School Board Adds Meetings to Upcoming Schedule

But the Greenfield School Board did not go back to two regularly-scheduled meetings every month like some members hoped it would.

School District's Classified Staff Receives Raise

But the raise is less than half of what was proposed by administration, and only four School Board members took part in the voting process.

Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch Thankful for Tea Party Express' Endorsement

The lieutenant governor, who faces a recall election in about two weeks, stood shoulder to shoulder with Amy Kremer, Chairman of the Tea Party Express, at a press conference Monday, May 21.

Watch Where You Place Your Political Sign

Political signs along right of way are illegal, potentially dangerous, and will be removed.

Police Can Scan Between the Lines with License Plate Readers

Local police are installing automated camera systems that can read and react to problem plates in an instant, keeping patrol officers safer and making them manifestly more efficient.

Greendale Man Plans to Run Against Lazich

Jim Ward has collected double the maximum number of signatures required to get his name on the ballot against incumbent District 28 State Sen. Mary Lazich in November, according to a press release.

Gov. Scott Walker Announces Manufacturing Jobs on State Tour

He was at Jensen Metal Products in Caledonia Monday afternoon to announce the addition of 39 jobs. He earlier announced 350 new jobs at a plant in Neenah.

Greenfield Hostess Store Among Those Facing Possible Layoffs

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

Walker Wins 52 Percent of Vote in Greenfield

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, meanwhile, earned the most votes in the Democratic gubernatorial primary with nearly 1,900 more than Kathleen Falk.

Barrett, Walker Primed for Second Showdown

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will meet Gov. Scott Walker in a June 5 recall election after winning Tuesday's primary over former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk and three other candidates.

Updated: What You Need to Know Before You Cast Your Ballot Tuesday

Tuesday is primary day in Wisconsin's recall elections. Patch has the information you need to head to the polls.

Daily Recall Election Roundup: May 1

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the upcoming recall elections.

Newly Elected School Board Members Begin Term

Russ Spahn, Cathy Walsh and Len Cich replace Rick Moze, Julie Rome and Audrey Ellison, and Bruce Bailey was reelected president of the Greenfield School Board on Monday.

New Members Sworn In; Zaborowski Retains Whitnall Board Presidency

Quin Brunette and Eileen Valaitis took their sets on the Whitnall School Board following their wins in the April 3 election.

Some Representatives Praise Announced $1 Billion Savings from Act 10

State Reps. Jeff Stone, R-Greendale, and Mike Kuglitsch, R-New Berlin, praised changes in state law after Gov. Scott Walker announces the savings from collective bargaining limits for the public sector.

County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo Announces Candidacy for State Assembly Seat

Sanfelippo, a Republican whose County Board district includes parts of Greenfield, said he will continue to build on the progress the state has seen over the past year.

Representative Mike Kuglitsch to Seek Reelection

During his freshman term, Kuglitsch supported Gov. Scott Walker's budget and co-sponsored various pieces of legislation, including the mining reform bill.

POLL: Would Paul Ryan Make a Good Running Mate for Romney?

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Rep. Paul Ryan should be the selection, but several other candidates are out there.

Three Alderpersons Sworn In; New President Selected

Alderpersons Karl Kastner, Shirley Saryan and Pam Akers officially started their new terms as Common Council members Tuesday.

'Protest' Candidates to Remain on Recall Ballots

The Government Accountability Board rejected a challenge filed last week by the attorney for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Bay View Supervisor Voted County Board Chairwoman

Marina Dimitrijevic won the bid to lead the Milwaukee County Board after a long voting process Monday.

County Executive Vetoes Zablocki Park Improvements

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said a plan to spend $1.3 million of Community Development Block Grant money, including $220,000 on Zablocki's baseball fields, violated Housing and Urban Development guidelines.

Greenfield Favored Mitt Romney

He was a run-away winner over Rick Santorum on a ballot comprised of several other school and county elections.

Milwaukee County Board Incumbents Earn Re-election

Stark and Grady win judicial races as Manske cruises to county comptroller victory.

Exit Poll: Cast One More Vote on Patch

Who did you vote for in the presidential preference? How about the Greenfield or Whitnall school board race? You can tell us now by participating in our Patch exit poll.

UPDATED: Join Our Live Election Day Coverage

Election Day is finally here, and we want you to be a part of it by sharing your experiences, or your choices, with us.

Brookfield Man Accused of Stealing $27,000 in Items From Greenfield Site

The suspect allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of faucets and metal, which he then scrapped at West Allis Salvage for less than $3,000.

Lagging in Polls, Gingrich Makes His Case to Marquette Students

Former House speaker, who is running in fourth place in the polls for Tuesday's GOP primary, blasts Obama in speech before lukewarm crowd.

Three Unopposed Alderpersons Have High Hopes for City

Pam Akers, Karl Kastner and Shirley Saryan do not have opponents on this spring's ballot, assuring the current council that has been together since 2009 remains intact.

Ballot Errors Create Another Headache for City Clerks

Testing done in advance of the April 3 General Election has discovered a flaw in the election ballots sent to the City of Milwaukee and 18 other municipalities in Milwaukee County, including Greenfield.

Federal Judges: Republicans Must Redraw Maps for Latino Assembly Districts Only

A three-judge panel ruled Thursday that congressional and legislative maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature will stand, except for those defining Milwaukee's south side because they fail to create a majority-minority district.

Park's Baseball Field Improvements Approved

Zablocki Park will experience an expensive upgrade thanks in part to a donation former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder.

More Improvements Could be Coming to Zablocki Park

A proposal to upgrade the park's baseball fields is on the table, but where the funds are coming from have several people questioning the improvements.

Petitions, Other Political Activities Still OK at Library

Library officials took some heat when petitioners collected signatures to recall Gov. Scott Walker.

Sunshine Week: Shining Light Onto Public Governance

In observance of Sunshine Week, Patch is providing some information on your rights to observe your government in action, and some resources for you to explore open records yourself.

Community Activist Denounces Rush Limbaugh

Robert Heule believes the city should cancel a lease with Clear Channel over Limbaugh's latest rant.

Nominate Local Champions of Open Government

Do you know people in Greenfield who have championed local government transparency? Nominate them for Sunshine Week's Local Heroes contest

Will Sudden Change in Voter ID Law Cause Confusion?

On Feb. 21, voters needed a photo ID. Come April, they won't.

Wedding Chapel, Banquet Hall Could Still Tie the Knot

The Common Council voted to reconsider a decision made last month that denied Jeff Kohl a special use permit to open a banquet hall adjacent to his wedding chapel.

Sharing Homebrew Moving Toward Legality

Homebrewers are getting closer to being legally able to do what they've always done — share the products of their hobby with others.