Pro-Choice Women's Political Group, Emily's List, Endorses Kathleen Falk

Democratic group has more than one million members and has helped elect hundreds of female legislators across the nation.

Falls Teachers Union Agrees To Increase Insurance Contribution

By upping contributions by 3.5 percent, the teachers will save the district roughly $160,000 and help prevent cuts to programming.

Tea Party Ready to Do Battle in Court Over Recall Signatures

Groups say they plan legal challenge after being told Wisconsin's election board won't accept their findings on validity of recall petitions.

Wisconsin Democrats: Do As I Say, Not As I Do

Democrats have made it clear they believe the government’s Capitol access policy would result in future impairments to free speech.

Walker Backers Mount Effort To Write In Governor's Name in Democratic Recall Primary

A growing group of Walker supporters hope to spoil Democrats' recall party by writing in the Republican's name in a potential primary.

Like It Or Not, The Bugline Is Getting Paved

The 16-mile trail will be paved in a two-phase project by the end 2014.

Knodl: Dems Continue To Make Job Creation a Partisan Issue

Assistant Assembly Majority Leader blasts Democrats blaming them for crafting catchy phrases and fear mongering rather than focusing on jobs.

Reforming the Recalls

New bill would make it a felony to sign a recall petition twice, a second bill would only allow a recall if an elected officer committed a crime or violated state ethics.

Avoiding D.C.’s Fate by Addressing Waste in Wisconsin

I believe the key for Wisconsin to avoid the mess in DC is to act now by rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse.

How Much Will Your Community Pay for the Recall?

Municipalities across the state have submitted an estimated price tag for holding a special election if the recall effort moves forward.

Republicans Open Walker Campaign Office in Germantown

Several area lawmakers were on hand to rally the volunteers who packed the office Saturday.

Tea Party Enters the Wisconsin Recall Fray

Groups are raising money and lining up thousands of volunteers to review signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

Village Has Several Openings on Its Boards and Commissions

Interested applicants should contact Village Hall for more information, and turn in an application by Jan. 31.

In 2012, It Is Still All About Jobs

This year, my resolution is to do everything thing we can to move Wisconsin forward and get our fellow citizens without jobs back to work.

How Many Recall Signatures Have Been Collected So Far? Organizers Aren't Saying

Groups leading effort to remove Gov. Scott Walker from office won't give any more signature updates until petitions are turned in Jan. 17.

Four Candidates Vie for Two Seats in School Board Election

However, no challengers emerge for Menomonee Falls village president and municipal judge races.

Final Day to Pay Taxes to Claim 2011 Deduction

In-person payments can be made at Village Hall, but to receive a receipt immediately, you'll need to head to the Waukesha County Treasurers office.

Mild December Weather A Boom For Some, A Bust For Others

The village could reap big savings by keeping the plows in the garage this December, but it's hard times for business that rely on snow to keep the cash flowing.

Survey Shows Public's Confidence Slipping After Radisson Hotel Project

Half of survey respondents say they have less confidence in board, 40 percent say they have "about the same."

Falls to Ban Concealed Weapons from Municipal Buildings

Despite new state law, packing heat won't be allowed at Village Hall, library and elsewhere.

Ideas Offered on Education Reform

Every student has the right to attend a great school that drives academic excellence.

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee Endorses Tommy Thompson's Bid for U.S. Senate

Huckabee said Thompson espouses all the characteristics of a true conservative and an innovator.

Fundraising for FieldTurf Gets the Green Light

School Board gives Junior Indians the OK, but no projects will begin until $800,000 is raised for new field at Schumann Stadium.

The Societal Impact of Financial Profit

Corporations large and small have been a crucial part of our civil society and deserve some credit for improving the lot of many Americans.

Village President Randy Newman Will Seek a Second Term

Newman would like to see major developments, which he helped start while on the board, to completion.

Village Leaders Confident Troubled Radisson Will Weather Litigation

Even though hotel's owners are embroiled in a legal battle, Menomonee Falls officials say this should not affect taxpayers.

Saving Medicaid through Financial Solvency

Since the Doyle expansion, enrollment in Medicaid has skyrocketed and state tax revenues have not been able to keep pace.

Top Seat on Village and School Boards Up For Election in 2012

Thursday is the first day candidates can begin circulating nomination petitions.

Thankful for the Courage to Change

I will always look back on the first 11 months of this year as a time when ordinary people summoned extraordinary courage to stand in the face of entrenched Madison special interests.

Falls Food Pantry Nears Fundraising Goal

Food pantry is about $25,000 away from its $200,000 goal for new home.

The Week Ahead: School Board Meeting, Toy Drive and Scrooge

A peek at what's coming up this week in Menomonee Falls.

Troubled Menomonee Falls Radisson Hotel Goes Into Receivership

Village asks court to take action because of concerns over pending lawsuits against hotel's owners.

Village Board Approves Budget That Calls for Spending Less Next Year

Expenditures drop by 0.57 percent but homeowners will still see slight increase in property tax bill.

Reform Success Continues to Pile Up

As the recall rhetoric begins to heat up, it is important to have the real facts about how our reforms have impacted the quality of education.

Ready to Rumble: Bell Rings for Main Event in Wisconsin Recalls

Democrats confident there will be a recall election for Gov. Scott Walker in 2012 as efforts to collect 540,000 signatures began on Tuesday. Republicans call effort another waste of time.

A First Glimpse At Gatlin's 'Landmark' Building

A building with room for three storefronts will replace the deteriorating vacant gas station on the corner of Pilgrim Road and Main Street as part of the redevelopment of the Pilgrim Village shopping center.

Republican Lawmakers Go on the Offensive Against “Defensive Medicine”

Republicans are seeking to restore a sense of confidence among our state’s medical professionals such that, if their job is done right, they will not be needlessly sued.

Village Inks $1 Million Development Deal With Wacker Neuson

Village will provide a $500,000 grant and a $500,000 loan for a 90,000-square-foot expansion of its facility on Pilgrim Road.

VIllage Employees — But Not the Public — Banned From Carrying Weapons in Municipal Buildings

Menomonee Falls Village Board again puts off a vote on crafting a concealed weapons policy for the public in municipal buildings.

Missing From the Falls Fire Department: Paramedics

Many residents think village has paramedic service but it doesn't. Fire chief wants to change that.