What the Fourth of July Means to ...

Steve Rogers, Pastor of Elim Tabernacle and the city's police and fire chaplain.

Greenfield in Support of a Milwaukee Aerotropolis

The concept of building up the Mitchell Airport area into a hub commerce and development was unveiled earlier this week.

Follow the Money: Who Funds Greenfield's State Legislators?

Read on to see some of the interest groups and individuals who gave the most to Sens. Mary Lazich and Tim Carpenter and Reps. Peggy Krusick and Jeff Stone.

City Putting a (New) Roof Over Police Officers' Heads

The city is moving forward with a plan to replace the faulty roof on the Law Enforcement Center.

Another City Furlough Scheduled for Today

City Hall employees and those in the Department of Public Works will not be working Friday.

Know the Laws Before Lighting Fireworks

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has all the guidelines and regulations you need.

City Tells Chief, 'Thanks for Your Dedication'

City officials tell Frank Springob thanks and good luck, and you can too.

Meetings Preview: Whitnall's Preliminary Budget, Safe Routes To School, and More

The Whintall School Board will meet tonight, while the city's Board of Public Works and Finance and Human Resources Committee meet later this week.

Your Refresher of Last Week's Top Stories

Get all the week's top stories in one location.

City Amends Bike Ordinance to Allow Children on Sidewalks

Police officers, firefighters and paramedics are also included in the amendment.

Gas Station Drive-Offs Fall on Car Owner's Shoulders

The Common Council adopted a new ordinance that places the liability on the owner, not the offender.

Health Director Named Director of Emergency Government

Darren Rausch was confirmed by the Common Council at Tuesday's meeting.

Common Council Approves New Names, New Operators, New Looks

Two Greenfield businesses will soon have new names.

Do You Think We Can Fill This Boot?

The Greenfield Fire Department begins its Fill the Boot campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and Greenfield Patch will be there to help.

Congressman Paul Ryan's to Speak in Greenfield Next Month

He will be the guest of the Whitnall Park Rotary Club at a luncheon in Greenfield on July 19.

Senator Tim Carpenter Calls For Veto of Police-Pay Provision

Greenfield representative says mandate is unfair to Milwaukee taxpayers.

Greenfield to Sign Army Community Covenant

The signing will take place tomorrow.

Greenfield Common Council Resolves Chief Residency Issue

The alderpersons vote to soften the city's requirements, and agree to give both interim chiefs raises.

No Contract Agreements Reached at Monday's Whitnall School Board Meeting

Negotiations are set to continue July 18.

Senator Tim Carpenter Asks Governor to Veto Provision Relating to Animal Cruelty

One of Carpenter's first bills made animal cruelty a felony.

Meetings Preview: Common Council to Consider Pawn Shop; School District to Look at Prelim Budget

There are four public meetings on this week's calendar.

Greenfield Receives $61,000 From FEMA

Federal government reimburses city for blizzard expenses.

Plan Commissioners Not Sure About Pawn Shop

Exchange Street looks to open across from Best Buy.

Suburban Mayors Continue Push Against Redistricting Plan

Group will hire lawyer to fight county's redistricting proposal.

County Board Trying to Arrange Controversial Meeting to Renew Largest Union's Contract

Some members of the board are trying to beat the State Supreme Court's ruling on collective bargaining.

Police and Fire Commission Told To Look Internally For Candidates

Commissioners open discussion on how to replace Springob and Spahn.

State Senator Tim Carpenter Opposes Family Care Enrollment Freeze

The freeze is part of the biennial budget proposal.

IRS Strips More Than a Dozen Greenfield Non-Profits of Tax-Exempt Status

A complete "Automatic Revocation of Exemption List" was released by the Internal Revenue Service on June 9.

This Week's Meeting Schedule: Planning Commission to Discuss Pawn Shop

The Whitnall School Board will meet Monday, as will the Library Board and the Police and Fire Commission.

Consolidation Would Not Happen Overnight

Discussions to consolidate departments with neighboring municipalities continues, but nothing would happen immediately.

'Eat Right' Presentation Scheduled for Tonight

The Greenfield Health Department encourages healthy eating habits and good nutrition.

Since When Does Greenfield Have a Collage Ave.?

Federal mandate to change street signs is off to a rough start.

This Week's Meeting Schedule: Whitnall to Start Prioritizing Facilities Project, and More

The Whitnall School Board's work session is among four school/city meetings this week.

Weekend Talker: Do Your Leaders Have the Right Ideas on Jobs?

Nationally, job creation was stagnant in May, but Wisconsin is seeing modest growth. Is this a sign someone's doing it right?

Greenfield, Milwaukee Win Award for Work on Historic Route US 41

The municipalities received the award in intergovernmental cooperation.

Community Development Authority Discusses Southridge, 76th Street Approach

City official suggests panel to have a proactive game plan.

City Looking at its Residency Requirements for Police, Fire Chiefs

Greenfield currently requires its chiefs to live within city limits.

Kloppenburg Concedes Election to Prosser, Will Not Challenge Recount

Assistant State Attorney General Joanne Kloppenburg says the anomalies found are not enough to overturn Prosser's 7,000-vote lead.

This Week's Meeting Schedule: 'Creating an Urban Place'

Only one city or school meeting is slated for this week, but it could be an interesting one.

City's Budget Plans Hinge on Further Word From Madison

Greenfield Mayor Michael Neitzke said city is looking for ways to cut expenses.