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In its ninth year, Falls Fest is a four-day event that takes over Village Park and provides opportunities for the young and old to have a good time.
A professional bicycle race takes over Downtown Shorewood for one day in June. It's a fast-paced, family-friendly event worth checking out.
This summer's event highlights Waukesha's GuitarTown sculptures, placed throughout the Downtown area.
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.
Chef demonstrations and live music give this farmers market a little something extra. You'll find delectable farm-fresh treats like cage-free eggs, pastured beef and mushrooms.
Amusement park rides, games and live music provide opportunities for everyone to have fun while raising
The music series at the Oak Creek Community Center kicks off with a Beatles tribute band. A farmers' market is held at the same time.
The Downtown businesses are coming together for a second year to create a once-a-month summer festival featuring music, food and other activities.
Jurors have convicted Sean Forester-Hoare of killing Jonathan Kwiatkowski. He will be sentenced to life in prison.
Jurors are expected to deliberate on that question today, after attorneys in the Sean Forester-Hoare homicide trial finish closing arguments.
From getting ready to being inside Post Prom, we know the cameras were snapping! See and share your prom day photos on Patch.
Patch stopped by the SportsPlex for a sneak peek at Post Prom's new home. Take a look at how things are shaping up, and stay tuned for more.
For Mother's Day, Freehold Patch is hoping you'll share stories (and pictures) of the great moms you know.
With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, Waukesha Patch is hoping you'll share stories (and pictures) of the great moms you know.
With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, Oak Creek Patch is hoping you'll share stories (and pictures) of the great moms you know.
With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, Shorewood Patch is hoping you'll share stories (and pictures) of the great moms you know.
With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, Fox Point-Bayside Patch is hoping you'll share stories (and pictures) of the great moms you know.
Tuesday is primary day in Wisconsin's recall elections. Patch has the information you need to head to the polls.
With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, Greenfield Patch is hoping you'll share stories (and pictures) of the great moms you know.
Tuesday is primary day in Wisconsin's recall elections. Patch has the information you need before heading to the polls.