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.

Senate Showdown: Wisconsin GOP Primary Looks Too Close to Call

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson and businessman Eric Hovde appear to be frontrunners, but many voters still undecided - which could help candidates Mark Neumann and Jeff Fitzgerald.

Mitt Romney Chooses Paul Ryan as VP Running Mate

Romney touts the Janesville native's Wisconsin values; says he is an "intellectual leader of the Republican Party."

Whitefish Bay 2012 Primary Election Guide

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

Sewer Lateral Inspection Will Begin in Two Weeks

MMSD will reimburse the village for the lateral inspection, which aims to identify the scope of defects in the sanitary sewer system.

$4.9 Million Village Investment Sought for Mandel Project

The Community Development Authority set a public hearing on the TIF district proposal for Sept. 6.

Mixed Community Reaction to Mandel Apartment Proposal

After a public hearing, the Whitefish Bay Plan Commission made a recommendation to the Village Board that the luxury apartment development move forward.

Pasch Makes Her Case in Heated Race for New 10th District Seat

With no Republican candidate on the ticket, four Democrats are vying for the newly shaped state Assembly seat representing Shorewood and parts of Milwaukee.

Two Years After Floods, Trustees Solidify Sewer Improvement Plans

The Village Board directed village staff to plan a $105 million project over 15 years, although the scope and price of the plan would be re-evaluated at least once a year.

Mandel Apartment Proposal Headed to Public Hearing

The business district will be one of the voices heard at the July 30 public hearing. After the meeting, village officials will discuss rezoning the property and creating a tax incremental finance district.

Heat Records Set in Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay hit 100 Tuesday, breaking a record set in 1931. Unfortunately, the heat is having some negative repercussions statewide.

Pesticide Opponents Speak Out at Listening Session

About a dozen Whitefish Bay residents spoke during a 'listening session' with the Village Board Monday evening, citing various health concerns in their plea to stop using pesticides in public areas.

Surprise, Surprise? Heat Advisory in Effect Through Tuesday

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

GOP Senate Candidate Ads Go Negative, Hovde Says He'll Focus on Issues

Instead of targeting Democrat Tammy Baldwin or attacking Obamacare, GOP candidates for senate here in Wisconsin are going after each other, but Eric Hovde said he's going to try and stay positive.

Don't Forget: Pesticides 'Listening Session' is Monday Night

Let your voice be heard on the village's turf management program at Monday's special meeting. Read Patch for all the details on the debate so far.

School Pesticide Policy is Different Than the Village's

Youth sports organizations wanting to spray pesticides are held to two different standards, depending who owns the field.

How Does Whitefish Bay Spending Compare to Other Communities?

New report looks at municipal spending and debt in 2010. Whitefish Bay's operations were relatively inexpensive compared to other communities, but the village's debt was on the high side.

Water Rates Increasing 38%

Whitefish Bay officials applied to the state for a rate increase because the village's water utility fund was operating at a deficit.

Trustees Hold Off on New Public Works Building

Trustees will revisit the proposal to build a $4.1 million building during its long-term planning discussions in early 2013.

Village Board Will Discuss New Public Works Building, Rezoning for Mandel Project

Whitefish Bay currently rents a portion of a building in Glendale for its public works operations, but trustees are now considering a new facility intended to meet the long-term needs of the village.

School District Will Save $2M Per Year with Retirement Benefit Change

Faced with rising insurance costs and reduced state aid, the Whitefish Bay School Board approved a plan that would reduce the annual cost of providing retirement benefits by $2 million.

Sewer Repairs Likely to be Financed With Fees, Not Just Taxes

Whitefish Bay trustees would like to charge sewer fees, which would spread the burden across non-taxable entities while reducing the amount borrowed based on taxpayer debt.

Village Hall Will Get a New Roof This Year

The Village Board allocated nearly $300,000 last week to replace two municipal roofs, an air conditioner, aging windows and electrical damage from leaks in the past.

Whitefish Bay Election Guide

The candidates and issues that will affect Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County and Wisconsin.

Dukes Landscaping Owner, Bay Football Coach Loses County Job

County officials allege Jim Tietjen violated county ethics rules by conducting private landscaping work on county time and using his county position to acquire business for his landscaping company.

Village Taxes Could More Than Double at Height of Sewer Plan

Village officials are considering what level of sewer protection to move forward with, and whether they will create a storm water utility to help pay for it.

With 88% Turnout, Whitefish Bay Narrowly Chooses Walker

While the majority of village voters chose Tom Barrett two years ago, Whitefish Bay turned out in force and narrowly chose Walker this time around with a 52 percent majority.

Walker Recall: What You Need to Know Before Casting a Ballot

See the candidates that will be on the ballot, learn where to vote, and read a list of things to know about voting from the Government Accountability Board.

Tom Barrett Outraises Gov. Scott Walker in Whitefish Bay

Unlike the rest of the suburbs, Whitefish Bay residents contributed slightly more money to the Milwaukee mayor than they did to Republican governor in recall campaign.

Recall Rematch: Record Voter Turnout Expected in High-Stakes Election

Experts talk about the impact of polling, fundraising and turnout in the state's first-ever gubernatorial recall election.

Early Voting Push in Whitefish Bay Spurs Village Hall to Extend Hours

Nearly 9 percent of voters have requested absentee ballots and 7.2 percent have voted. Village Hall has extended its office hours to accommodate anticipated traffic.

E-Book Usage Skyrocketing at Whitefish Bay Library

With e-book usage quadrupling in the last year, the library board's incoming president says the library will look into new ways to introduce technology.

Listening Session on Pesticide Application in the Works

The Whitefish Bay Garden Club is planning a 'Weed Out' at Klode next month. Meanwhile, youth sports organizations are asking village officials to continue to allow pesticides.

Residents Want to Maximize Green Space in Cahill Park Storm Water Plan

Whitefish Bay officials received more detail about an $11 million plan to temporarily store rain water in a Cahill Park basin, while adding larger sewer pipes and catch basins downstream.

Village Board Will Receive Update on Cahill Project Monday

Engineering consultants will talk about the design of a storm water detention pond at Cahill Park at the Village Board meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall.

Absentee Voting Starts Monday at Village Hall

Village employees are expecting a high absentee turnout, so they are staying open a little later in the final run-up to the June 5 recall election.

Luxury Apartment Proposal Earns Preliminary Approval

The four-story apartment proposal was introduced to two village committees this week, but two business district leaders say they should have had a seat at the table earlier on.

Moody's Investors Service Upgrades Whitefish Bay Schools' Credit Rating

The credit rating service improved the school district's rating from Aa3 to Aa2 following the settlement with Stifel Nicolaus over bad investments.

Four-Story Luxury Apartments Proposed for Fox Bay Parking Lot

The proposal from The Mandel Group would build three high-end apartment buildings in the lot spanning from Associated Bank to Starbucks without significantly reducing parking availability.

Barrett Rallies Students to Vote Absentee

The 28-day residency requirement in the Voter ID law and the unique summer election cycle could cause a low college student turnout, so Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett met with students Monday afternoon to energize young voters.