Molybdenum Safety Levels Revised By State

State officials with the Department of Natural Resources have revised the advisory level for molybdenum. Here's what you need to know.

Residents Invited to Lunch with Vos on Friday

Interested in learning more about what goes on in Madison? Americans for Prosperity are hosting a lunch Friday with Rep. Robin Vos.

Ryan on Immigration: Deportations Stop When Reform Begins

Congressman Paul Ryan told about 300 audience members that his immigration reform plan keeps families together by getting people legal and out of the shadows.

County's Extra Cash To Go To Rainy Day Fund

Racine County has about $2.2 million in cash leftover from its 2012 budget, according a story in the Journal Times.

Mount Pleasant Hires New Clerk, But Some Board Members Irked Over Process

Mount Pleasant hired a new village clerk Monday night, but several board members abstained from voting on the appointment because they were angry about the hiring process that was used.

DOMA Ruling: Mount Pleasant, Caledonia Reacts to Supreme Court Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act Wednesday, paving the way for same-sex married couples to receive federal benefits. Here’s what some locals had to say about the historic ruling.

Should Private Bail Bondsmen Be Allowed In Wisconsin?

Appeals Court Finds Voter ID Law Constitutional

A ruling that the Wisconsin Voter ID law was unconstitutional has been reversed after a vote by a state appeals court on Wednesday.

Village President Promises Ambulance Issue Won't 'Fester'

Sturtevant trustees reiterated they're ready to move on a new ambulance and are waiting for Mount Pleasant to catch up.

Village Boards Will Talk South Shore Monday

Trustees from both Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant will meet Monday for the first time since the South Shore Fire consolidation was signed in 2009.

Voces de la Frontera to Ryan: Keep Families Together

Update: Former Police Chief Appointed Mount Pleasant Administrator

Trustees disagreed over whether or not Wednesday's meeting was properly called and if the village board should have had information beforehand.

Could You be Mount Pleasant's Next Clerk/Treasurer?

The village is accepting applications for clerk/treasurer through May 17.

UNFI Groundbreaking Means 244 New Jobs Next Year

Preliminary work has already begun in Sturtevant where United Natural Foods will build, but the official groundbreaking ceremony was Tuesday.

Racine Public Library To Shut Down For Two Days Due To Furloughs

If you've got library books due on May 24 or 25, the library will be closed because of budget constraints.

Vos Holds First Listening Session Since Redistricting

Two dozen residents - a mix of liberals and conservatives - attended Speaker Robin Vos' first listening session in the 63rd Assembly District since the lines were redrawn.

Trustees to Talk about Administrator Vacancy

Mount Pleasant remains without a village administrator, but that might change this week.

Paul Ryan Invites Hispanics to Talk About Immigration Reform

U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan plans to hold bilingual town hall meeting in June to take up the issue, saying he wants to fix the immigration system because it's broken, not for any political reasons.

Racine Unified Teacher Named President of WEAC

Betsy Kippers succeeds Mary Bell, who served as president for six years of the Wisconsin Education Association Council.

Report on Complaint Against Havn Sheds Light on Former Trustee's Role

The full report - and addendum - from Racine Police Chief Art Howell has been released regarding an anonymous letter that alleges Trustee Sonny Havn committed ethics violations.

Sturtevant Considering Sex Offender Ordinance

Neighboring communities like Racine and Caledonia have ordinances governing where sex offenders can live. Sturtevant trustees are looking into having one as well.

Village Posting for New Clerk, Bond Rating Safe For Now

After first posting the vacancy for five days internally, the village will begin accepting applications for Clerk/Treasurer.

Mason, Weatherston Introduce Bill to Protect Child Sex Assault Victims

Isabella's Law would make it a condition of bail that defendants in child sex assault cases not be allowed to live at adjacent addresses or within 250 feet of their alleged victims.

Sturtevant Police Want You to 'Like' Them on Facebook

The Sturtevant Police Department is on Facebook now. Go 'like' them!

$1 Billion UW Surplus Has State Lawmakers Outraged

Governor Scott Walker and state legislative leaders call for tuition freeze at the University of Wisconsin after hearing the unexpected news.

Stedman Named New South Shore Fire Chief

Former Mount Pleasant Fire Chief Robert Stedman was named the new South Shore Fire Chief.

April 20 Declared Sturtevant Beautification Committee Day

Since its inception in 2003, the group has helped create community gardens at village hall and placed giant planters full of bright flowers on Durand Avenue.

Vouchers, Medicaid, Lower Taxes for Businesses Voiced at Budget Session

Area state Democrats hosted a budget listening session Monday at the Racine campus of Gateway Technical College.

Walker Hopes Manufacturing Tax Credit Lures Companies Over the Border

The governor hopes a manufacturing production credit will help convince companies in Illinois that want to expand to move to Wisconsin.

Budget Listening Session with Democrats Monday at Gateway

Democratic representatives from the area will holding a listening session Monday about Gov. Scott Walker's proposed 2013-2015 budget.

South Shore Should Have New Chief This Week

The second of two finalists is visiting South Shore today to tour the area, meet some of the crew members and go through a final interview. A decision from the Police & Fire Commission is expected Friday.

Former Trustee Re-Appointed to Board

Don Schulz was re-appointed to the village board to fill the vacancy left by Trustee Harry Manning's passing last month.

Mount Pleasant Village Clerk Resigns

Citing harassment and a fear of retaliation, Veronica Rudychev tendered her resignation Monday. She is the third high-ranking village official to resign over the last several months.

A New President, Death Investigation, Re-Elected President, Ethics Allegations

After a week with elections, it's only fitting that our top story is about election results.

Unemployment Up in Mount Pleasant and Throughout Racine County

The number of people considered unemployed rose throughout Racine County, including in Mount Pleasant.

Private School Tax Credit Proposed by 2 Wisconsin Legislators

Up to $2,500 per child would be available as a state tax credit for families who send their kids to private schools, if two legislators can get their bill passed.

Bids for New South Shore Ambulance Will Include Remount Ability

Requests for proposals were sent to vendors for a new ambulance and remount options. The new ambulance bids are expected to include the ability to remount the unit in the future.

Sturtevant Approves Administrator Contract

Long time village staffer Mary Cole is officially the Village Administrator after trustees Wednesday unanimously approved her contract.

Trustees Declare Havn Ethics Violations Matter Closed

The Mount Pleasant Village Board voted Wednesday to consider closed the allegations of ethics violations against Trustee Sonny Havn.

Villages Go For Frontier, Eperjesy, McKenna; Say 'No' to Gateway

Voters in Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant cast ballots that echo the rest of the community.