Bay Lane Earns $25,000 and the 'Sweetest School' Award from Box Tops

The fundraiser for schools awarded Bay Lane Middle School in Muskego $25,000 (or 250,000 Box Tops) for showing the most improvement; now just what to spend the money on?

Muskego Area Chamber Kicks Off Membership Drive

Businesses not already members of the Chamber are sought to join and ambassadors will be out in force to answer questions and share opportunity of membership

Medians on Janesville Road Get the Green Treatment

While some were seeing red over the orange barrels, work on medians has started and include plantings to green up the roadway on Janesville Road in Muskego

Muskego Drug Collection Nets More than 600 Pounds

Volunteers, police 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?

$28K Aluminum Theft From Muskego Company Leads to Charges for Wind Lake Man

Citing a need to fund his heroin addiction, a man steals $38,000 in aluminum from a Muskego business, according to reports; he's also pleaded guilty to similar charges in another county

Valentine Card in Exchange for Stabbing, Liquor Thief, School Lockdown Among April Top Stories

Muskego Patch's top stories include Starbucks coming to Muskego and a man getting OWI while protesting another one.

Muskego Lots for Sale by County

As Janesville Road reconstruction has changed the landscape, properties acquired by Waukesha County are now on the market. Just where and how much depends on location, location, location.

Drug Deals with Undercover Officer Lead to Charges for Muskego Man

Collaboration between an informant and the Waukesha County Metro Drug Enforcement Unit lead to two counts each for manufacturing, delivering and trafficking of heroin

Tougher Reading, Math Standards Mean Lower Test Scores in Muskego-Norway

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

Green Up Muskego Means Clean Up Your Driveway or Face Fines

More than just a feel-good slogan, May 1st marks Green Up Muskego, which sets its sights on removing unregistered and inoperable vehicles from public viewing.

Does Muskego Have a Curfew?

Muskego Police reports answer the question, with teens out late and getting into trouble are featured in the blotter

Muskego Police Seek Liquor Thief

Have you seen this man? Muskego Police are seeking him in connection with a series of thefts from area stores.

TELL US: How Do You Go Green?

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

Muskego 'Odyssey' Teams Get Ready for World Competition

After winning state competition, Muskego High School and Lakeview Odyssey of the Mind teams are hoping to raise funds to get them to the world competition in May

Aldermen, Citizen Committee Appointments Announced

Annual appointments by Muskego council and mayor were approved Tuesday night

UPDATE: Park Arthur Ribbon Cutting Moved to May 14

Acquired in 1996, Park Arthur hasn't been ready for prime time until this season, and officials are excited to officially open the park during a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 14, postponed from May 7 because of rain

Muskego Athletic Association Announces Kickoff Celebration

Before "Play Ball!" is heard, a party celebrating the return of youth softball and baseball will be held at Bluhm Field in Muskego

Tess Corners Streetscaping Costs Come in $15K Lower Than Expected

Extending the renovated of look of the new Janesville Road east through the Tess Corners area, Muskego won't need to spend as much as originally thought to add

Special Olympics Run Will Kick Off Events on May 4

Regional track and field competition returns on Saturday, May 4 to Muskego High School, and will include a torch run along Muskego roads to open the ceremonies.

Muskego Food Pantry Gets Warm Response to Get a New Fridge

The price was right, but the time was short; luckily, the Muskego Food Pantry used the power of friends and Facebook to collect enough money for a much-needed commercial refrigerator

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.

Muskego Ranks Among America’s Most Challenging High Schools

Twenty-seven Wisconsin high schools made the Washington Post's ranking of America's Most Challenging High Schools, which include Muskego High School.

Muskego Teen Rescued from Overdose, But Charged With Possession

The 17-year-old Muskego girl was with a 22-year-old Greenfield man in Milwaukee shooting heroin according to reports, when she overdosed. After recovering in the hospital, she now faces prison time

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.

Muskego Business Group Wants to Meet You in the Alley

Young Professionals group is ready to get growing, and hopes you've got time to spare - join them on May 1 at Alpine Lanes.

Stop Signs Will Return to Muskego Neighborhood

Residents near Somerset Drive and Hawthorne Road have seen too many close calls at a three-way intersection, and blame the removal of stop signs.

Liquor Permits at Jammin' Won't Require Fences After All

Alderman Dan Soltysiak had raised questions on whether places that sell alcohol should put up fences to keep drinkers from walking away with beverages, but police argued that the barriers actually encourage drinking.

Muskego's BP Land Offer is Held Off by County

A $1 offer to purchase the former BP gas station property at Janesville Road and Lannon Drive was hoped to allow the city to get the site cleaned up and resold quickly, but Waukesha County rebuffs the offer, and puts the parcel on the market.

$500 Bounty Placed on Carp in Little Muskego Lake

A bounty will be placed on carps that are tagged by the DNR in hopes that fisherman are encouraged to catch a lot of carp.

St. Paul's Bye Bye Birdie Alights on the Stage

"Birdie" comes to the stage at St. Paul's Lutheran in Muskego in an all-student production this weekend

Future Business Leaders of America Attend State Leadership Conference

Muskego High School students competed in the Dells in various business events, bringing home knowledge, inspiration and a few awards along the way.

Drug Collection Returns to Muskego This Saturday

Muskego will again join other communities on Saturday, April 27 to help remove old and unused medications in order to help remove temptation from the family medicine cabinet.

Muskego Artist on Display at Wisconsin State Fair

Kaitlyn Pinter of Muskego High School will be among those who submitted winning pieces from a field of 467.

Muskego Moorland Retail Mall to Begin Construction

Shortly after confirming that Starbucks would be a part of a retail center at Moorland and Janesville Road, contractors say they're just waiting for the rain to quit to put shovels in the ground. How soon will it be done?

InPro Puts Anti-Bullying Message on the Walls of Muskego School

A perfect marriage of his role at InPro and his role as a parent, Zoran Krecak hopes to spread a positive message on school walls here and across the country.

Muskego Pioneer 5K Run/Walk Goes to the Dogs

Got a speedy spaniel or a mutt that likes to mosey? Muskego Pioneer 5K Run/Walk is inviting your pooches to accompany you, with proceeds to benefit "Pets for Vets."

Road Closures Continue Along Janesville

Janesville Road itself won't be closed as utility construction continues, but side streets will experience brief interruptions.

Craig Named Legislator of the Year by Pro-Life Group

Pro-Life Wisconsin awarded Rep. David Craig with the honor at their annual spring dinner.

Muskego High School Gets a $16K Grant to Help Students Become Financially Savvy

Discover Financial Services named Muskego High School among six Wisconsin public high schools to receive a portion of $100,000 in grants to fund financial literacy courses and tools.