Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Violent Crime in Wisconsin

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States, includes data from most communities in the state. See what kinds of violent crimes were reported here and how the numbers stack up town to town.

Cross-Dressing Man and Pregnant 16-Year-Old Arrested for Shoplifting

A group of five targeted Sally Beauty Supply in Fox Point and stole $450 worth of hair extensions, false eye lashes and a hairbrush, police say.

McDonald's Manager Supplies Employee With Bail Money

After getting pulled over for expired registration, this McDonald's employee went to his manager for bail money to cover a warrant he had through Brown Deer police.

Bayside Excavating to Improve Water Drainage

Bayside crews are dredging ditches and digging new retention areas to help improve water draining near the railroad truss the spans Brown Deer Road.

Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in Fox Point, Bayside?

One Year Later, Friends Remember Halee and Jenni

Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the car accident that killed Nicolet students Halee Ludowise-Fischer and Jennifer Geren. Friends and family gathered at the crash site for a vigil to remember the girls and their always positive attitudes.

Spelling 'Forgery' With a Capital 'F' and Some Other Random Letters

An attempt to cash a stolen check didn't fool a bank employee who paid close attention. Welcome to OMG PD.

How Much Do School Administrators Make?

Use our interactive database to see which school administrators are the highest and lowest paid throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Suburban Crime Roundup: Driver Had .38 Blood-Alcohol Level

A Milwaukee woman was charged for a Wauwatosa incident over the summer. State Crime Lab tests showed her to have a BAC almost five times beyond the legal limit for driving in Wisconsin.

Cops: Car Break-in at Speakeasy Nightclub

The victim was only inside the bar for about an hour, but that was long enough for a thief to bust in his passenger side window and take off with a red backpack.

Hundreds Walk to Help Audrey

Audrey Parrott was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and although her family has only lived in the school district for a year, hundreds banded together to raise more than $7,000 for her ongoing medical costs Sunday.

Final 2012 Yard Waste and Loose Leaf Collection

Make sure leaves and yard waste are curbside by 7 a.m. Wednesday for the last pick up of the year.

Nicolet Hammers Out Hunger With Annual Food Drive

For the 36th year, Nicolet High School students collected donations for the Milwaukee Council for the Spanish Speaking. More than 14,000 canned goods and $5,600 in cash came through the school this year.

Best of Craigslist: Miller High Life Guy Bobblehead

Folks put some unusual things for sale on Craigslist, and we've located some of those items from suburban communities listed this week.

Nicolet Students Putting Pen to Paper

Four student-athletes signed letters of intent Friday for St. Louis University, University of Iowa, University of Akron and McHenry College.

Suburban Crime Roundup: Racine Man Facing 26 Felony Counts for Sex Crimes

Patch compiles the most significant suburban crime news from the past week.

Nudity in a Department Store Reveals 2 Dummies

A teenager arrested for shoplifting at Macy's made things easy for loss prevention officers, with some rather stark evidence left behind. Welcome to OMG PD.

Take a Tour: This Weekend's Open Houses

Check out these local listings we found for homes on the market in Fox Point and Bayside with three bedrooms. Are you a local realtor? Just click "Upload" and post your listings on Patch!

What's Open on Thanksgiving in Fox Point, Bayside?

Not every business is shutting down for the holiday. If you're looking for somewhere to dine out or need to pick up last-minute supplies in the area, check out these places.

Wrong-Way Driver Intercepted at Brown Deer On Ramp

This 82-year-old woman is the 31st Wisconsin wrong-way driver this year.

Holiday Season is Meteor Shower Season

Look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.

Does Wisconsin Owe You Money?

The MDIH PTO and University School of Milwaukee have unclaimed financial assets with the Wisconsin Department of Treasury. Check to see if you are owed any money.

Kegs Fall, Injure Sprecher Brewery Employee

Carbon monoxide alarms go off while emergency crews help injured Sprecher employee. The facility was evacuated and ventilated. NSFD determined the gas was emanating from a forklift inside the brewery.

Two RiverPoint Shops Revamp Store Signs

You won't find Vita Fitness or The Athlete's Foot at RiverPoint Shopping Center anymore. The two shops have new ownership and you'll soon see signs for Integra and Andare Sports popping up in Fox Point.

Drunk Driver Suspect in Bayside Ditch Swears He's Home in Pewaukee

He tried to wave off the man knocking on his car window until he realized it was a police officer. Then he rolled down the wrong window and dropped the credit card he tried to hand over as ID.

25 Small Business Facebook Pages North Shore Residents Should 'Like'

Check out some of the North Shore's most popular pages and add your own suggestions in the comments!

$20 Drug Deal Gets Suspect Arrested for Stolen Car

Even with missing radio and climate controls, man "rents" stolen car for $20. Bayside and Glendale police caught up with the suspect near West Hampton Road on I-43.

Where to Get a Flu Shot in Fox Point, Bayside

The CDC says the number of flu cases in Wisconsin for the first week of November are low so far, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider getting a shot. High flu time is coming in January.

Employee Threatened at Sally Beauty Supply

When three suspicious women began asking an odd number of questions, the employee just put the phone to her ear as if she were making a call. That's when one of the women swore and threatened the employee.

The Winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest is ...

The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator -- and wearer -- will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.

Man Swipes and Pawns Ex-Wife's Jewelry

Police say a Cudahy man stole items from his ex-wife's Bayside home, then pawned them for cash.

A Stranger With a Sobering Story

I met Mark at Alterra Monday morning and while the conversation started about MacBook computers, it blossomed into a heartfelt view into a stranger's love for his late wife, Elizabeth.

Act 10 Saves Nicolet $418,000 in Benefit Costs

New report says the Nicolet Unified High School District has seen big savings from Act 10, as has Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District. However, Fox Point-Bayside didn't benefit nearly as much.

Man's Ex Sought in Maxed-Out Credit Card Fraud

Divorced 10 years, man suddenly finds his ex-wife hasn't forgotten him – or his social security number.

Newspaper Warns of Fake Reporter Targeting High School Athletes

Someone posing as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter is trying to schedule off-campus photo shoots and interviews with area high school students, according to an email sent to Whitefish Bay High School on Friday.

$2.2 Million, 11-Room Home Includes Great View of Lake Michigan

This week's Patch WOW House is a stately Tudor home in Fox Point that was built in 1930 and includes an amazing view of the lake.

New Real Estate Listings in Fox Point, Bayside

Check out these new, local listings we found for homes on the market in the Fox Point and Bayside area. Are you a local realtor? Just click "Upload" and post your listings on Patch!

Check Out Your Neighbors' Best Holiday Recipes

Whether you only venture into the kitchen to turn on the microwave or you’re a gourmet chef at heart, chances are you have a favorite holiday recipe. Post it on Patch and share your tastiest concoction!

Best of Craigslist: Giant Dragon and Star Wars Pinball

It's amazing what folks will post for sale on Craiglist. Here are some of the best from suburban Milwaukee communities.