VIDEO: Walker Addresses Twin Cities Media

Gov. Scott Walker spoke with members of the Twin Cities-area media during his campaign stop Saturday at the GOP's Hudson Victory Center.

VIDEO: Scott Walker Rallies Crowd in Hudson

Gov. Scott Walker spoke to Hudson supporters about the results of his collective bargaining reforms, employment statistics, Tom Barrett's record, courage and the importance of grassroots get-out-the vote efforts.

PHOTOS: Supporters, Protesters Attend Scott Walker Campaign Event

More than 175 Walker supporters turned out on Saturday afternoon to hear Gov. Scott Walker speak in Hudson, WI, as more than 30 Barrett supporters stood outside and waved signs.

Descendants, City Honor Revolutionary War Veteran Buried in Brookfield

Two great-great-great-grandsons of Revolutionary War veteran Nathan Hatch came to Brookfield for a ceremony designating a segment of the Greenway Corridor as 'Nathan Hatch Trail.'

Trader Joe's Breaks Ground as Target, Underwood Crossing Unveiled

The 170,000-square-foot Underwood Crossing retail complex was dedicated Thursday, with officials gathering in the parking lot near the new Target store slated to open July 22.

Get Rid of Hazardous Waste at Brookfield Collection

The Brookfield Recycling Center will accept hazardous waste materials from Waukesha County residents on June 2 in a special collection program with Waukesha County.

Bird Day: City Celebrates All Things Feathered

Brookfield, one of now 50 designated Bird Cities in Wisconsin, held its second annual International Migratory Bird Day Celebration.

Absentee Voting at City Hall Starts Today

With just over two weeks to go before the June 5 election, voters who need to vote by absentee ballot can do so in person at City Hall through 5 p.m. June 1.

Honoring Police Families Who Have Made Ultimate Sacrifice

To be truly free, we need law enforcement, Mayor Steve Ponto said at a National Police Week ceremony. Ponto and his wife recently visited the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Brookfield Aldermen Approve Mosque; Construction Set for Summer

Over objections of some residents who sought to table the project, the Common Council unanimously approved a mosque on Pheasant Drive intended to serve a growing Waukesha County Muslim community.

Muslim Leaders Explain Sharia Law Amid Mosque Concerns

The Brookfield Common Council may vote Tuesday night on preliminary and final approvals for a mosque.

Recall Roundup: Barrett Urges Absentee Voting, Walker Cites Jobs

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett rallies students to vote absentee in the historic June 5 recall election. Gov. Scott Walker announces 39 manufacturing jobs at Caledonia event. And more on recall trail.

Gubernatorial Candidate Pledges to Return Salary if No Job Growth

Independent candidate Hari Trivedi says his pledge to return his annual salary if job growth fails is not an election gimmick. He challenged Gov. Scott Walker and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to match his pledge.

Mayor to DARE Graduates: Resist Peer Pressure, Embrace Your Opportunities

Mayor Steve Ponto told Brookfield Elementary School fifth graders: "With all the exciting opportunities which you have to learn and grow, don’t get distracted by drugs or gangs. They will only hold you down."

Brookfield Hostess Store Among Those Facing Possible Layoffs

Hostess Brands notified employees across the country, including those in Brookfield and other Wisconsin cities, that a bankruptcy restructuring might result in layoffs.

Sussex-Area Woman Petitions to Become Waukesha County Clerk

Jessie Read is the sole Democrat running for Waukesha County Clerk, joining three Republicans who have already announced their bids. The incumbent clerk, Kathy Nickolaus, said she will not seek re-election.

Brookfield Turnout Tuesday Exceeds Presidential Primary

Turnout and energy will drive the historic June 5 gubernatorial recall election, and Brookfield voters showed both Tuesday. More Brookfield residents voted Tuesday than they did April 3 for Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.

'Fake' Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Wins in Brookfield

Isaac Weix, the Republican running as a Democrat in the lieutenant governor race, finished first in the Democratic primary with 44 percent of vote. Weix also ran as a "fake" Democrat last July in a state Senate recall.

Brookfield Mosque Earns Support of Plan Commission

With the overwhelming majority of people urging the mosque be built, commissioners voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Common Council.

LIVE BLOG REPLAY: Mosque Public Hearing

City plan commissioners on Monday unanimously endorsed construction of a nearly 13,000-square-foot mosque on Pheasant Drive. Read Patch's live-blog from the public hearing, with photos and video.

Walker Wins Big Over Barrett, Falk in Brookfield

Despite no real Republican contest on the ballot, 47 percent of voters in GOP stronghold hit the polls. The election appeared to go well at Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus' office. Municipalities reported results to state.

Q & A on Mosque with Muslim Leader, Brookfield Physician Mushir Hassan

As debates swirl about the proposed mosque for Brookfield, a resident is trying to educate the community about the worship center's intention.

Town of Brookfield Incorporation on Hold to Try Mediation With Neighbors

A six-month deadline for the state to act on the town's incorporation request would be waived while the Town of Brookfield and neighboring municipalities participate in mediation with a retired judge.

Opinions on Mosque Mixed, But Most Have Favorable Comments

More than 100 people Wednesday came to view charts and ask questions about a proposed mosque construction in Brookfield, with two-thirds of those who wrote comments expressing support for the project.

Government Settles Lawsuit by Charity Tied to Milwaukee Islamic Society Leader

KindHearts charity, for which Milwaukee leader worked in 2005, will donate about $1 million to the U.N. World Food Programme, UNICEF and Mercy Corps for humanitarian work in Pakistan, West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Week Ahead: Mosque Open House, Shredding Day, Farmers Market, Civil War Days

The busy week ahead also includes the fundraiser Run for the Hills!, a presentation by the city fire chief on a service-swap agreement with New Berlin, and an appearance by Brenden McDaniel of the show 'Hoarders.'

Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus Will Not Run Again

But a JSOnline.com report questioned the extent to which she may remain involved in overseeing the May 8 and June 5 gubernatorial recall elections.

Arbor Day: City Plants Tree at Fairview South Celebration

While receiving the city's 14th annual Tree City award from the state, officials planted a new tree at Fairview South School to help shade its new playground area.

SOPHIA to Pray, Show Support for Mosque Saturday

The Waukesha-based interfaith community organization plans to go to the proposed Brookfield mosque site Saturday morning to pray and offer support for the mosque's construction.

Obituary: Kenneth J. Merkel

Merkel, a former Brookfield alderman and state legislator, died Monday at age 85. His memorial services will be Friday in Hubertus.

Crowd Largely Supports Mosque Amid Sharia Law Concerns

Religion dominates a forum Monday about a proposed mosque in Brookfield, with nary a question about traffic or location, as most in the audience backed the facility for the Islamic Society of Milwaukee.

Sensenbrenner to Hold Weekend Town Halls in Brookfield, Elm Grove

Fresh off his announcement he plans to seek re-election to another term, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner will appear in Elm Grove and Brookfield this weekend.

Vukmir Advisor Matt Adamczyk Running for Redrawn State Assembly Seat

Senior advisor for state Sen. Leah Vukmir is running in 13th District, which has new boundary lines because of redistricting.

UPDATED: Walker Touts Brookfield Plant Job Growth, Calls for Training

Gov. Scott Walker applauded Trace-A-Matic's facility and job expansions and said more training is needed to bridge the gap between highly skilled jobs and employees.

Islamic Society Invites Public to Learn About Mosque, Islam

The Islamic Society of Milwaukee West will hold an informational session on Monday at Gethsemane Lutheran, as Unitarian Universalist Church West's board of trustees endorses the mosque.

PHOTOS: Model Displayed for The Corners / Von Maur Project

Residents could view the project's 3D model at Tuesday's annual Town Hall meeting.

Mayor: Religion Can Not Be Considered in Mosque Proposal

Mayor Steve Ponto says city officials concerned about traffic impacts persuaded the Islamic Foundation of Greater Milwaukee to cut the size of the proposed mosque by nearly half.

Political Roundup: Voter ID, Romney Subs, Barrett on Union Bargaining

Catch up on Monday's political stories on Patch, including Brookfield Republican Rob Hutton's decision to run for state Assembly District 13, the seat held by Democratic Rep. David Cullen.

County to Answer Questions About Bugline Trail Paving Project

Waukesha County staffers and members of the project design team for the paving project will be on hand during a public information open house from 5-7 p.m. May 10 at the Pauline Haass Public Library, at N64W23820 Main St., in Sussex.

Brookfield Republican Rob Hutton Running for State Assembly

Former Waukesha County supervisor is running in 13th District, which has new boundary lines because of redistricting.