Staffing concerns, rundown ambulances, and long response times are three of the biggest issues facing the South Shore Fire Department. Patch takes a closer look at the issues to see what the villages need to address.
The South Shore Fire Department will get a new ambulance, but whether that's a brand new unit or a remount it still up in the air.
The Mount Pleasant Finance/Legal/License Committee gave the nod to South Shore Fire leadership to put out for a bid the purchase of a new ambulance after four breakdowns this year.
Racine Unified School Board President Dennis Wiser confirmed Wednesday the district is in negotiations to hire Dr. Lolli Haws to be the new superintendent. She toured the district and answered questions from the public Tuesday night.
The Racine Unified community chose to keep two incumbents on the ballot for the April general election, but a challenger came out on top overall during this primary.
The village didn't have a primary for any of its village board, but voters came out to cast a ballot at higher than the predicted average of 10 percent.
Incumbent Village President Steve Jansen, Trustee John Johnson and former Trustee Daryl Lynaugh were running for a chance to advance to the April general election.
Here's all the information you need to know before heading to the polls to vote in the primary election on Tues., Feb. 19.
Village President Steve Jansen appeared in court Friday morning on the felony stalking charge against him. The case was put off for two months — putting the next court date after the election.
The Mount Pleasant Village Board Friday appointed Police Chief Tim Zarzecki as its Interim Administrator.
A current trustee, former trustee and longstanding incumbent square off in Tuesday's primary for village president, with the top two vote-getters advancing to a spring general election.
For the first time almost 10 years, every account in Sturtevant is in the black, which means greater financial flexibility and lower interest rates if the village needs to borrow.
Residents in the Racine Unified School District are invited to meet Dr. Lolli Haws on Feb. 19.
The public is invited to watch experts conduct demonstrations of cutting-edge technology at Gateway Technical College's expanded facility in Sturtevant.
To save money, officials with the U.S. Postal Service have decided to cancel Saturday deliveries. Here's what the current hours are at the Post Office locations in Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant.
Jobs, crime, and a fuel spill top the list of, well, our top stories of the week.
Sens. Bob Wirch and John Lehman are encouraging juniors and seniors in Kenosha and Racine counties to apply for the opportunity of the week-long Senate Scholar program.
The Mount Pleasant Village Clerk/Treasurer has two openings for part-time administrative assistants.
Individuals and two firms so far have indicated their interest to fill the Administrator's seat until Mount Pleasant can find a full-timer.
The Racine Unified School Board and the next village president in Sturtevant will tackle numerous key issues in 2013. Patch is asking our readers to pose some questions for candidates who are running in both elections.
State Democrats are using the techniques learned during President Barack Obama's successful run for a second term in hopes of retaking Madison in 2014.
Trustees are happy with how Village Clerk Mary Cole is transitioning into the role of Administrator, so that means they need to get some help in the front office.
Mount Pleasant trustees approved a severance package for one employee whose position was eliminated, but a second employee said she wasn't given the same consideration.
State lawmakers say they want to change the rules to make government more transparent.
The Racine Police Department is hosting a public information meeting Thursday at Fratt School because a sex offender is moving into the neighborhood.
Crime and politics top our first week in review story of 2013.
Trustees may have crossed the doctrine of incompatibility when they voted on Dec. 18 to assign some administrator duties to the village president.
Mount Pleasant trustees will vote on Jan. 14 whether or not to hire two new firefighters included in the 2013 budget.
Nomination papers were filed today in the villages for the April 3 general election, but residents in Sturtevant will first have a primary for president.
Speaker-elect Robin Vos plans to introduce mining law reform as his first order of business when the state Legislature reconvenes later this month.
Residents have been asking for a simple explanation for where their tax dollars go each year. We made pie charts to help.
The cost of doing business continues to rise and so do property taxes. Patch readers have asked us where their taxes go so we put together charts to help explain.
From Scott Walker emerging as the only governor to survive a recall and Paul Ryan being selected as Mitt Romney's running mate for president, a national spotlight shined bright on Wisconsin this year.
Village residents can dispose of their live trees and other greenery - including wreaths - starting next week.
Drivers currently go from 55 mph to 35 mph from one side of the Highways H and 11 intersection to the other. Some residents would like to see the speed limit reduced to 45 mph for a half-mile to promote safety.
SC Johnson turbines will help the facility provide 100 percent of its electrical energy onsite.
When the City of Racine was ready to retire an ambulance, Mount Pleasant added it to their fleet and turned it into a mobile command center.
Despite first authoring a right-to-work bill 20 years ago, Gov. Walker said pursuing the legislation now would be a distraction, but he also wouldn't reject it if a bill came across his desk.
Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant participating in state wide effort to make roads safer.
Mount Pleasant trustees want to know if there is a legal risk if they eliminate two positions currently occupied by employees whom some believe will retire early next year.