City of Muskego Makes Changes To IT Department

Elimination of specialist will make way for Systems Administrator and intern, freeing up IT Director to do the job he says he was hired to do.

Muskego Assemblyman Asks For Enforcement of Capitol Use Policy

Wisconsin State Facilities Access Policy has been applied unevenly, according to Dave Craig and 15 others in legislature.

Muskego Teen Advisory Board May Dissolve

Teens appointed by council fewer and more difficult to find, and the city looks for ways to keep their purpose going with other local organizations.

Come Prepared With ID to Ensure Voter ID

WisDOT advises taking the right documents with you when applying for an ID or license at the DMV to save time and keep you from making a return trip

Dave Simpson Named Muskego Director of Public Works

New position creates some debate on Common Council, but the selection of Simpson draws unanimous praise.

Muskego Ambulance Agreement Will Have to Wait

Heated debate on cost increases leads to the council deferring the matter. Public Safety Committee told to 'get it right' at next meeting.

Muskego Fire Agreement Won't Include Reports

Crystal reporting debated by council, which decides to eliminate the requirement, citing existing reports that can just be forwarded to the city.

Muskego Approves New Document System

SIRE system will allow for access of documents, invoices and other 'paperwork' in between departments and for public; future applications could include streaming video of meetings

Appraisals on Potential Muskego Lake Park Development Come In

Common Council reviews numbers

Muskego Common Council Discusses Lake Park, But Closed Session Upsets Some

While a public input session was on the agenda, some residents felt the city wasn't acting transparently as they were denied ability to speak just before a vote for closed session.

ACLU of Wisconsin Files Suit Against Voter ID

Action represents second suit filed against the new law, which takes effect in 2012.

Meeting Preview: Muskego Finance, Council Review New Positions

Elimination of Computer Specialist, addition of Systems Administrator, intern just a few of the shifts in staff proposed.

Muskego-Franklin Sewer to MMSD May Still be Subject to Referendum

County board may override Abele's veto on an April referendum that would ask if funds should be spent elsewhere.

Muskego Assemblyman Announces Internships

Rep. David Craig looking for applicants in the 83RD Assembly District office for spring

Muskego Public Safety Committee Tackles Traffic Concerns and Ski Ramp

Neighbors ask for help in preventing crashes, and the Water Bugs ski ramp will likely stay put.

Muskego Plan Commission OKs Rezoning on Borst, Lalicata Sites

Another piece of the puzzle is placed for purchase of Borst property, and Lalicata rezoning raises some concern about expansion

Veolia Building Plans Change, With OK From Muskego Planners

Previous building to enclose mechanisms that would transport gas to MMSD will instead utilize an existing structure, formally owned by Briggs & Stratton.

UPDATE Hard Times, High Hopes: Local GIFT GUIDE With Ideas to Delight and Revive

A series on how America’s Great Recession is hitting home in Muskego, features local businesses that are thriving and can help you complete your Christmas shopping.

Muskego and County Meet Across the Table to Discuss 911, But are Still Miles Apart

Each side states its case for handling cellular 911 calls with no progress; FCC will have to be the deciding vote.

Muskego Asks Kohl's To Reconsider Design Plans

Proposed 'refresh' to the entrances concerns planning commission, as it steers away from desired 'prairie style' design for the area

Update: Muskego Elections Continue to Take Shape; Snead Will Run Again

District 1 Alderman Tracy Snead has confirmed she will run again in 2012.

Meeting Preview: Muskego Public Safety Committee Invites County To the Table

Cell 911 debate returns, and county representatives are hoped to hear city's case

Meeting Preview: Muskego Plan Commission Hears More On Borst, Lalicata Properties, and Reviews Improvements to Kohl's

One of the city's largest land purchases requires rezoning prior to completion of the sale, and one of Muskego's largest retailers looks to make updates.

Muskego Aldermen To Face Opponents in 2012

It's likely at least two of the three districts up for re-election will be true races; first district is still unknown if Tracy Snead will run.

Muskego Lake District Looks At Employment Options

Unemployment claims for seasonal jobs have caused the district to seek ways of cutting costs while maintaining summer staff.

Transportation to Jobs Program Funds Overlook Waukesha County

Nearly $3.7 million awarded to connect low income workers with jobs, but won't be spent on any programs in Waukesha County.

Little Muskego Lake District and Conservancy Make Little Progress

Disagreement over how grant funds should be used continues as the district is given a proposal from the conservancy.

Muskego Businesses Weigh Impact of Concealed Carry

With the new law just enacted, information is out there but impact and how the law will interpret incidents is yet to be seen.

Wisconsin Roads Were Safest Since WWII

WisDOT says November traffic fatalities tied for third lowest since World War II; Thanksgiving holiday period also was safer than past years

Muskego Task Force on Communications Begins Work

Group met for first time Wednesday night, and looks to set a plan to improve how the city presents itself to businesses, visitors and residents.

Snow's In the Forecast for Muskego, And So Are Winter Ordinances

Parking and plowing reminders take effect today through April 1st

Meeting Preview: Little Muskego Lake District Looks to Iron Out Employment, Land Issues

Summer employees present a potential issue if unemployment claims are made, and New Berlin land acquisition grant dollars have created tension that the District and its partners are hoping to work out.

Muskego Parks & Rec: Your Guide to the Guide

Winter/spring activity guide has been released, and leaves no room to be bored.

Hard Times, High Hopes: Mayors Blamed for Tough Decisions, But Muskego's In Better Shape Than Many

A series on how America’s Great Recession is hitting home in Muskego.

Muskego Meeting Recap: An Agreeable Group Makes for A Quick Evening

Despite a list of approvals, Muskego Finance and Common Council move through quickly.

Little Muskego Lake Partnership Hits a Snag Over Land Acquisition Donation

New Berlin land purchase involved many hands, and relations have been strained over a donation from the Holz Foundation

Muskego's Logo Raises Some Questions With Aldermen

An apparent faux pas by the Mayor raises the question of what the public thinks about Muskego's new logo.

COW Says No To Chickens

Committee of the Whole opts to leave ordinance as is, which means if you wish to keep chickens, your lot will need to be 2.75 acres.

Muskego Road Projects Moving Along, But One May Cost More

Durham Drive is officially complete for 2012 as of Wednesday, but Tess Corners hits a snag in the design phase.

Meeting Preview: Muskego Common Council Discusses Veolia Expansion

The waste management company wishes to expand landfill limits from original agreement.