No Really, The Check Is Good

Chicago man first says the check was his payment for work in Milwaukee, then changes his story to claim a man dropped him off to cash.

Man Charged With Smashing Out Tavern Window

Suspect tells police he was kicked out of Dead End Saloon and just wanted to check on his friend inside.

Books that We Love and We Think You'll Love Too

Nothing like a good book with a lot of love.

Caledonia Residents Lose Bid to Opt Out of Utility District

But Village Board vows to take up issue for the second time.

UPDATE: We Energies Restores Customers without Power

Almost 15,000 customers had been without power.

Poking for Peace

Dog House Charlie Band

In Life, Anything's Possible

Figaro's Pizza is now closed

Racine AAUW - Affordable healthcare Act

FREE "Lawn & Garden Renewal" Sessions with gardening expert Melinda Myers

Writer's Network Group

Open Mike Poetry Reading

Free Oatmeal

Weight Watcher's Open House

Vote PEARLS for Teen Girls in the National Chase Community Giving Program

Why Does the Political Left Seem So Intent on Killing Public Education?

If we want to survive as a culture, public education must succeed. It’s time for a change, and Conservatives want cities to embrace true progress, and end ancient liberalism, not public education.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Crime And Punishment

A local couple wakes up to a disturbing scene, two teens learn an apology isn't enough, an Oak Creek company discovers a nasty man's secret, the police union and Village try to kiss and make up, and one drug deal finds the truth in his consequ

Chicago Teachers Union Proves Why What Walker Did Was Good for Wisconsin

Schools back in session except in Chicago. CTU only proves that the reforms need to continue.

September 11, 11 Years Later, A 'Truther' Prospective

I remember when I was one of the few to question the official story of 9/11, many arguments and blockings occurred over the last 11 years.

If You Live in the United States You Need To See This

Laura Poitras is a documentary filmmaker who has been nominated for an Academy Award. She is working on a trilogy of films about post-9/11 America.

Caledonia Historical Society Homecoming Event Kicks Off

Honor southeastern Wisconsin's heritage by going to the Caledonia Historical Society's Coming Home event. This free event will feature the “new” 1840 Ruud log cabin and the Myers Museum.

Couple 'Disheartened' After Burglars Take Items While they Slept

Caledonia Police are searching for leads after at least two suspected entered a home while an elderly couple slept. They allegedly took items just inches away from them.

Collective Bargaining Decision Angers Conservatives, Pleases Unions

As news of Dane County Circuit Court Judge Juan Colas' decision to strike down the state's collective bargaining law spread, liberals marked the ruling a win while conservatives took issue with it.

Sold! Area Property Sales From August 27 Through Sept. 7

Racine County property transfers from Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant and Wind Point.

Check Out These Weekend Festivals And Events

Between the Caledonia Historical Society's Homecoming, the Eco-Justice Center Fall Festival, Caledonia Conservancy Community Day and the FaithWorks Fall Festival... there are plenty of things to do this weekend.

River Bend Nature Center Director Resigns

The newly formed River Bend Nature Center Inc. just reopened its doors after they had hired a new director Linda Cieslik, but now she's resigned.

Last Minute Offers Rejected by Police Union and Village

Caledonia Police union members have been operating under the terms of the 2011 contract all year. Police union and village negotiations have continued, but those efforts have now been exhausted.

Wisconsin National Guard Unit Faces Possible Overseas Deployment

The 3,400 members of the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Wisconsin's largest National Guard unit, were told they may be called up again.

Suspect In Bank Robbery From Caledonia

Perione Robbins is one of two suspects that allegedly robbed the M&I Bank in Racine on Friday and this isn't his first run in with the law.

Drug Charges Face Caledonia Man

Suspect has marijuana and Oxycodone in his home.

Abandonded Pit Bulls Found In Crate In Crawford Park

Caledonia Police were notified by a highway foreman that there were two pit bulls found in a crate in Crawford Park. Countryside Humane Society took them in.

Bicyclist Injured In Car Versus Bicycle Crash

A young driver was cited for inattentive driving after she crashed her car into a bicycle on Sunday.

Broken Leg Results from Inattentive Driving Near Family Fest

A 22-year-old Racine man had just looked away for a minute at his GPS when he crashed into another car.

Database: Wisconsin 2012 Campaign Contributions to Obama, Romney

Check out Patch's new interactive campaign contribution database to find out who in your community is contributing to President Barack Obama or Republican challenger Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.

OBITUARY: LaVerne Emma Chernouski

LaVerne Emma Chernouski loved to bake, had a great sense of humor and working on jigsaw puzzles.

5 Things You Need To Know This Week

You're busy, so we've compiled a list of a few items... you know, like who the football team will play next week, what the Village Board will talk about and a few area events you won't want to miss.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Here's What You Missed

You've been busy this week, we've been busy this week too. Here are our most read stories.

Schools Of Hope Program Pilot Set To Begin This Fall

As some students in Racine Unified Schools continue to struggle with reading, a program called Schools of Hope aims to help. Here's how you can get involved.

Man Charged With Dragging Gas Station Clerk While Trying to Leave Without Paying

A Milwaukee man claims the clerk came out demanded money and called him the N-word, so he got scared and drove off.