Nicole Wells, president of Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter, oversees the shelter's cats during open house hours in August. The shelter, currently located on Forest Home Avenue, is renovating a new building on Blue Mound Road to provide more space for its operations.
Read More
Published on October 9, 2026, at 5:31 PM.
As the city budget season commences, Financial Affairs Committee meetings are scheduled for Tuesday evenings this month to discuss the proposed 2027 budget for Wauwatosa. One of the key proposals includes enhancing police recruitment by offering $2,500 hiring bonuses to address a staffing shortage that has left the department operating at approximately 75% capacity due to vacancies and other absences.
In the lead-up to the November 3 general election, Tosa Forward News is expanding its election coverage and has begun reviewing local legislative campaigns' financial reports. In-person early voting in Wauwatosa is set to begin on October 20.
The Wauwatosa Village Business Improvement District is revitalizing its holiday offerings with a Christmas Market slated for December 2 to 6 on Harwood Avenue, following a hiatus last year due to severe flooding.
For community engagement, the Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter will host its annual auction fundraiser at the Zoofari Conference Center, starting at noon on October 10. The shelter aims to relocate to a larger facility to better serve both its feline residents and potential adopters.
Additional events include the rescheduled Tosa East Towne's Porch Concerts on October 10 and an open house hosted by the Wauwatosa Fire Department from noon to 4 PM at the village fire station, featuring fire trucks and various safety demonstrations.