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.

Week Ahead: Spring Sing, Gardening Party and a High School Art Reception

Here's a look at some of the events in our events calendar this week. If you know something going on in Whitefish Bay, you can add it to our event calendar.

Share Your Memorial Day Weekend Photos On Patch

If you plan to snap some shots of a parade, ceremony or family picnic, you should share them with your neighbors on Whitefish Bay Patch.

Honor Flight Asks Residents to 'Do More' this Weekend

Honor Flight launches a new website with information about its upcoming Field of Honor event in Miller Park, including the story of a volunteer who's Honor Flight trip was made possible by friend's donations.

UPDATE: Six Injured in House Explosion on Iroquois Avenue

The house is a complete loss, and two other homes were damaged. No cause of the fire has been determined at this time.

VIDEO: High School Students Buzz Hair To Fund Cancer Research

More than 40 Whitefish Bay students raised $16,517 for the MACC Fund by cutting or buzzing their hair Friday afternoon.

Celebrate Memorial Day Sunday in Atwater Park

The North Shore American Legion Post and Shorewood Men's Club will hold its Memorial Day ceremony at 4 p.m. in Atwater Park, rain or shine.

Photos: Whitefish Bay Track Athletes Headed to State

The Blue Dukes qualified for the state tournament in 10 events after a strong performance in Thursday night's sectional meet.

Search for Police Chief Continues; Lt. Stefanski Appointed Interim Chief

The candidate field for the open police chief position has narrowed from 27 to 10. In the meantime, Stefanski, who has more than 25 years experience in Bay, will take over as acting chief.

Christ Church Pastor Sees Love at the Heart of Existence

Rev. Seth Dietrich talks about how Christ Church is involved in the community, why he decided to become a pastor and why he chose Wisconsin weather over Texas heat.

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.

Patriotic Day in Whitefish Bay

The village's annual Independence Day celebration brings people together with a parade featuring the UW Marching Band, and keeps them together with a festival, music, food and fireworks.

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.

Obituary: Robert LeRoy Goman

Goman was a leader of Boy Scouts Troop #72, and was active in the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay.

Students Speak Volumes on Day of Silence

Fox 6 pays a visit to Milwaukee Jewish Day School, where a seventh grade classroom will silently raise money for underprivileged children in Latin America through the school's "Voice of the Children" program.

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.

Political Signs Stolen on Both Sides of Political Fence

A Scott Walker sign and a "Recall Walker" sign were both stolen in Whitefish Bay last week.

Two Thefts From Vehicles Reported Last Week

An unlocked car was entered earlier in the week on Shoreland Avenue and later in the week on Berkeley Boulevard.

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.

Week Ahead: Richards Spring Sing, Village Board

Here's a look at some of the events in our events calendar this week. If you know something going on in Whitefish Bay, you can add it to our event calendar.

Photos: Hundreds Hit the Streets for Run the Bay

More than 600 runners came out to support Whitefish Bay schools in the annual 5k run/walk event.

Join Patch's Free Picnic Lunch at Run the Bay

Patch will be serving up food and kids games during the 5k run/walk event Saturday morning. Duke Pride will also hold a rummage sale after the race.

Local Students Graduate from UW-Milwaukee

Twenty UW-Milwaukee students from Whitefish Bay will graduate Sunday.

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.

JCC, Growing Power Partner Up For Bayshore Farm Stand

The farm stand will open in the mall's Town Square area June 14. The stand will be open all year long, moving inside to the J-Shore storefront in the colder months.

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.

Rug Store Shifts Plans to Open Next Door

Rustam Gallery of Fine Rugs owner originally had his sights set on 505 E. Silver Spring Dr., but now, he plans to open next door to The Great Frame Up space.

Girls Track Team Earns Another Conference Title

Emma-Lisa Murphy led the long-distance events, while Sofie Yang took first in pole vault and Hannah Schwartz won high jump. The boys finished third in the conference meet.

Pesticide Application Planned at Craig Counsell Park

The Whitefish Bay Little League park will be closed Memorial Day weekend as crews spray the field for weed and pest control.

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.

Obituary: Thomas Roderick Rice

In addition to a life of accomplishments, Rice and the Whitefish Bay Jaycees organized fundraisers to pay for the construction of the Whitefish Bay Little League field in 1977.

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.

Police Report: Drunk Driving, Public Urination

The latest reports from the Whitefish Bay Police Department.

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.

Whitefish Bay Woman Charged With 3rd OWI

Suspect, 58, is pulled over after a police officer sees her fail to come to a complete stop at a stop sign.

Gear Up for Bike to Work Week

Biking to work will earn you a free cup of coffee at Stone Creek this week. UWM leaders will also kick off a Bike to Campus Day at Hampton and Santa Monica Thursday morning.

Run the Bay is Just a Week Away

The Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation is hosting the 5k run/walk and kid fun run to benefit Whitefish Bay schools. Afterward, Patch will serve a picnic lunch and games, and Duke Pride will host a rummage sale.

Photos: Middle School Students Present 'Beauty and the Beast, Jr.'

Check out these photos of Whitefish Bay Middle School's ongoing theatrical production. The show runs through Sunday, with both evening and matinee performances.

Week Ahead: Run the Bay, Silver Spring Development Meeting

In addition to the big Education Foundation fundraiser run, the high school parent association is partnering with Heiser Ford for a fundraiser, and Dunkin' Donuts is hosting a little league fundraiser.

Whitefish Bay Mail Carriers Delivering For the Hungry

Stamp Out Hunger Day is Saturday, May 12 - local post offices will pick up your nonperishable items right from your mailbox, you just have to fill the bag.