VIDEO: Wisconsin GOP Delegates Hone In on Key Issues

Republican delegates attending the party's national convention in Tampa this week share their views on what issues matter most in the presidential race.

Had Enough Yet? More Construction Starts, This Time It's Highway 36

Beginning Monday, motorists who use Highway 36 will see the happy orange barrels from Highway Y south to Highway 20 for a resurfacing project.

I-43 Lane Closure on Tuesday May Impact Your Commute

Drivers getting on the freeway on Tuesday morning from Racine Avenue heading east should take note of a right lane closure due to concrete pour on bridge.

Library, City Hall HVAC Improvements May Not Wait for 2013

An aging controls system that regulates the temperature in the two city buildings has come to the end of its lifespan, and now one has failed, prompting an earlier-than-hoped request to fund replacement.

Park Arthur Could Get $1.1 Million in 2013 Budget

Muskego's newest park as been in development for years, but boost in spending may finally make the park ready for users if $1.1 million request is granted; some aldermen say its about time, others say it's too much.

Residents Asked for Input on Highway 100 Reconstruction

Muskego motorists who use the Highway 100 corridor between College and St. Martins Road may want to take a peek at preliminary plans for a major reconstruction project planned for 2018.

Heading West? Take Note of Lane Closures on I-43

Ongoing bridge work will close lanes over the next few weeks; be aware if you're heading toward Big Bend or Mukwonago

Online Tool Matches Voters with Ideal Presidential Candidate

This online free quiz takes an in-depth look at your stance on a range of issues, then compares them to candidates' responses.

Muskego Budget Process Begins Thursday

Committee of Whole will start scrutinizing capital budget, which begins a long process of reviewing spending requests.

Muskego Likes Hovde by a Thin Margin

Tuesday's Republican senate primary in Muskego keeps the margin slim, but favors Eric Hovde over Tommy Thompson, who would ultimately win the statewide senate primary.

What You Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls

Tuesday is primary election day, and Patch has the information you need before you go to vote.

Wisconsin's Paul Ryan is Romney's VP Pick

Republican say selection of Janesville congressman is a bold move.

Muskego 2012 Primary Election Guide

With the election season under way, this is what every Muskego resident needs to know about voting in the Aug. 14 primary.

Craig, Lazich Denounce Sentence of Mom Whose Twins Drowned While She Slept

Waukesha County lawmakers express 'grave concern and anguish' over sentence of East Troy mother, who received one year in jail and 14 years probation in the deaths of her 11-month-old twins.

Lake District Considers Second Weed Treatment in 2013

Weeds on lake are being kept in control, but some areas could use extra attention according to staff; additional costs could be offset by reduction in workers to man the weed harvesters

July Traffic Deaths Spike From Previous Years

With 68 deaths on Wisconsin roads recorded last month, WisDOT reminds motorists to be especially careful in construction areas.

Burn Ban Lifted Here, But Watch Where You Camp

You can feel free to light up the backyard firepit, but if you're camping, it may be smart to check to see if you are still in a restricted area.

Burn Ban in Muskego Has Been Lifted

Recent rains have meant fire danger is significantly reduced, but caution and common sense are still urged when you set fire to yard debris or firepits.

Feds Designate 23 Counties Disaster Areas; State and Federal Aid On Its Way

Gov. Scott Walker announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has deemed a cluster of counties natural disaster areas due to the drought while more locally, Rep. Craig offers state resources to alleviate loss.

Open Meetings Law Provides Pitfalls for City Officials

Walking in parades, sharing emails, and appearing even by accident together in places can all lead to infractions of the state's open meetings law, so better be safe than sorry, says city's attorney.

Jim Ward, Democratic Candidate for 28th State Senate District

Ward is facing incumbent Republican State Senator Mary Lazich.

DJ's Rezoning Passes, Painfully, on Second Look

Yet another wrench thrown into plans for pub to be rebuilt, as legal wrangling causes council to wonder if the use of the requested rezoning of DJ's is enforceable, but ultimately votes to approve.

Civility is Now a Resolution

Given Wisconsin's eternal election season, and the heightened animosity among public officials and their supporters, Muskego grants a request of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities to remind folks to tone it down.

DJ's May Get a Second Life at Council Meeting

Among the agenda items is a reconsideration on a vote to approve business zoning for pub on Janesville, which has divided residents on familiar lines.

Our Readers Write: Don't Play Games with DJ's

Former Mayor's son sees a similar pattern in recent decision to deny rezoning for DJ's Pub and muses that the past could have a way of repeating itself.

Cell 911 Ordinance Passes

After 15 months of wrangling with the County to gain control over the 911 cellular routes on its own towers, the city amends an ordinance in hopes that cellular carriers will have to reroute calls currently going to Waukesha first

Letter to the Editor: Mayor Expresses Disappointment Over Failure to Rezone Business

Failure to pass rezoning for DJ's Pub has mayor calling for a reconsideration at next council meeting.

Lake Park in 2020 Plan Stricken, but Not Entirely

Deletion of a lake park development along Janesville Road from language in the city's 2020 plan will include summary, and infamous 'arrows' that designated specific parcels.

Week in Review: July 7 - July 13

A fatal accident claims a Muskego man's life, and businesses take a step forward in expanding and rebuilding.

Is Obama Hitler?

Roving LaRouche supporters draw attention but little action in Muskego as they hope to spread a message to impeach the president and introduce a second candidate at the Democratic convention.

Lake Park Will Always Be a Possibility, Say Planners

Plan Commission recommends keeping language in the city's 2020 Comprehensive Plan that speaks of lake access from downtown, but even without any language about a lake park, some feel it will always be a possibility.

Park Arthur Takes Shape

Plans are mostly still on paper, but activities within the park will begin as early as fall, with sledding to follow, and baseball in 2013.

DJ's Gets Rezoning Recommendation, With Assurances

Plan Commission addresses neighbors' concerns over lake living environment, and recommends downtown revival zoning for pub and residence that will be razed for Janesville Road construction.

Former Lt. Governor Farrow Endorses Thompson for Senate

Former State Senator and Lt. Governor cites Thompson's record as governor as reason she is backing the 70-year-old Republican candidate for retiring Herb Kohl's senate seat.

Muskego Receives $211K to Help With Roads

Aid checks represent 50 percent of the total aid to local governments, and will be used to offset the cost of road projects.

Council May Revisit DJs Rezoning, Comp Plan Changes

If the Plan Commission recommends the changes, it's likely the Common Council will hear public input again on DJ's Pub rezoning and requested changes to the 2020 Comprehensive Plan affecting lake development

Legislation Could Deal Roll-Your-Own Cigarette Stores a Kick in the Ash

President Barack Obama is expected to sign a federal highway bill that includes a provision defining roll-your-own retailers as cigarette manufacturers. The law would place strain on local businesses like Roll-n-Go.

The Week Ahead: July 8 -14

Local meetings and a jury trial are capturing our attention

Muskego Ranks Low Among Communities That Are Big Spenders in Metro Area

New report looks at municipal spending and debt in 2010, and shows Muskego in the bottom third among neighboring cities.

Highway G Construction Announced

Traveling to the south in Muskego? Take note construction begins July 9 on Highway G.