Honor Flight Documentary Playing at Marcus Cinema

The documentary film that follows the story of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight airs in Marcus Theatres throughout the state this week.

School District Seeking Feeback on Proposed Schedule Changes

The school district is hosting a roundtable discussion to get feedback from residents on the proposed modifications to the school schedule.

Falls Residents Welcome New Additions to Their Families

The following couples, who are getting a lot less sleep these days, announced the births of new members of their families recently.

Does Menomonee Falls Have Enough Police Officers?

Menomonee Falls has 1.62 officers for every 1,000 people living in the village. Use this searchable database on Patch to see how this compares with others around the state.

Obituary: Sara Elizabeth Altschafl

Sara loved her boys with all her heart and instilled in them a great love of nature and its beauty.

Another Radisson Hotel Co-owner Files for Bankruptcy

Dean Grosskopf, one of the members of the Radisson Hotel ownership group, filed for federal Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Obituary: Lester P. Burg

Lester worked 40 years for the Village of Menomonee Falls.

Psychic Allegedly Swindles Thousands from Elderly Woman

A 22-year-old man also confessed to police that he had had "enough" to drink when questioned outside McDonald's.

Want a Kids-free Holiday Shopping Experience?

To take advantage of the "Holiday Drop and Shop" offered by the Optimist Club, you'll need to register by Dec. 1.

Addressing Business Regulations

When government tends to drift away from this basic mission, though, it often does more harm than good, and can even act in ways that run clearly against the public interest.

Rep. Don Pridemore May Enter Race for State Superintendent

Pridemore, a conservative lawmaker from Erin, filed papers to form an exploratory committee to consider running for superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction in spring.

Froedtert's Five-story Clinic Opens Dec. 10 in Falls

The new clinic on Town Hall Road replaces the existing clinic built across the street in the 1960s.

Peanut Butter Plant to Target, Trader Joe's Shut Down by FDA

The Sunland Inc. plant that distributes products to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods,Target and others is linked to Salmonella contamination that made at least 41 people ill in 20 states.

$550 Million Powerball Drawing is Tonight

Wisconsin is one of 42 states that offer the lottery game; find Menomonee Falls Powerball retailers and tips on how to play here.

Elusive Bathroom Peeper Startles Woman at Su Casa Grande

Man grabbed a peek and fled before he could be identified.

Falls Filmmaker Draws on Talent for Stirring Message

Falls alum, Justin Clough, has teamed up with the Menomonee Falls High School Athletic Department and David Haznaw to deliver a dramatic and powerful message about concussions in sports.

Governor 'Outboxed' Tuesday During Business Tour

Gov. Scott Walker stopped out at Tailored Label Products in Menomonee Falls Tuesday as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, but was outmatched while testing out the job.

Gov. Scott Walker Affirms Distance From John Doe Probe

Walker maintains he had nothing to do with the ongoing investigation, and says he would have done the right thing if he had knowledge of any misconduct.

Senior Housing Planned for South End of Village

United Financial Group has the green light to construct a 180-unit, multi- and single-family residential development on roughly 30 acres of land along Lisbon Road and west of One Mile Road.

Obituary: Nathan D. Kollmann

Nate worked for Quinn Auto Body in West Allis for many years.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches Historic $500 Million on Wednesday

Did you get squeezed out of a deal on Black Friday? It may not matter if you cash in on the largest Powerball jackpot in history on Wednesday

2 MFHS Coaches Resign Following Alcohol-related Misconduct

Girls cross country coaches Paul Schramka and Lyn Deiss resigned after they were placed on leave for consuming alcohol during a cross country meet in October.

Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Property Crime in Menomonee Falls and Around the State

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States includes data from Menomonee Falls and most other communities in the state. See what kinds of property crimes were reported here and how the village compares to others.

Violent Crime in Menomonee Falls and Wisconsin

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States, includes data from Menomonee Falls and most other communities in the state. See what kinds of violent crimes were reported here and how the city compares to others.

'Tis The Season

Menomonee Falls officially rang in the holiday season during its parade and tree-lighting ceremony Sunday.

Million Dollar Homes in Falls

This price of this home was recently reduced, and you could own a million dollar home and pay just six figures.

Teen Pleads Guilty After Making School Threats

A 17-year-old Menomonee Falls High School student plead guilty to one count of disorderly conduct for making violent threats at the school in January.

Village Taxes Rise Slightly for 2013

The Village Board passed its municipal budget Monday, and taxes will rise less than 1 percent in 2013.

Obituary: Rita Hennes

The only thing that exceeded her love of polka music and dancing was the love she had for her family.

How Much Do School Administrators Make?

Local administrator salaries are in line with other county districts. Use our interactive database to see which school administrators are the highest and lowest paid throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Toppers Pizza is Coming to Menomonee Falls

Construction crews still have a lot of work to do, but the first lease is a lock in the new building on Pilgrim Road and Main Street.

Flight for Life Called After Car vs. Motorcycle Crash

A 65-year-old man sustained serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle. The crash shut down traffic on Appleton Avenue and Menomonee Avenue for more than three hours Monday.

Does Scott Walker Want to Kill Same-Day Voter Registration?

Democrats blast comments made by Republican Gov. Scott Walker that it would be "much better" if registration was only allowed before Election Day.

Attorney Seeks Expanded Authority to Market, Sell Radisson Hotel

The receivership attorney appointed by the village to monitor day-to-day business at the Radisson Hotel wants the power to market and sell the hotel, as well as address issues with the members of the ownership group.

What's Open on Thanksgiving in Menomonee Falls?

Love Thanksgiving but hate the cooking part? There are several businesses hosting Thanksgiving specials to take the burden of cooking off your shoulders.

Thieves Nab $500 Worth of Newport Cigarettes

Several thefts from vehicles, a dog biting, and a cigarette theft appeared in the Menomonee Falls Police Department reports over the past week.

The Week Ahead: Movies at the Library and a Grand Opening

Here's a look at what's coming up this week in Menomonee Falls.

Obituary: LouAnn M. Bauer

Visitation from 4-6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov., 19 at the Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home.

The Story Behind Falls' Burgundy and Gray

It's hard not to notice the the official colors of Menomonee Falls, burgundy and gray, all over the village. But what do those colors mean?