Obituary: Lester W. Reimer

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity UCC are greatly appreciated.

Extensive Improvements Planned For Colonial Plaza

Somerstone, LLC, plans to invest $1 million over the next six months to completely revamp the aging strip mall. A Salvation Army move is among the first proposed changes.

Man's Fireworks Business Fails to Launch, Faces Felony Charges

A Germantown man shut down a section of County Line Road throughout the day Wednesday as highly trained bomb crews removed and detonated thousands of M80-style fireworks that were found in a home.

Police Urge Residents To Use U.S. Post Office Mailboxes

Police received three reports of individuals stealing mail to obtain personal information. Residents are urged to use secure U.S. Post Office mailboxes.

Local Dance Studio Receives National Recognition

Local student Lori Rosmann danced in a competition that had over 10,000 entries, and earned second-place honors.

As Temperatures Rise, Theft Complaints Spike

The Menomonee Falls Police Department is reminding residents to secure their vehicles and garages after a string of thefts in the village.

Falls Wrestlers Take Top Honors in Chicago

Bill Holz, Jerrot Holz, and Casey Crangle took home first-place finished in the largest wrestling tournament in the city last weekend.

Menomonee Falls Schools Receive More Than $130,000 in Library Aid

Public school districts throughout the state will share $30.1 million in library aid to purchase materials for school libraries.

Associated Bank Planning New Main Street Location

Associated Bank has submitted plans to build a new branch location on one of the two empty lots that front the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Pilgrim Road and Main Street.

Dave Gruber Earns Cross County Coaching Job

Gruber has been a longtime running coach in Menomonee Falls schools.

Menomonee Falls Player Accuses UW-Green Bay Coach of Verbal Abuse

A former freshman basketball player claims that his coach Ryan Bross forced him to do a workout even though he was sick, which led him to defecate himself and says the coach continued to ridicule him for it.

Police Find Hundreds of Pounds of Explosives in Germantown Home

A 33-year-old man was arrested after explosives were discovered Tuesday afternoon on County Line Road and Fond du Lac Avenue. Police removed hundreds of pounds of the explosives much of the day Wednesday.

Eating Organic in the Menomonee Falls and Sussex Area

Eating organic is good for your health and it's good for the planet. But sometimes, it can be hard to find. Here's where to get the best organic foods in and around Menomonee Falls and Sussex.

Falls Names New Basketball Coach

Dan Leffel is stepping down, and the Indians will now be led by a coach from a Greater Metro Conference rival school.

Price Reduced Homes For Sale in Menomonee Falls

Want to own a house in Menomonee Falls? Patch can help you minimize the pain of shopping for a house. Here are some reduced-price homes that range from $120,000 to $220,000.

Menomonee Falls Drug Collection Nets More than 1,100 Pounds

Volunteers and residents collaborated for four hours on Saturday to get rid of old and unused medications to keep them out of the wrong hands. So how well did it go?

Falls Schools 'Way Ahead' in Preparing for Standards Shift, Evers Says

State Superintendent Tony Evers paid a visit to the Menomonee Falls School District Tuesday morning. Evers saw firsthand the district's innovative "Plan, Do, Study, Act" plan in the classroom and organization as a whole.

Family of Menomonee Falls Missing Woman Hold on to Hope After 25 Years

The family is asking the person responsible to step forward and let them know of her remains.

Tougher Reading, Math Standards Mean Lower Test Scores in Menomonee Falls

Despite changes in benchmarks for Wisconsin statewide reading and math tests, Menomonee Falls students continue to perform significantly higher than the statewide norms.

Olive Garden Fail, Ending Trustees' Two-Decade Run, Arcade Expansion Among April Top Stories

Menomonee Falls Patch's top stories in April also include trustees being both scolded and honored in the same night, the future of the business section on the corner of Pilgrim Road and Main Street, and the layoff of 15 school district staff.

Apartment Fire Causes $30K in Damage

The Menomonee Falls Fire Department extinguished a fire early Sunday morning in an apartment complex along Appleton Avenue in Menomonee Falls.

TELL US: How Do You Go Green?

Share your best tips and tricks for living the green life here in Menomonee Falls.

Falls to Announce New Basketball Coach Tuesday

Menomonee Falls Athletic Director Ryan Anderson said he would announce Dan Leffel's replacement by the end of the day Tuesday.

Village Holding Closed Session Meeting on Hotel Litigation

The special meeting will be held Monday to discuss ongoing litigation with the hotel's owners.

Sheriffs Conduct Bomb Sweep at North Middle School

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department conducted an early morning bomb sweep after a threat was discovered in Menomonee Falls North Middle School.

Driver Caught With 3-inch Blunt

The 24-year-old man was caught with marijuana, but also his third offense for driving without a license.

Library Book Sale Starting Next Week

The library will be selling books for a quarter, or a dime a baker's dozen on the final day.

A Retail Revival at North Pointe Shopping Centre

Three new businesses have occupied prominent vacancies in the North Pointe Centre, and Big Lots has already opened its doors.

What Should Be Built on This Corner?

Property owner, Ernie Von Schledorn, said he is looking to sell the vacant lot at the northeast corner of Main Street and Pilgrim Road. If he does, what would you like to see constructed on this corner?

Wisconsin Zombie Mud Run: Will You Survive?

A 5K mud run at the Waukesha County Expo Center will give runners a chance to survive a zombie attack – or they will be infected by the finish line.

Obituary: Richard Wegner

Richard was a Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne and fought for his country in the D-Day Invasion through the Battle of the Bulge.

The Falls Library Presents Capt. Frederick Pabst

The Menomonee Falls Public Library is hosting a free presentation on Capt. Frederick Pabst at the library.

Police Association's Suit Against Village Stalls

The Menomonee Falls Police Association has sued the village alleging a breach of contract when health care plans were changed as part of the 2013 budget approval.

Fastsigns Moving into Former Post Office in May

The store is moving just across the parking lot into a bigger location.

Student From Falls Charged With Dealing Drugs from UWGB Campus Apartment

The student, who withdrew from the university this week, told police he sells drugs to people on campus.

Free George Webb Burgers if Brewers Win Next 3 Games

George Webb Restaurant is once again predicting a 12-game winning streak. If the Milwaukee Brewers make it, the restaurant will give away free burgers.

Born to Sell? Patch Wants to Talk to You

Patch is looking for an experienced sales rep to join our team. Think you've got what it takes? We'd like to hear from you.

Great Eats Featured in CMH Spring Splendor Raffles

Raffle tickets are available for a drawing to receive 10 $100 gift cards to area restaurants. The proceeds will benefit the Community Memorial emergency and trauma departments.

Man Accused of Burglary May Have Trespassed at Local Church

Police believe the suspect is the same man who broke into a Schwabenhof outbuilding in March, and is facing charges for burglarizing his mother's home. During a recent arrest, he told officers that he is essentially homeless.

Finito! Olive Garden Plans Fall Apart

After going through the approval process and getting the green light, plans to build an Olive Garden in Germantown have fallen by the wayside.