Ryan-Wyden Plan - Progress for Democrats, but we need more.

Wyden showing interest in avoiding fiscal disaster in Medicare is progress from current Democrat stance, stick your head in sand, but this plan leaves us hoping a future congress will fix the problem.

Teaching a Special Kid

Boundless energy and a spirit of love brings uniqueness into the world

Looks Like Mitt Romney is the Best Choice in 2012

We all know any of the GOP candidates are better than Obama. However, choosing Gingrich is such a disaster it could destroy all the progress of the Tea Party, if he becomes president.

Meet Distinguished Young Woman Lauren Sanicki

Learn more about Lauren Sanicki and why she decided to participate in Menomonee Falls Distinguished Young Women Program.

Is It Winter Yet?

Enjoy the weather

Meet Distinguished Young Woman Participant Rachel Greifenkamp

Rachel Greifenkamp aspires to be a judge someday, and is an accomplished skier.

What is Positive Dog Training?

Sometimes it pays to just ignore undesirable behaviors from your dog.

The Recall Walker Campaign Is More About Hate Than Anything Else

People supporting the recall are having a tough time coming up with a reason to recall Walker that makes any sense to people not in the self-serving base.

Optimist Club Selling Tickets for Annual Chili Dinner

Optimist Club annual chili dinner fundraiser will support scholarships for local youths.

Preventing and Identifying Fraud in Wisconsin Works

For a time, W2 was a remarkable success. But over the years, fraud and dishonesty crept into the system. Senate Bill 426 placed a renewed emphasis on identifying and preventing fraud.

Meet Megan Perinovic, a Distinguished Young Women Participant

Each week I will introduce a different participant in the Distinguished Young Women scholarship program.

Purloin Studio to Sell Artwork on Their "Fence" to Support Ben Franklin Art Department

Artwork on Purloin Studio's "fence" will be sold and the money will go back to the art class at Menomonee Falls' Ben Franklin Elementary School.

Obama Playing a Dangerous Game

Obama is risking our economy, our future, and our 401Ks so he can push his class warfare campaign.

Police Beat: An Anticlimactic Escape Attempt Lands One Man In More Trouble

A man attempts to flee - well walk - from officers after an OWI stop.

Optimist Club to Host Its First "Parent's Holiday Drop & Shop" Event

Free community event to help parents get a break during holiday shopping season.

Optimist Club Gets 2013 Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program Underway

Nine young ladies enter the 2013 Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program.

Ohio's Loss Could Benefit Wisconsin

We must talk to friends to educate them that the law is working, it is the morally right thing and it has protected public worker jobs.

Keeping An Eye on Main Street

A trio of labs lined up outside the Mill Building downtown to keep an eye on the activity downtown.

Students Hold a Serious Jam Session at the Academy of Music

Students strut their stuff to a packed house at the Academy of Music in Menomonee Falls.

State Democrats are Clueless When It Comes to Job Creation

Peter Barca and the Democrats should at least do their part by helping to create stability and confidence in Wisconsin.

No More Bailouts!

Obama is pushing money for public employees as a jobs program that is more like a another bad bailout attempt.

Kurt K. Heins Announces Candidacy for Waukesha County Clerk Election in 2012

After months of anticipation and uncertainty throughout Waukesha County, Menomonee Falls native Kurt K. Heins has officially kicked off his campaign to become the next Waukesha County Clerk.

Sometimes You Need to Look Up For the Best Fall Colors

Beauty in the village sky.

Occupy Wall Street: Nothing More Than Bumper Sticker Thought

Can the Occupy Wall Street movement do for the left what the Tea Party has done for the right? I don't think so.

Reagan West Fitness Moving From Downtown

Reagan West Fitness moves from downtown Menomonee Falls, to south side of Menomonee Falls to offer you more services and deals.

Were You Watching The Skies?

Not everything interesting happens on the ground.

Moderates and Compromise Are Not the Answer - It's Time to be Bold

We have big issues in this country that will only be fixed by bold conservative action. Compromise will not put us back onto a path to avoid fiscal disaster.

Get Downtown Into Halloween Mode By Decorating a Scarecrow or Pumpkin

Can your scarecrow scare crows or your carved pumpkin win a gift certificate?

The Arrival of Fall Brings a New Mood to Downtown

It's time once again for seasons to change.

The Art of Performing In a Band Before a Screaming Audience

The Academy School of Performance is growing fast.

A Little Heat at the Farmers Market Wednesday

Menomonee Falls Farmers Market spicing it up a bit.

No Surprise. Obama Has No New Plan to Help Economy.

Obama's campaign speech before joint session of congress shows he has given up any hope of the economy getting better. Time to find a way to blame GOP for the mess.

Add a Little Plank for a Big Impact

If you want to wear out your core and make your time on the mat count, hit up plank, and throw in some fun add-ons .....

Create It And They Will Come

Facelift at Leppers Mill Island is finally complete.

Say Goodbye to the Lunar Landscape On the Lepper Dam Island

The island will be landscaped by Wednesday, completing the work started last year.

It's Time For Obama to Put Country Before Party

President Obama has the ability to drastically improve the economy without spending a dime, but it would require him to put country before party.

Bust Out of a Fitness Plateau

Do you feel like you are exercising more often and harder, but not making progress? You are stuck in a fitness plateau!

Cooling Off in the Village Centre

When you don't have a pool and can't get to a lake - be creative.

Debt Talks Proved Dems Are Lax When it Comes to Spending Cuts

Democrats this year with budget and debt ceiling talks have proven they will not take spending cuts seriously. They are calling people who want to be responsible "terrorists".

From Newbie to Musician in Six Weeks

For several years I have been teaching in the school district's summer band program - a responsibility I don't take lightly.