APS Healthcare Plans to Lay Off 133 Workers

The Brookfield health care program management company will eliminate the jobs between mid-October and June 2013, the state announced Friday.

How Much Did Your Neighbors Give to Obama, Romney?

More Brookfield residents contributed to Obama than to Romney, but the donation amounts were smaller and outpaced by Romney supporters who gave about $22,000 more.

Bluemound Road Reconstruction 'Difficult' But Critical to Corridor

The disruption caused by this work on such a major thoroughfare has been difficult, but we hope completion of this project will result in improved traffic, safer travel and an economic boost to the area.

Dave Heaster, Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin 5th Congressional District

Heaster is challenging long-time incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., Republican Candidate for Wisconsin 5th Congressional District

Sensenbrenner has been a Wisconsin congressman since 1979.

Tammy Baldwin, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate

Congresswoman Baldwin was the first woman elected to Congress in Wisconsin

Obituary: Bill Muth, Former Brookfield Public Works Director

Services for Muth, who served as public works director from 1963 to 1999 and later moved to Carmel, IN, will be held Friday in Brookfield.

The Corners Financing Plan Praised, Panned by Residents

At a packed public hearing at Brookfield Town Hall Wednesday, residents expressed mixed views on The Corners / Von Maur project and public financing. The Marcus Corp. said it was offering more guarantees against project default.

Public Hearing for The Corners Public Financing Plan

How to Register to Vote in Brookfield

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, here's how and where to register as a new voter in Brookfield and Elm Grove.

Mediation Fails, Town of Brookfield Incorporation Moves to State Review

The Town of Brookfield's request to incorporate as a village will proceed for state review and action because mediation has failed between the town and its neighboring cities.

Mayor Flies with 128th Air Refueling Wing

Mayor Steve Ponto got a chance to accompany Air National Guardsmen in a flight to refuel two F16 fighter jets. The incredible experience left him with a new appreciation for their work and great photos.

Gov. Scott Walker Declares Bluemound Road Corridor 'Open for Business'

A $14.1 million state construction project along Bluemound Road from Moorland to Barker roads is substantially complete, officials said Wednesday as they promoted recent economic growth in the corridor.

Questions Raised About Viability of Town Financing Plan for The Corners Project

County and school officials concerned about whether major retail-office-housing project at the I-94/Barker Road exit could repay $37 million in debt — plus interest — in a required 16-year deadline. If not, taxpayers could be on the hook.

Mayor Steve Ponto: Act 10 Ruling 'Very Unfortunate' But Not Impactful

Brookfield Mayor Steve Ponto says he believes a Dane County circuit judge's ruling striking down parts of Act 10 will not upend the city's contracts with its five employee unions.

Town Proposes $37 Million Financing Plan for The Corners / Von Maur Project

The plan, to be reviewed Tuesday and set for public hearing Sept. 26, calls for the town to borrow $37.18 million for public improvements and a parking structure, and to repay the debt with new tax revenue in 16 years.

Restaurant, Hair Salon and Fro-Yo Stand Planned Next to Trader Joe's

Ryan Co. is negotiating leases with those tenants for a new 5,300-square-foot building whose architecture was endorsed Monday by the city Plan Commission.

Remembering September 11 - Eleven Years Later

Ceremony in downtown Milwaukee marks the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. Look back at some of Brookfield's connections to that life-changing event.

September 11 Remembrance

Anti-Obama Policy Bus Tour To Stop In Southeastern Wisconsin

The tour seeks “to educate Americans on the most harmful aspects of President Obama’s big-government agenda, and help put grassroots pressure on politicians to turn away from these destructive policies,” organizer Americans For Prosperity says.

Help Brookfield City Firefighters 'Fill the Boot' for MDA

Legislative Update with US Senate Candidate Eric Hovde

Memorial Day Parade in Elm Grove

Sensenbrenner Town Hall Meeting in Elm Grove

Sensenbrenner Town Hall Meeting in Brookfield

Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast - Elm Grove Woman's Club

Donate Items for Troops in Operation Summer Relief

Nathan Hatch Day Ceremony

Fiends of the Brookfield Library Annual Meeting

Midwest District of Pilot International Convention

Congressman Sensenbrenner to speak at Elmbrook Rotary Club

Pints and Politics

Waukesha County GOP East Central Branch Club

Waukesha County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting

Sensenbrenner to Hold Town Hall Meeting Sunday

Clerks Predict Low Turnout for State Supreme Court Race

The high court is the only contest on Tuesday's ballot as few people are running for municipal and school posts.

Town's Free Skate Night Rolls On

Town Chairman Keith Henderson hits the floor with about 75 residents to enjoy the annual event.

Sister Cities Share Love for Packers, Beer

Brookfield and Seligenstadt want to brew German beers in Milwaukee.

A $600,000 Battle: City Settles Lawsuit by Buying Two Homes

Couples went to court after Calhoun Road project cut off their driveways.

Hidden Quarry Site Eyed for Park Potential

Owner of abandoned quarry also may seek to build apartments there.