Ozaukee County Reports Lowest Smoking Rate in State, Study Says

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee study shows only 13.3 percent of Ozaukee County residents smoke, below the statewide average of 19.5 percent and well below the highest county at 34.

DNR Raises Air Quality Levels

While Ozaukee County sits at a moderate-risk level, Milwaukee County air pollutant levels linger in the red zone.

Safe Disposal of Electronics Important to Health

The village of Saukville is working together with Veolia Environmental services to offer its residents a free day to dispose of unused electronics.

Construction Stops Through Traffic on Lake Street

Traffic will be able to access the street from different ends throughout the process of redoing North Lake Street and its parking lot area.

Port Council Approves Local Realtor to Sell Fire House

Port Washington Common Council's decision to contract with Tom Didier Re/MAX United includes a 14-day exclusion for the Port Historical Society to make a deal.

Fallen Tree Caused Second Power Outage Saturday

We Energies has located and replaced the faulty cable responsible for the first outage early Saturday evening.

Two Realtors Make Bid to Sell Historic Firehouse

Port Washington Common Council to decide between realty firms at Tuesday night's meeting.

UPDATE: We Energies Suspects Faulty Cable in Power Outage

Power restored to the 2,600 Port Washington residents affected Saturday night as We Energies officials still work to find the location of the problem.

Port Common Council Meeting Cancelled

Port Washington Common Council expects to meet next week, instead, but the date has yet to be set pending aldermen's schedules.

Concealed Carry Class Educates Gun Owners

Six-hour course prepares gun owners for upcoming Wisconsin law.

Future of Fire House Linked to Financial Shortfalls

Port Washington Common Council approves moving forward with the attempted sale of historic fire engine building, while leaving room for negotiations with interested buyers and the historical society.

Port Common Council Clips Lawn Law

Controversial changes to Port Washington's lawn maintenance ordinance might not be so controversial after all.

Historical Shocker: No Bids on Fire House

Historical society still will fight to save the old engine house, while the city likely still will seek a sale.

Call for Comments Causes Congressional Site Crash

Several Congressional websites experience server overloads after President Barack Obama urges Americans to contact their representatives regarding the debt-ceiling.

95 Degrees Out? At Least!

Port Washington, Saukville still under heat advisory from the National Weather Service as "very hot and humid" weather lingers.

Saukville Village Board Drops Regular Meeting

Board decides to meet only once a month, rather than twice, to avoid brief meetings "becoming kind of a joke."

Port Historical Society Again Fights for Fire Engine House

Former home of the Port Washington Senior Center is up for sale, and the historical society is making a last-chance grab at maintaining city ownership of the building.

Saukville Named Tree City For 23 Years

The Department of Natural Resources recognized Saukville's dedication to tree care, presenting the village with a Tree City USA flag.

Port Resident Protests Kleen Test Smell

Petition circulating to require Kleen Test Products to get rid of the detergent odor, which company officials say they work hard to keep contained.

Up in Smoke? Cigarette Ban has Varied Impact on Local Businesses

With Wisconsin's statewide smoking ban in place for one year, residents speak out on the law — and it seems a debate still remains.

Heat Wave? Yes, and Lots of it

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Ozaukee County, lasting from noon until 8 p.m. Friday.

Sensenbrenner Hosts Town Hall Meeting to Talk Budget, ObamaCare

Nearly 25 people attended a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner Tuesday. Sen. Glenn Grothman and Rep. Dewey Stroebel also commented on ObamaCare and the budget.

Sensenbrenner, Grothman, Stroebel to Gather in Port for Town Hall Meeting

Port Washington Police Department hosting U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner's Town Hall meeting on Tuesday.

Highway 33 Construction Behind Schedule; Weather, Utility Work Blamed

Port Washington officials also apologize for loud, overnight noise during removal of County LL bridge.

Sprecher's Vice President Cheers Grothman's Support of Craft Brewing

Sen. Glenn Grothman is a part of bipartisan group of lawmakers asking Gov. Scott Walker to veto a provision in the state budget that would ban brewers from distributing their beer or owning a tavern.

South Spring Street About to Get Darker

The Port Washington Common Council decided to move several streetlights from South Spring to North Lake Street without testing the viability of the lighting situation.

Port Redistricting Pins Aldermen Against Each Other

Port Washington Common Council and Saukville Village Board approve new voting maps on Tuesday.

Dense Fog Leads to Weather Advisory

Ozaukee and Milwaukee counties are under a dense fog advisory for Tuesday morning, and also face a hazardous weather forecast for the rest of the week.

Keep Filling Up on Lake Michigan Water

Annual report shows Port Washington's drinking water, which comes from Lake Michigan, meets all federal and state contaminant standards.

Puppy Mill Law Benefits State, Ozaukee Humane Says

New legislation aiming to lessen the amount of puppy mills across the state became effective June 1, and state animal shelters are preparing for an influx of pets.

DMV Employees Get 4-Day Weekend

Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles offices will be closed for another furlough on Friday, and also for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday.

Emergency Training Brings Port Harbor to Life

Numerous government agencies visited Port Washington on Thursday to participate in the Department of Homeland Security's maritime emergency training exercise.

Good News Trickles From Annual Water Report

The EPA says low levels detected of some compounds in Saukville's water are safe for drinking, and all numbers meet or exceed its standards.

DNR Gives Port $10K for Naturalization Project

The Port Washington Common Council approved a grant on Tuesday night that will go toward a project to redevelop Sauk and Mineral Springs creeks.

'Long, Painful' Construction to Begin on Highway 33

DOT plans to expand highway to four lanes and add three roundabouts by December.

Saukville Accepts Offer for Siren Upgrades

With an offer to upgrade the weather alert system at no cost, the village of Saukville hopes to have new warning sirens installed by winter.

'Fake Marijuana' Now Illegal in Port

Port Washington Common Council approves ordinance to help police regulate drug similar to marijuana.

Sell It or Raze It: Fate of Former M&I Building Finally Decided

Port Washington Council approves deal with building’s owners that sets six-month deadline for action.

Snowmobile Club Contributes to Water Rescue Kits

Village board sets "Poppy Day" May 6, to honor war veterans.

Stroebel Wins 60th District Seat

Republican Duey Stroebel faced Democrat Rick Aaron in the special election race for the 60th Assembly District seat.