Big Bend News

Sam Gilberto Sr. was born to eternal life July 8, 2008, at age 76. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War.

The article about four people being shot to death and two wounded at a "street party" on July 4 at 2:30 a.m. is shocking and enraging .

All times are for Friday, July 4, unless otherwise noted: Big Bend: Fireworks at dusk at Village Park by the river.

A bog that broke loose and headed down the Mukwonago River toward the dam in Indianhead Park at about 9 a.m. Tuesday caused flooding through the park as water backed up into the beach area and overflowed on ...

There are major concerns about the dam at Phantom Lake in Mukwonago. It could give way at any time, threatening everything down stream.

' Officials are worried about the dam on Phantom Lake. The dam held Wednesday, and officials are expecting the dam will continue to hold, but that is not stopping people downstream in Vernon, Big Bend, Tichigan ...

The Phantom Lake Dam in Mukwonago is in danger of breaking at any point today, which could cause a major mess.

If the Phantom Lake Dam gives way, heavy flooding would occur downstream. Tuesday evening found 12-year-old Maggie Ewert giving special attention to her pet Gecko, Mr.

It was almost business as usual early Tuesday night inside Capt. Missy's tavern, a hideaway watering hole located along the Fox River north of Tichigan Lake in far north Racine County.

I bought a 12-ounce bag of unsalted almonds at the Waukesha Aldi on Les Paul Parkway and Arcadian Ave.

FRIDAY, May 30, 2008, 6:09 a.m. By Linda Spice Fire strikes Genesee Depot church Weather may be to blame for a fire in Waukesha County where deputies and firefighters arrived early this morning to find the ...

MK United was developed to create a competitive level soccer program with teams at all Select Level ages.

A car crash sent two people to the hospital Thursday in Big Bend. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said it happened on southbound STH 164 about 10:05 p.m. Thursday. via WISN.com

A serious accident is under investigation in Waukesha County. Click on the link under related content to see video from the scene. via JSOnline.com and WTMJ-TV

A serious crash near the Racine/Waukesha County line sent two people to the hospital. via WDJT

With gasoline prices angling towards four bucks a gallon, the pressure was on last weekend for young Big Bend runners to justify a road trip to the Middle School State Track and Field Championships. via Tallahassee.com

Two Milwaukee men suspected of being the so-called Bad Weather Bandits were taken into custody Wednesday on Milwaukee's north and west sides in connection with a string of bank robberies going back to 2006, the ... via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“If any of us did, we'd see it was too much, and we'd have to stop.”

Nick Nelson doesn't want to know how much pro bono work he does each year for patients who are financially unable to pay for dental services at his clinic in Big Bend. via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

“During this, the first individual is counting out how long they've been in the bank.”

The Milwaukee Branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking for a pair of bank robbers dubbed the "Bad Weather Bandits" because they plan their crimes during inclement weather. via WTMJ-AM Milwaukee

“I think it's nice that he comes around and talks to the people”

Like the rest of Waukesha County, little Big Bend backed Republican Mark Green by a 2-to-1 ratio in the 2006 gubernatorial election. via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal