Gwen Moore Appears on The Colbert Report

The "openly black" congresswoman talked politics and pretended to ride motorcycles with the comedic talk show host Wednesday night.

Construction Begins on Cahill Detention Basin

Cahill Park has been cordoned off for crews to dig a detention basin that will provide rain relief for residents in the southern end of the village.

Trustees to Vote on New Public Works Building

Whitefish Bay officials will soon decide whether to move forward with a new public works building estimated to cost more than $3 million.

Lauri Rollings Steps Down From Village Board

A new community member is sought to fill the remainder of her term.

Little Free Libraries Now Allowed in Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay trustees are allowing the small book depots in front yards – with some regulations attached.

Lake Drive Detour Will Resume

Starting Monday, southbound traffic will be detoured down Bartlett Avenue to Hampton Road for four weeks.

Drunk Driving Bills Could Cost State $236 Million

Wisconsin's drunk driving-related incidents are the highest in the United States and state Legislators have crafted six bills to confront the issue, but they carries a hefty price tag.

Whitefish Bay Republican Launches Congressional Campaign

Janet Hinz, an adjunct college instructor, will run against Dan Sebring in a Republican primary battle to challenge Democratic incumbent Gwen Moore.

Storm Water Utility Could Cost Homeowners $400 Per Year

Village Board moves forward with plan to create new utility to pay for millions in sewer improvements.

Storm Water Utility to Be Discussed Monday

Trustees will hear a presentation about the creation of a storm water utility – and decide whether it should be implemented in Whitefish Bay.

No Backups Reported in Recent Rainstorm

The village did not experience any reported backups or street flooding, despite more than three inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period.

Whitefish Bay Loosens Plumbing Ordinance

The village no longer requires a master plumber to perform simple plumbing work, but residents are still required to pull a permit from Village Hall.

Little League Traffic Troubles Addressed

With new parking spots available and resident-only parking restrictions, residents on Lydell Avenue may see the traffic relief they've been looking for during little league season.

What Should Consaul Commons Look Like?

The Mandel Group presented four landscaping options for the Silver Spring walkway, which will also accommodate outdoor dining for two incoming restaurants.

Trustees Explore Costs of New DPW Building

With a $20,000 check from the village, consultants will try designing a public works building that won't raise taxes.

Cahill Basin Work Will Begin May 15

Whitefish Bay trustees awarded a $2.2 million contract for the detention basin, and will soon be choosing a contractor to install storm water pipes at Estabrook Park.

Walker, State GOP Attempting to Defund Public Schools, Panel Argues

A forum led by Rep. Sandy Pasch cast a bleak forecast of funding of public education under Gov. Scott Walker's 2013-15 budget proposal.

Lake Drive Detour Extended Another Week

Rainy weather has caused construction delays, which means the detour down Barlett Avenue will be extended another week until April 19.

Sewers Meet Challenge of Continual Rainstorm

Whitefish Bay's sewer system has been able to handle more than three inches of spotty rainfall since Tuesday.

FEMA Awards $3.1 Million Grant to Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay's improvements to the storm water system are the largest construction project funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in Wisconsin.

County Government Reform About More Than Supervisor Pay

A forum Thursday night in South Milwaukee spelled out all of the changes under a proposed bill reforming Milwaukee County government.

Last Call for Tax Help

Taxpayers of all ages are able to receive free tax help at Whitefish Bay Library on Wednesday.

Miller, Fuda Elected to Whitefish Bay Village Board

Whitefish Bay voters chose Miller and Fuda over two other candidates in Tuesday night's election.

Yard Waste Collection Resumes Next Week

Homes north of Henry Clay will have Monday pickup, and homes south of Henry Clay will have Tuesday pickup.

Whitefish Bay's Fallone Optimistic Going Into Election Day

Taking a break from running errands on Silver Spring Drive, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Ed Fallone shares his thoughts about the upcoming election on Tuesday.

Roemer Says Goodbye to the Village Board

After six years on the board, Roemer's shoes will now be filled by a new trustee in Tuesday's election.

Village Services Tweaked for Good Friday

Garbage will be collected Thursday, and the village clerk's office is the only open office at Village Hall.

Lake Drive Construction Underway

A new detour took effect Tuesday from Bartlett Avenue to Hampton Road. Construction is expected to last three months.

Whitefish Bay Contribution to NSFD Could Change

The member communities have approved spending up to $2,000 on a facilitator who will look at the funding structure and possibly recommend changes.

Whitefish Bay 2013 Spring Election Guide

What you need to know — from polling locations to sample ballots — before hitting the voting booth on April 2.

Election Preview: Whitefish Bay Village Board

Jay Miller, Carl Fuda, Ken Wysocky and Kevin McMahon are running for two seats in the April 2 election.

Storm Water Utility Will Be Discussed Thursday Night

Village officials will discuss the creation of a storm water utility system that charges each property in the village based on its storm water impact.

Emerald Ash Borer Plan Will Cost $85K This Year

This is the third year of a 10-year plan designed to prevent the tree disease from spreading to Whitefish Bay.

Cahill Basin Receives $3M in Federal Assistance

FEMA will pay for 75 percent of a $4.2 million storm water detention basin that will soon be constructed in Cahill Park.

School District: Cuts Will Be Necessary Under Walker's Budget Proposal

Whitefish Bay officials are optimistic that state legislators will increase state aid and revenue limits to prevent budget cuts.

Wisconsin Appeals Court Refuses to Put Act 10 Ruling on Hold

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen had asked appeals court to stay a rule by a Dane County judge that said parts of the collective-bargaining law are unconstitutional.

Share Your Recipes With the North Shore Health Department

The health department will collect recipes from North Shore residents with the goal of compiling a cookbook in June.

Whitefish Bay Goes Digital With Property Records

Trustees agreed to spend nearly $67,000 to digitize property records – the first phase of the village's effort to modernize its records system.

Orange Barrels Will Return to Lake Drive

The third and final phase of the Lake Drive water main project will replace 99-year-old pipes from Bartlett Avenue to the Shorewood border.

Free Legal Music Downloads Available Through Whitefish Bay Library

Whitefish Bay residents who have a library card can access more than 3 million songs through the Freegal Music Service.