Catholic Memorial could either keep the ball in play or go home, and the Crusaders simply refused to let the ball touch the court when it mattered most Wednesday night against state-ranked Waukesha West. Read the full story at gmtoday.com/the_freeman/sp…

Sandra Peters said two years ago her granddaughter, Ava Wengren, wanted to raise money for DigDeep, a nonprofit organization that provides clean, running water for some of the 2.2 million people living in the United States without it. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

Progress is well underway at the Parade Memorial at Grede Park just outside of downtown Waukesha. Crews were seen at the site Wednesday morning. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

Sam and Katie Pickens have been as busy as bees lately with the purchase of Vintage Grounds Coffeehouse in Muskego. The couple, who also owns Buzzy Bees Honey, had been selling their honey products in Vintage Grounds for the past two years and ... gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

Arrowhead’s girls swim team saved the best for last. Then again, the Warhawks had no choice. Arrowhead won the final two events to take the team title in the Classic 8 Conference girls swimming and diving relays Thursday. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/sp…

Hamilton football coach Justin Gumm calls it "The Standard." You see, Gumm is worried about more than simply wins and losses, or what the scoreboard might read. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/sp…

Today is the last day for Pistol Pete’s. The 30-year-old restaurant made the announcement on Facebook. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/bu…

Former Waukesha County Board Chairman Paul Decker has survived cancer, a heart attack and open-heart surgery while continuing to teach and represent constituents on the County Board. He is now helping out a friend and former colleague dealing with cancer. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

Scott Walker loves unions, thinks women should have the right to an abortion and wants to expand health care coverage. If you're confused, get in line ... gmtoday.com/news/state/sco…

It had been 679 days since Mukwonago's football team had beaten Muskego. After Friday night’s Crowbar Classic at Muskego High School, that number went back down to zero. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/sp…

The Corners of Brookfield announced its lineup of fall events and activities on Wednesday, with something for visitors of all ages. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

The West Bend Police Department can now access the Waukesha Police Department’s computer forensics lab thanks to a contract unanimously approved by the Waukesha Common Council on Sept. 3. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

While household appliances may have changed significantly in the past 75 years since the Radtke family began selling them, what hasn’t changed is their commitment to their customers and the Oconomowoc-area community. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/bu…

Two members of a Romanian family accused of a retail theft spree at Kohl’s stores in seven states were sentenced on Thursday in Waukesha County Circuit Court. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

An elderly man was rescued during a fire on Friday at an apartment on the northwest side of Waukesha. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

Village Administrator Kathy Nickolaus has announced her plans to retire as of Dec. 31. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

A familiar face has been named Mukwonago village administrator — Diana Dykstra. She has held the clerk/treasurer position since 2019 and has more than 24 years of experience in public administration. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

HAWS welcomed a transport of shelter pets on Saturday that have been affected by Hurricane Francine. In the aftermath of the hurricane, Greater Good Charities flew adoptables from Louisiana to both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to find new homes. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…

Dick Luther is a name that holds a lot of weight in the Midwest basketball community. The legendary coach attended Waukesha South High School and has coached all levels of basketball, from grade school through college. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/sp…

Brookfield's Parks department will celebrate the grand opening of a new inclusive playground at Wirth Park, 2585 Pilgrim Road, on Wednesday at 6 p.m. gmtoday.com/the_freeman/ne…