Primary Election Preview: Waukesha County Register of Deeds

Republicans James Behrend, Barbara Larson-Lloyd and Michael Starich are facing off come Tuesday to snag the job of Register of Deeds.

Mark Neumann Joins Tea Party Express for Final Push in Senate Race

Former congressman and U.S. Senate candidate joins the Tea Party bus on a statewide tour just days before the Republican primary election.

Sussex 2012 Primary Election Guide

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

FAIL: Sussex a No-Show to New Friends of Parks Meeting

Nobody shows up to Sussex’s attempt to start a volunteer group responsible for a farmers market.

Sussex Village Park Development Met With Positive Reaction

The multi-million dollar overhaul to the park was met with mostly positive comments during National Night Out, a change compared to usual comments.

Sussex-Lisbon Merger: ‘Sussex is Not Evil’

Town residents remain unwavering, laughing at a Lisbon officials’ attempts to justify a merger by saying Sussex ‘is a good community.’

Sussex Welcome Signs Approved Despite Negative Public Comment

Although some residents found 'little to no value in these signs,' Sussex officials approved the new stone welcome signs.

Sussex Place is Back with New Management – Again

Is it Dive Bar, Benchwarmers or Sussex Place? The volleyball bar is back to its original name with a focus on shaking its rough past.

PHOTOS: Local Businesses Honored by Sussex President

Major events like the Sounds of Sussex and the 4th of July don't just happen on their own. Sussex honored local businesses responsible for footing part of the bill.

Sussex Business Park Officially Over, Village President Weighs In

After cancelling the public hearing, the village board officially voted to end discussion on the business park behind Shopko and Kohl’s.

Key West Calling: Sussex Parks Director Moving to Tropics

Sussex is on the hunt for a new recreation director after Amy Flaherty announces she is moving to Key West.

Sussex-Lisbon Merger Predicted to Fail by Town Official

The Lisbon Town Supervisor says he thinks voters will shut down the consolidation idea during next month's referendum.

PHOTOS: Grand Opening for New Sussex Condos

After a year of work, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Glen at Seven Stones, Sussex's newest condo development.

Multi-Million Dollar Sussex Park Project Up for Discussion

Two open houses have been scheduled for residents to comment and ask questions about the multi-million dollar Village Park reconstruction project.

UPDATED: State Sen. Zipperer Joins Walker Administrative Team

State Rep. Paul Farrow, R-Pewaukee, announces he will run in special election for seat vacated by Zipperer, who will begin as the deputy chief of staff and senior counsel for Gov. Scott Walker on Aug. 6.

Heat Record Set in Sussex

The hottest its been on July 17 in the past was 95 degrees — and that was in 2005 — but on Tuesday, Sussex hit almost 100 by late afternoon. Unfortunately, the heat is having some negative repercussions statewide.

MAP: Help Report Problem Areas in Sussex

From potholes to graffiti, use the interactive map to report issues bothering you around the village.

Surprise, Surprise? Heat Advisory in Effect Through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Waukesha County from noon on Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Sussex Business Park Likely Dead; Public Hearing Canceled

After cost estimates for multimillion-dollar park came in higher than expected, Sussex has canceled the July 25 public hearing and is expecting to end the project.

Goetz to Represent Sussex in Corporate Park Talks

The Village President is chosen as Sussex’s representative on the board needed to make the final decision on the new business park.

Meissner to Downsize Farm If Business Park is Approved

With Sussex’s latest business park on the fast track, Pete Meissner says he’ll pull his 600 head of cattle from Sussex if the deal is approved.

UPDATE: Sprinkling in Sussex: 'There's a Water Shortage'

Sussex officials are strongly encouraging residents not to water their lawns as much, suggesting citizens only do it every other day.

Bugline Paving Sparks Emerald Ash Borer Preparations

Waukesha County is prepping to treat and remove ash trees when paving the Bugline Trail to combat the emerald ash borer, but they won't be the only vegetation to go.

Pinching Pennies: Sussex Ranked Most Frugal Community

New report looks at municipal spending and debt in 2010, and Sussex took home the big prize of being the most frugal community in Patch's coverage area. But where does its debt stand?

PHOTOS: New Condo Development Planned for Sussex

Developers are proposing 55 two-family condos just south of the Brandon Oaks subdivision in Sussex.

PHOTOS: Sussex Quarry Has No Future for Swimmers

Don’t expect to start swimming in the Sussex quarry at Mammoth Springs anytime soon, even after the old Cannery site is finally developed.

Town of Lisbon Residents Voice Opposition To Merger With Sussex

Town leaders attempt to make case for consolidation with Sussex during informational meeting Tuesday.

Railroad 'Quiet Zones' Get an Official Start Date

After more than a year of negotiations, Sussex residents will finally get a good night's rest starting in July.

Lisbon Waits to Endorse a Sussex Merger, Public Forum Scheduled

The Lisbon Town Board says it wants to wait until after Wednesday night's public forum to endorse the Sussex-Lisbon merger.

Sussex Corporate Park Moving Forward, Cost Estimates Released

The estimated cost of the business park, including the value of the farmland, is released to the public for the first time. A public hearing is now scheduled for July 19 to hear citizen comments.

Village Park Vision Closer to Becoming a Reality

Read the in-depth details on the Village Park redevelopment, including possible construction costs and a timeline. The multmillion dollar reconstruction project has been nearly finalized, but actual construction will take years, officials say.

See The Future of Village Park in 3-D

Take an up-close look at what Sussex's Village Park could look like if the village's plans for major renovations at the park win Village Board approval.

Plans to Drastically Widen Main Street Shut Down

First the Village Board killed the idea of roundabouts, and now the idea of widening the street to create a center turn lane meets the same fate.

Village Board Talking Main Street Reconstruction Tonight

Now that roundabouts are off the table, trustees will start to focus on other details and construction plans for Main Street.

Sussex Answers Questions on New Corporate Park

Village officials are answering some key questions they received during the last Village Board meeting regarding the new corporate park behind Kohls.

Gov. Scott Walker Recall Revisited: Breaking Down the Vote

Use Patch's interactive tool to get detailed results on how area communities voted in the recall election.

Sussex Election Guide

The candidates and issues that will affect Sussex, Waukesha County and Wisconsin.

Bugline Paving Puts Kink in Cannery Construction

The Bugline Trail paving project is going full-steam ahead, and that means laying asphalt straight through the Mammoth Springs/Cannery Crossing without waiting for development issues to be worked out.

Sussex Gives Green Light to Next Step in Corporate Park Process

A $60,000 grant has been approved to start the purchasing process of 120 acres of farmland to be developed into Sussex’s newest corporate park.

PHOTOS: Tennis Courts Getting a Makeover

Sussex is spending more than $8,000 to completely resurface the tennis courts at Melinda Weaver Park. The project is expected to be completed this week.