Friday, May 24, 2013
With three locations around the state, Sprecher is launching its first Milwaukee-area location just down the road from the brewery's headquarters.
Sprecher's Restaurant and Pub is opening its first Milwaukee-area restaurant less than two miles away from the brewery's headquarters. With locations in Madison, Lake Geneva and Wisconsin Dells, Sprecher’s Restaurant & Pub this morning announced their plans to open a fourth location at Bayshore Town Center. The restaurant will be licensed by Sprecher Brewing, and owned and operated by Wisconsin natives Kevin and Katy Lederer and Felix and Kristin Richgels. “We are very excited to bring Sprecher’s Pub to our namesake brewery’s home in Glendale,” Kevin Lederer said in a news release. “Sprecher Brewing is an icon in the Milwaukee area, particularly in the North Shore, and we always knew that we wanted to open a location here.” Sprecher …
While the DOT is suspending work for the Memorial Day weekend, there are a number of construction areas that could muck up your travel plans if you don't slow down.
As many travelers head out of town for the three-day Memorial Day weekend, there’s still plenty of construction that might add frustration to your travel plans. So slow down and drive safely. If you don’t, there might be a hefty fine or a car crash in your future. More than 400 law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin will be out in force during the holiday weekend to crackdown on unbuckled drivers and passengers as part of the "Click It or Ticket" mobilization, which runs until June 2, according to the DOT. Highway construction in most work zones will be suspended at noon today and won’t resume until 6 a.m. Tuesday. "While most lanes through work zones will be open to handle the heavy holiday traffic, drivers may still encounter …
Local Voices contributor Thomas Barnum says he's learned about evidence collection, watched the K9 sniff out drugs, practiced with firearms training and more, making the Citizens Police Academy 'invaluable.'
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Devon Peck earned a sectional championship in the shot put and one of the Knights' spots in next weekend's state meet.
Two individuals and one relay team from Nicolet High School qualified for the WIAA state track and field meet during Thursday’s sectional at Sussex Hamilton. See complete sectional results Devon Peck was the sectional champion in the girls shot put. State qualifiers were: BOYS GIRLS Other individuals may also qualify based on time and the entire field will be released before the state meet, May 31-June 1 in La Crosse.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker could appeal to both social and fiscal conservatives, making him a candidate to "fear" in the Iowa Caucuses, progressives warn.
West Des Moines, Iowa — Amid growing speculation that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is testing GOP presidential waters in Iowa and elsewhere, progressive activists warned Thursday at a rally here that a Walker presidency would be “terrifying" and disastrous to middle-class families. Walker hasn’t said he’s a candidate, but his appearance Thursday at a Republican fundraiser in Iowa’s largest county, as well as a handful of appearances in the Northeast and before powerful conservative groups, suggest that he’s at least considering a 2016 run for the Republican presidential nomination. The “Scott Walker Truth Squad,” as activists from Progress Iowa and One Wisconsin Now call themselves, told reporters at a news conference that Walker has the …
Extra officers will be on every highway and street all weekend, says Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, and municipal police back that up.
The highways and byways of Milwaukee County will be crowded with traffic this long holiday weekend, and Sheriff David Clarke wants all drivers, those law-abiding and those not, to know law officers will be on the road with them – in numbers. With responsibilty for freeways, highways and parks, sheriff's deputies will be on heavy, highly visible patrol, Clarke said, along with local police and the State Patrol. "Memorial Day weekend represents the start of the summer driving season, when highway travel increases dramatically," Clarke said at a press conference Thursday. "Triple-A estimates 627,000 Wisconsinites will travel more than 50 miles from home by car between today and Monday." Clarke asked holiday travelers to remember some rules of…
Music teacher Twila Bergeron and fourth grade teacher Paulie Jeffers received a nice retirement send-off at the School Board meeting Tuesday night.
Stormonth Elementary School will soon say goodbye to two beloved teachers with a combined 43 years experience in the district. The two were honored with retirement gifts at the beginning of the the Fox Point-Bayside School Board meeting Tuesday night. With 17 years experience in the district, retiring music teacher Twila Bergeron has touched many childrens' lives with music. Stormonth Principal Dan Westfahl said he first got to know Bergeron three years ago, and she "immediately captured my heart with her kindness, thoughtfulness and devotion to the children of our district." Her fellow teachers had equally nice things to say about her: "She has an amazing ability to find strengths in every child and help them to find roles that highlight …
Hollywood wants to capture Wisconsin's deep abiding affection for the Green Bay Packers and they are going to make a reality show about cheeseheads.
Move over Jersey Shore, the "cheeseheads" are taking over reality television via TBS's new reality show called...well, Cheeseheads, according to SBNation.com. Hollywood has just figured out what we alreday knew -- that Snookie and Pauly D have nothing on us. The producers hope to capture "the hilarious subculture," which of course includes the rituals of brew, brats, and the brouhaha around extreme fandom. The producer is Jason Carbone, who who also did The Bachelor and Run's House. A pilot likely hasn't been put together. So, if you could produce this show, where would you find shining examples of Packers Nation?
The Milwaukee area has a new trampoline park and Patch got a first-hand look at leaping basketball, flying dodgeball and so much more. Take a look!
If you've been looking for a unique place to jump, climb and play in the Milwaukee area — look no more: Helium Trampoline Park in New Berlin offers what is sure to be a bouncing good time for all visitors. The park at 16235 W. Beloit Rd., is the first in Wisconsin and opened in early May. Milwaukee Patch Community Editor Sarah Worthman got a first-hand experience on the park's different equipment, climbing the rock wall, enjoying the 130 interconnected trampolines, a game of dodgeball and some fun in the foam pit. The park offers drop-in rates for individuals looking to kick back, but staff recommended buying tickets online to ensure you don't have to wait during busy times. Pricing information: $10 for 60 minutes $13 for 90 minutes $16 …
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven'…
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