Pair of Home Burglaries in Falls Closes 2012

Police are reminding residents to secure their homes after a pair of home burglaries occurred Sunday and Monday.

5 Ways to Start Saving Money in the New Year

If your New Year’s resolution is to get your finances in order, these guidelines will help you get started.

Rose Bowl 2013: Local Wisconsin Badgers to Watch

As the Wisconsin Badgers take the field on Tuesday, there are plenty of Waukesha County residents to root for in the game vs. Stanford.

PHOTOS: Community, Law Enforcement Honor Fallen Police Officer

Friends, loved ones and members of police departments from all over Wisconsin gathered Saturday for the funeral of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena, who was killed on duty Christmas Eve.

Jennifer Sebena Remembered for Caring Nature, Loving Spirit

Slain Wauwatosa police officer and Menomonee Falls resident had tremendous impact on the community as a youth group leader and as an up-and-coming law enforcement member.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Parts of Southeastern Wisconsin

It won't look like much, but snow is expected to fall throughout Friday and into Saturday, leaving some areas with as much as 5 inches. How much will Menomonee Falls get?

Business Owner, Volunteer Dawn Mariscal is Patch's 'Person of the Year'

Active in numerous community activities, Mariscal says "it's all about giving back."

Stay Close to Home While Ringing in the New Year

Looking for places to ring in the New Year? There are plenty of options in Menomonee Falls and Sussex.

Patch, Starbucks Aim to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'

The two companies have joined forces to urge Congress to “Come Together” before tax hikes and spending cuts push America over the “fiscal cliff.”

Husband of Slain Officer Had Been Stalking Her for Days Before Shooting: Complaint

Benjamin Sebena, the Menomonee Falls man charged with killing his wife, a Wauwatosa police officer, admitted to police that he waited in hiding for her near the city's fire station for hours, and shot her when she left the building after taking a b

The Year in Wisconsin Politics 2012

From Scott Walker emerging as the only governor to survive a recall and Paul Ryan being selected as Mitt Romney's running mate for president, a national spotlight shined bright on Wisconsin this year.

UPDATE: Husband of Slain Officer Charged with 1st-Degree Homicide

Formal charges have been filed against Benjamin Sebena of Menomonee Falls expected in the Christmas Eve murder of his wife, a Wauwatosa police officer.

Husband Held Following Death of Police Officer

Benjamin Sebena taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of his wife in Wauwatosa; couple lived in Menomonee Falls.

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolution

Five tips to help you keep your resolution.

Flag Flies at Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Officer from Falls

As it continues to look for leads in the case in the death of officer Jennifer Sebena, Wauwatosa police say entire department is "shaken" by her loss.

UPDATE: Slain Wauwatosa Officer Lived in Menomonee Falls

The death of the 30-year-old officer on Christmas Eve is being investigated as a homicide. Law enforcement officials were seen going in and out of a her home.

VIDEO: Gov. Scott Walker's Holiday Message

Republican governor urges Wisconsinites to take a few minutes this holiday season to cherish their loved ones.

How Do You Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas?

For Christians, giving gifts is a reminder of the gift of the birth of a savior. Here's how some area residents reflect on the real meaning of Christmas.

What's Open on Christmas?

A few businesses will keep their doors open on Christmas in Menomonee Falls.

Investment Group Acquires Silver Spring Golf & Banquet Center

An investment group with local ties has purchased the course, and plans to make needed improvements to the facility.

NRA Calls for 'Armed Security' Around Schools

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said.

The Most Read Stories of 2012 on Menomonee Falls Patch

Elections dominated the top five stories on Menomonee Falls Patch, and many were viewed by a national audience.

Editor's Picks: Favorite Stories of 2012

These are your Patch editor's favorite stories from throughout the year.

UPDATED: Most Power Restored in Menomonee Falls

Weather is likely to blame for outages affecting more than 4,100 homes and businesses in Waukesha County.

Students Get 'Jiggy' With It

Pardon the long expired phrase from a popular, late-nineties Will Smith album. However, students enjoyed a night of dancing at the Menomonee Falls Community Center.

Obituary: Marie G. Luoto

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday December 22, 2012 at the Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home. Private internment at Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Thief Blindsides an Elderly Shopper

A man stole the wallet from an elderly woman this week. The police reports also include a pair of drunken drivers.

Patch's Top Business Stories: An Out-of-Town Proposal Tops the List

The most read business story in Menomonee Falls in 2012 was about a proposal that isn't even in Menomonee Falls; but it's close enough.

Patch’s Most Read: A Contentious 2012 School Board Election Tops Education

A contentious School Board race and some misconduct made the top five most-read school and education stories in 2012 on Menomonee Falls Patch.

Patch’s Top Police/Fire Stories: The Onion is Porn?

The top read five crime and fire stories of 2012 in Menomonee Falls features some weird, and some tragic incidents in the village.

Rumors of a School Shooting Circulate at Falls, Area Districts

A rumor of a school shooting on Friday, which has been deemed an unsubstantiated threat, has created unease among parents and students in the wake of Friday's tragedy.

Indians' Spirited Rally Falls Short Against Rivals

The Indians trimmed a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter against archival Sussex Hamilton Tuesday, but fell five points short of their first victory.

Police Warn of Scam Targeting Seniors

Callers pose as distressed grandchildren and attempt to swindle thousands from worried seniors.

Woodman's Thief Stashed a Crack Pipe In a Different 'Crack', Police Say

While searching a suspect in an attempted robbery, an officer found a crack pipe on the floor that smelled of feces and had blood on it.

Lori Blodorn to Resign from School Board

Blodorn will accept a job in the human resources department with the school district she's represented since 2010.

Winter Farmers Market

27th Annual Holiday Fair

Whitefish Bay MS Holiday Boutique

Whitefish Bay MS Holiday Boutique

22nd Annual Make a Difference Day: Volunteer Breakfast Kick-Off and Yard Work at Homes of Older Adults