahy.
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    Dining Out: Read reviews of your local restaurants published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.


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