Tammy vs. Tommy: A Spending Tsunami

New reports put total spending in the congressional race past $78 million, shattering state records.

Building Boom in Caledonia?

Village gets unexpected $73,000 bonus as building permits increase.

Employee Bonuses Tabled Until After Fire Contract Meeting

Caledonia village employees could see a one-time payment in lieu of a raise.

Week In Review: Walmarts Plans For Caledonia, And 4 Mile Road Update

You've been busy, we've been busy. Here are our top read stories from last week.

Tom Weatherston Gets Spot On Veteran Committee For Assembly

62nd Assembly Rep.-Elect Tom Weatherston (R-Caledonia) will put his experience as a Vietnam War vet to work for state committee.

DOT Pitching 8 Highway 38 Route Alternatives

While officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation presented their rationale for ditching 26 alternative routes for Highway 38. One village trustee wonders why the road just can't be fixed.

Wasn't 4 Mile Road Supposed To Be Open By Now?

Wasn't 4 Mile Road supposed to be open by now? Well... sort of...

Walmart Makes Formal Requests For Planned Caledonia Superstore

Walmart has presented plans to build a superstore in Caledonia, which hundreds of residents oppose. The land eyed for the store—at 4 Mile and Green Bay roads—would need to be rezoned.

Week In Review: Walmart, A Little Nudity, Coal And An Armed Robbery

You've been busy this week. And so have we. Here are our top most read stories in Caledonia this week.

Get Caught Up On Our Walmart Coverage

This isn't Walmart's first kick at the Caledonia can when it comes to pitching potential projects. But well before Walmart, the Village Board commissioned studies to look at what kinds of development would do well here.

Whooping Cough Cases On The Rise In Eastern Racine County

Have you been vaccinated? Find out what whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is, who needs a vaccine and where you can find them.

Is That Coal on the Beach?

Chunks of a coal and black powdery material have washed up along the shoreline in Caledonia. The DNR says the coal likely fell off a barge years ago and the black powdery stuff isn't coal ash at all, but rather magnetite.

Residents With Water Contamination Plan To Pressure Village

For years, a number of Caledonia and Oak Creek residents living near the We Energies Oak Creek plant have received water from the energy company because the area has high levels of chemicals. They plan to petition the Village to bring municipal water to

Gov. Walker Will Not Build State Health Insurance Exchange

The state will still have a health insurance exchange, something required under Obamacare, but the federal government will create and run it.

Caledonia Taxes Will Increase Slightly With Approved Budget

If your home value dropped about the same as everyone else, you probably won't see much of an increase on the village portion of your tax bill.

Act 10 Saves School District $18.4 Million in Benefit Costs

New report says the Racine Unified School District has seen a big reduction in pension and health care costs because of changes in state's collective bargaining law.

With Our 6th Election Behind Us, How Are You Feeling?

All year we have had one election after another and now that it's over, what's your take on things? We've been protesting, canvassing, registering and door knocking. So now what do we do?

Caledonia Stayed Red In 2012 Election

Caledonia voters came out in droves to the polls on Tuesday. So, if only Caledonia voters decided who would take office, they'd lean slightly more to the right than the left.

Weatherston Wins 62nd District Race, Vos and Wirch Retain Their Seats

In the state legislative races, the races didn't finish up until later in the evening. But here's where things were at by 11:45 p.m.

Barack Obama Re-Elected President

President Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.

Live Blog: November 2012 Wisconsin Election Results

Patch will have a team of editors and reporters in the community covering Tuesday's election real-time in our live blog.

Republicans Fire Up Voters At Rally In Western Wisconsin

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman and others spoke at a Saturday rally in Hudson, Wisconsin.

President Barack Obama: 'Real Change is Hard,' But Worth the Fight

During campaign stop with singer Katy Perry in Milwaukee Saturday that drew an estimated 20,000 people, Obama says: "I am here today because there is more work to do."

LIVE BLOG: Barack Obama Rally in Milwaukee

Patch is blogging live from Saturday's rally in Milwaukee featuring Barack Obama and singer Katy Perry.

About 20 Percent Of Caledonia Voters Have Alreaady Cast Their Ballot

Karie Torkilsen, the village clerk, expects that 1/4 of the residents in Caledonia will have already voted by tomorrow. Still she's bracing for the highest turnout on Tuesday -- 110 percent.

Paul Ryan Talks Up Romney During Visit to Racine

Paul Ryan visited Memorial Hall in Racine Wednesday as part of a GOP victory rally tour.

Obama Leads Romney by 8 Points in New Marquette Poll

Marquette University released the last poll results before the Nov. 6 election on Wednesday.

Live Blog: Paul Ryan Visits Racine

Participate in our live blog this afternoon as Paul Ryan will be at Racine Memorial Hall today.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Plane Crashes Near Highway 11, Caledonia Mom Killed

You've had a busy week and so did we. So we've pulled together our top five most read stories.

Update: Nails in Lot at Tea Party Event Cause Flat Tires

Racine police confirm they have reports of two vehicles with flat tires that owners say is a direct result of someone dumping roofing nails in the parking lot of the old Sam's Club before a Racine Tea Party event on Saturday.

Village Tells Walmart More Work Needed

The Village Board and Planning Commission raised a number of issues after Walmart presented a conceptual plan to build a 185,000-square-foot store on the corner of 4 Mile and North Green Bay Road.

Caledonia Voter Turnout Strong Early In Person Absentee Voting

Municipal clerks for Caledonia, Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant say absentee ballot voting strong the first day.

Caledonia Budget Hearing Tonight

Small levy increase required to fund a $13.2 million village budget, but little financial impact expected for homeowners.

Live Blog: State Legislative Candidates Forum

Follow our candidates forum for the 22nd Senate and 63rd and 62nd Assembly districts on Monday night, and share your views on what the candidates have to say.

Early Voting Begins Today; Here's What You Need To Know

If you are at a loss on where to go and how to vote early or use absentee ballots, we've got all that you need to know.

Caledonia Walmart Meeting Moved

Anticipating a larger crowd. Village officials have moved the the meeting Tuesday to a larger venue.

Live Coverage of Michelle Obama's Visit to Racine

First Lady Michelle Obama is visiting Racine this afternoon and Patch will be covering her appearance at Memorial Hall in real time on our live blog.

Walmart Plan Angers Many Residents

Walmart officials presented their plans to build a 180,000-square-foot building near the intersection of 4 Mile Road and Highway 31 to residents Wednesday night at a meeting that turned out to be far from neighborly.

How Properties In Caledonia Are Rezoned

With the developments being proposed in the Village. They often need to be rezoned before a developer can build on a property. Here's the process.

Patch/WGTD Legislative Debate Tonight

Patch and WGTD Radio are hosting a debate tonight for the 22nd Senate and 63rd and 62nd Assembly districts. And, after the Legislative forum, stay and watch the presidential debate with us.