A long line of mourners paid their respects to the veteran alderman at a visitation Monday evening.
The week ahead also features Elmbrook School Board discussion on 4K and Pilgrim Park MIddle School's musical Willy Wonka.
A 26-year-old West Allis woman was identified as the recipient of the $1 million winning Powerball ticket sold at a Brookfield Pick 'n Save.
Visitation will be Monday evening at Becker Ritter Funeral Home, with memorial services Tuesday morning at Brookfield Congregational United Church of Christ.
The National Weather Service expects wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph during Friday's blizzard, causing low visibility and hazardous driving conditions.
State transportation officials plan to make improvements on Capitol Drive, with one lane of Capitol Drive closed during day and two lanes closed overnight.
Garvens, 75, passed away this morning after complications following knee surgery on Monday.
The full federal appellate court will hear arguments Thursday in the lawsuit filed against Elmbrook by the Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
Tot riding dad's shoulders in the Brookfield Library bumps and damages donated art installation; city bills $622 but council reduces the total to $200.
Hari Trivedi says he can't self-finance a gubernatorial race and will eventually need to seek campaign funds.
Hari Trivedi, who ran as a write-in Independent candidate in November 2010 Walker-Barrett gubernatorial race, plans a second bid.
State elections chief says requiring a public searchable database would be expensive and impractical. The state might use a searchable database in its review and enter names, not addresses.
Gov. Scott Walker signed into law a longer window to apply to change public schools, but Elmbrook is working to reduce its open enrollment population.
Aldermen will vote Feb. 7 on changes to accommodate Trader Joe's and a yet-unannounced junior anchor store next to Target, after plan commissioners backed the changes.
As the Girl Scouts celebrate their 100th anniversary this year, female state legislators formed an honorary troop.
The Town of Waukesha will appeal a judge's ruling advancing the Town of Brookfield's request to incorporate as a village and will hold a town meeting to discuss the issues.
Citizens and employers are encouraged to offer feedback on how county higher education institutions can better assist students and economic development.
Town and Marcus Corp. officials say progress is continuing on a tax district financing plan but the boundaries and public improvements remain unresolved.
The Town of Waukesha might ask a state appeals court to review whether its land can be unwillingly included in another town's incorporation request.
But a requested variance to allow Trader Joe's on a monument sign drew no opposition Tuesday from aldermen or residents. Lights and traffic, however, raised some concerns.
The cause of the fire was unknown but did not appear suspicious.
Developer Ryan Co. is seeking changes to accommodate Trader Joe's and a junior anchor, and to address neighborhood landscaping concerns.
Cory T. Naber pleads guilty to one count of theft under plea agreement reached with prosecutors.
Judge says law isn't ambiguous and Town of Waukesha lands can be submitted as part of the plan sent to the state Department of Administration.
City and Town of Brookfield staff say they are in great shape on salt supply, given the late start to the typical Wisconsin winter weather.
Krause Funeral Home's request to build a new location on Capitol Drive near the airport will go to the Common Council for a vote Jan. 17.
The city will pick up trees at the curb starting Monday through Jan. 23, if they are clear of any wire or metal.
The public can offer input at Monday night's Plan Commission meeting on Krause Funeral Home's request to build its fourth Milwaukee location in Brookfield.
Waukesha County Supervisor Tom Schellinger filed papers just before Tuesday's deadline to challenge Ald. Renee Lowerr.
Brookfield Mayor Steven Ponto weighs in on how provisions of WI Act 10 are impacting city employees.
City and Town reopen Jan. 3 for property tax payments
Common Council moves forward with Trader Joe’s hearing and firefighter contract without debate, but the right turn only sign brought up a slight discussion at last night’s meeting.
Recall Walker petitioners cross out a 16-year-old Brookfield girl's signature after her mother brings her back to admit she lied about being 18 and able to vote.
Two of the city's other four unions also are agreeing to start making pension contributions in exchange for wage increases, which also would be given to non-represented staff.
With talk and plans for a Trader Joe’s in full swing, developers are seeking some changes to previously approved complex plans.
The city wants to inspect homes in six areas of the city to find and fix leaks and other issues.
A supporter of the effort to recall Gov. Scott Walker said the man grabbed his video camera and shoved it back Saturday in a heated exchange, police reports say.
The specialty grocery chain wants to open its third store in Wisconsin on Blue Mound Road in Brookfield in the new Underwood Crossing complex anchored by a Target store.
Most people are more worried about post offices closing than service changes, regulatory agency says.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus came to the Town of Brookfield to spread Christmas cheer.