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Brookfield Central High School should have a new state-of-the-art baseball field in time for play next spring, giving them their first home field on campus versus playing home games at Brookfield East or McCoy Field.
In political news Wednesday, state Sen. Van Wanggaard picks up more votes in Day 7 of his state Senate recall election recount; Gov. Walker woos Illinois businesses and the state says the June 5 recall broke turnout records.
Patch plans for comprehensive coverage of the fall elections and would like to enlist the help of local political insiders for their opinions on the issues.
Stop in during this hot spell at Culver's and get a free kid's ticket to Summerfest. Plus tips on who to see and how to save money, and Summerfest giveaways Saturday at Boston Store.
Fire officials in the city and town of Brookfield imposed bans on outdoor burning — except barbecue grills – and the city is banning all fireworks, including caps and sparklers.
Tommy Douyette, who confessed to beating and strangling Air Page Corp. owner John Aegerter, says he was browbeat into it by Lynn Hajny, who plotted with Mark Finken, a police clerk who killed himself amid investigation.
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is among the early supporters of the Les Paul exhibit collection at the Waukesha County Museum. Donors have the chance to win backstage tickets to a Chili Peppers show.
HBO True Blood actor Ryan Kwanten will be at Boston Store Saturday to promote the Australian Mambo clothing line. He'll be signing autographs and taking photos with fans. And there will be Summerfest ticket giveaways.
Despite dry conditions and fire danger levels, the city plans to conducts its annual fireworks display Wednesday evening. But a ban remains on use of all fireworks including sparklers and caps. See Patch's guide to all Independence Day events.
The Open Pantry location at Capitol Drive and Brookfield Road will convert to a 7-Eleven, under 7-Eleven's acquisition of 18 Wisconsin Open Pantry locations.
Gymnasts at Wildcard Gymnastics in Brookfield won a total of 50 Gold Medals at a national tournament in Wisconsin Dells. Gymnasts as young as age three took home the gold.
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The week ahead also features an Elmbrook School Board work session on administrative transitions and priorities, a library puppet show, wine tasting and more.
A dozen students from Brookfield made the grades in the spring 2012 semester.
The latest police reports include thefts of baby power and vodka and suspicious toilet paper purchases.
Central 4Ward has raised $266,655 to get a state-of-the-art baseball stadium built at Brookfield Central High School in time for the spring 2013 baseball season. The public is invited to a groundbreaking Thursday.
Cale Vogel, athletic director in the Lake Mills School District, will succeed Corey Golla as Brookfield East's new athletic and activities director. Golla resigned to take a job as principal of Menomonee Falls High School.
Friday is full of family-friendly activities in Brookfield: the Starry Nights outdoor concert series opens at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, and a family camp-out and "dive-in" movie are held at Wirth Park / Aquatic Center.
Trained show dogs named after soda drinks — Sierra Mist, R.B. (Root Beer), Squirt, Ginger Ale and Dr. Pepper — entertained a packed crowd at the library Wednesday in one of its two most popular summer events.
Aldermen voted 12-2 to increase annual connection fees by $24 to help fund private sewer inspections to find sources of leaks and ultimately reduce overflows of untreated sewer, under an EPA mandate.
