MAP: Help Report Problem Areas in Fox Point, Bayside

From potholes to graffiti, use the interactive map to report issues bothering you around either village.

Police Report: Residential Vandals Strike Again in Bayside

For more than a month, Bayside residents have been picking up after random acts of vandalism have struck their properties, destroying items from planters to porch lights, car mirrors and windshield wipers.

Surprise, Surprise? Heat Advisory in Effect Through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Milwaukee County from noon on Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Week Ahead: Try it Tuesdays, Doctors Park Friends Meeting and Sidewalk Sale

The Lift Pilates is offering free classes on Tuesday; Thursday, Doctors Park Friends will hold their regular monthly meeting to discuss Fall projects; Check out the first sidewalk sale ever at Audubon Court on Friday.

A National Treat: Sundaes on Sunday

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by scooping up your favorite flavor this Sunday.

Oscar Talk Surrounds Milwaukee Producer's Film

Sundance- and Cannes-honored "Beasts of the Southern Wild" might not have made the screen but for the vision of Michael Raisler, Milwaukee film savant.

Grafton Man Caught Driving Drunk in Bayside Saturday

Suspect is charged with his third OWI after a Bayside police officer spots him speeding on northbound I-43.

Woman Caught Driving Drunk on Wrong Side of Road

Milwaukee woman faces her second drunk driving charge after a Fox Point police officer spots her driving on the wrong side of North Port Washington Road.

Police Report: Woman Whisper-Sings Alphabet to Police

She denied drinking to Fox Point police, but when she began whispering the alphabet to get to the letters officers wanted her to begin with, it became clear to officers that she'd had a few drinks.

Deals and Steals: Your Local Garage Sale Guide

Looking for a good garage sale this weekend? Map out your weekends using Patch's community calendar to find the best rummage sales in the Fox Point and Bayside area. One man's trash is another man's treasure!

Proposed NSFD Fee Schedule Rankles Fox Point Trustees

A village trustee says Fox Point is contributing more than it should to the shared fire department, and the board declined to approved the new proposed fee schedule, asking instead for re-examination and a sunset clause.

Residents Target Fox Point Footbridge at Village Board Meeting

The infamous Bridge Lane Ravine Footbridge was not on Tuesday night's Village Board agenda, however, three residents still brought up their concerns about the building cost of reports and a stronger need for pool repairs.

Have You Seen This?: Fox Point and Bayside on YouTube

A local performance from the Milwaukee Choral Artists and another from the Nicolet Dance Team were posted to the popular video sharing site.

PHOTOS: Fox Point, Bayside Police Mug Shots

Want a refresher on a few of Fox Point and Bayside's most recent crime suspects? Flip through our photo gallery of mugshots and check out their stories.

Police Report: Driver, Like, Thinks She's, Like, Drunk

After police arrested her for OWI, she called him a faggot. After they reminded her she was being recorded, she repeated her insult so that it could be clearly recorded.

Week Ahead: Board Meeting, Cooking Demonstration and Summer Clean Up

Fox Point's Village Board will meet on Tuesday; Learn how to make steak with caramelized ale onions and a Bacon BBQ glaze from the Fresh Market; and ditch everything but the kitchen sink at Bayside's summer clean up day.

Police Report: 57-Year-Old Arrested for Drunk Driving, Released to Son

She told police she was just tired, but they asked for her for preliminary breath test anyway. At the station, her BAC was 0.1.

24-Year-Old Mequon Man Drunkenly Drives Over Curb

He was going 75 mph in a 55 mph zone and when police tried to pull him over, he drove right over the curb, scraping his tires for six feet before stopping. He had a BAC of 0.109.

OMG PD: The Odd and Odder from Police Reports

More brushes with fame — or alleged fame, twice removed — are found in this week's roundup of odd crime reports from the area.

Bayside Summer Clean Up Right Around the Corner

Summer has officially arrived (and with a temper) - But that means something besides just sweltering days - the Village's Summer Clean Up Day!

Business Owners: Check Out Your FREE Directory Listing on Patch

The Patch Directory is a list of all the businesses in Fox Point and Bayside. This article will teach you how to use your listing to boost sales.

Missing Elderly Couple Found Safe in Bay View

The couple was last seen Thursday evening when they visited a relative on Lake Drive in Fox Point. After nearly 18 hours, the couple was found safe in the Bay View neighborhood.

Share Those Thermometer Photos

With the heat wave we have had this week, people have been taking pictures of the high degree reading. Share yours with the Fox Point and Bayside communities on Patch.

MISSING: Elderly Milwaukee Couple Last Seen in Fox Point

The couple was last seen Thursday evening when they visited a relative on Lake Drive in Fox Point. They never made it to their East Side home. Have you seen them?

Police Report: Fox Point Gosling Euthanized After Being Shot With Arrow

The Wisconsin Humane Society captured a wounded goose at the Porticos Apartments after it was shot with an arrow. It later had to be euthanized because the bird's wing was shattered and it would never have been able to fly again.

Operational Spending in Bayside Among Highest in Area Per-Capita

New report looks at municipal spending and debt in 2010. Where does your community rank?

Bats on the Rise in Bayside?

The North Shore Health Department has received more calls recently regarding bats getting inside homes. Here's a few tips from the Wisconsin Humane Society on dealing with the pesky creatures.

The Grass Isn't Dead, It's Just Sleeping

With another day of extremely hot temperatures, Wisconsin is creeping toward drought conditions. Don't forget to water plants early in the day so they have available water throughout the day.

Police Report: 'Crotch Rocket' Races a Mazda on Port Washington Road

Bayside police exceeded 55 mph on the 35 mph road just to catch up. Police noted both vehicles were swerving in and out of traffic, cutting off several motorists and showing a lack of concern for other drivers on the roadway.

Photos: Fox Point Fancies the Fourth of July

Check out all the photos from residents who participated in the Independence Day celebration. Share your pics easily by just clicking the "Upload" button!

Photos: Bayside Celebrates Independence Day in Full Color and Spirit

Bayside residents paraded around the neighborhood in red, white and blue and gathered for an ice cream social fourth of July morning.

Bike Stolen from Fox Point May Have Wound Up in Bayside

A yellow, men's road bike was stolen from a Fox Point yard and a bike with the same description was found just hours later in Bayside.

Starbucks Serving Free Coffee for the Fourth of July

To spark conversation about changing America’s “national spirit,” the coffee giant will be handing out free drinks on Independence Day.

Take Caution Before Taking a Dip

The heat wave will lure many to pools and the lakes, but make sure the refreshment of the water doesn't end in tragedy.

Obituary: Thomas J. Bontly

This Bayside resident passed away at age 72 after a 35-year career of teaching and creative writing. He wrote for big-name publications such as Esquire, McCall's and Redbook. The visitation will be held Thursday at St. Eugene Church.

Week Ahead: Local Fourth of July Celebrations, Funeral and Farmers Market

A roundup of places to be and people to meet in Fox Point and Bayside.

Fire Chief: Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

Launching your own fireworks could be especially dangerous given the lack of rain lately.

Police Report: Private Moving Sale Provides Free Laptop to Thief

A Fox Point man held a moving sale for his mother and while the computer was left in a bedroom with the door closed, someone decided to include that item in the sale.

Tips and Tricks for Dealing With the Dry Weather

Temperatures are expected to get near 100 degrees today so here's a few tips to help you combat the dry, hot weather and keep your plants alive.

School-Pak Offers One-Stop Shopping for Fox Point, Bayside School Supplies

A Milwaukee company is ready to pick and pack all your fall classroom needs and put them on your doorstep.