Defeated Democrats Unite Behind Barrett in Recall Fray

With Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett tapped by voters as their candidate to remove Gov. Scott Walker from office, his Democratic primary opponents rallied behind him Wednesday creating a unified force hoping to take the governor's office.

Playground Equipment at Atwater Beach Moving Forward without Bluff Slide

A 25-foot slide down the bluff is no more after a village subcommittee tabled it following a consultant's advise to reduce its length from 25 to 8 feet. Three new pieces of playground equipment are set to be installed in time for a June beach party.

UPDATED: Recall Primary Day in Shorewood

Tuesday is primary day in Wisconsin's recall elections. Patch has the information you need to head to the polls.

Village Gives Initial OK to Grant Program Offsetting $10,000 Liquor Licenses

With Shorewood currently out of regular Class B liquor licenses and forced to charge $10,000 for reserve permits, village officials seek to avoid discouraging prospective Shorewood business owners with excessive fees.

Born to Ride: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

The Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Program is celebrating its 30 year anniversary while also reminding motorists to be careful on the road.

Shorewood Conservation Fair Slated for Saturday

Grab those shredding materials, batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, corks, old tennis shoes and head to Atwater Elementary to dispose of them the right way.

Village Seeking Volunteers to Fill Open Committee, Board Seats

Officials are asking residents to get involved and join village government on one of Shorewood's committees or boards.

Last Chance: Absentee, Early In-person Voting Ends Friday

Get to Village Hall before 5 p.m. on Friday to vote early or ensure your request to vote absentee via the mail reaches the Village Clerk's office by Thursday at 5 p.m.

Shorewood Snapshot: Village to Discuss Development of Former Riverbrook Restaurant Site

A look at this week's local events and news.

Organizer of Darling Recall Effort Drops Out of Assembly Race

Kristopher Rowe tells supporters he's stepping aside and giving the floor to Rep. Sandy Pasch, who is going to run for Shorewood's new Assembly district formed by the Legislature's redistricting plan.

Walker, Special Interests Going All Out in Battle for Airwaves

Nearly $3 million has been spent thus far in the Milwaukee market alone on ads by Democratic recall challengers, governor trying to keep his office, and the special interests trying to sway the vote.

Darling Praises Walker's Claim that Act 10 Saved $1 Billion

Sen. Alberta Darling praised the news Monday morning while Democrats, including Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, say the numbers don't add up.

Shorewood Residents Moblize to Combat Kensington Square Parking Plight

Since construction started on a new development on North Oakland Avenue, parking has become more of a problem than usual. Residents are asking village officials to find a solution so they can have their residential streets back.

Shorewood Snapshot: Governmental Meetings; Preps Sports

A look at this week's local events and news.

Pasch, Pro-Choice Groups Cry Foul on Planned Parenthood Clinics Ceasing Abortion Meds

The state's largest and oldest reproductive healthcare organization announced Friday it would no longer offer medication-induced abortions due to recent legislation it described as "vague."

Shorewood, Whitefish Bay Agree to Cost Sharing Pact for Sewer Upgrades

Whitefish Bay agrees to pay about 18 percent of the cost to perform sewer projects in the northwest portion of Shorewood.

Study to Look at Impact of Play Equipment, Slide on Atwater Beach and Bluff

After two hours of debate, and a failed motion to move forward with the playground upgrades, Shorewood officials agreed to look to a consultant for answers on the impact of new playground equipment on the bluff and beach.

Barrett Picks Up Endorsement, Says He Will Restore Collective Bargaining

Milwaukee mayor and gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett welcomed another endorsement, from U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, in his campaign to unseat Gov. Scott Walker. In other news, see details on the latest poll on the Democratic primary.

Shorewood Snapshot: Government, School Meetings; Neighborhood and Milwaukee River Clean-up

A look at this week's local events and news.

Village Hopes to Recoup $25,000 It Paid to Resolve Assessment Error

Shorewood is asking to be reimbursed for attorney and consultant fees; village assessor Associated Appraisal Consultants Inc. says it has filed a claim with its insurance company for the $25,000.

Shorewood Snapshot: Town Hall with Police Chief; Gardening Workshop

A look at this week's local events and news.

Campaigning for the Bench

Local resident Tammy Bockhorst is fresh off the campaign trail and a successfully-run campaign for Carolina Stark.

Village, Forest Experts Warn of Fatal Red Oak Fungal Disease

Warm weather is expected to bring on the disease sooner this year, so avoid punning or caring for red oaks in a way that would provide an opening for the fungus.

38-Foot Slide to Atwater Beach Among Proposed Playground Upgrades

Village trustees expressed concern that installing the slide would impact recently completed bluff stabilization, but they're mostly in favor of the rest of the proposed playground equipment.

Trustees Hope Security Gate Deters Atwater Beach Trespassers

After years of resident complaints over trespassers, discussion came to a head Monday when officials decided on a new place for a security gate at Atwater Beach and Park.

Incumbents Clean Up in Shorewood Village Board Race

Trustees Jeff Hanewall and Thad Nation retain their seats; other races on Tuesday's ballot feature landslide victories for Shorewood's vote.

UPDATE: DA's Office Investigating Romney Sandwich Bribe Complaint

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin said Tuesday it has filed a election bribery complaint with state election officials and the district attorney after GOP presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan handed out free Cousins Subs.

Shorewood Election Day Live Updates

Local voters head to the polls today to vote in contested Village Board, Republican presidential primary and Milwaukee County Circuit Court and comptroller races.

Shorewood Snapshot: Tuesday is Election Day; Miss Shorewood Pageant

A look at this week's local events and news.

Barrett 'All In' for Recall Race for Governor; GOP to Run Placeholder Democrats

Milwaukee's mayor, the fourth Democrat to announce a bid, said Friday he will take a third stab at the state's top office.

Is Signing A Recall Petition Appropriate for Local Elected Officials?

Although local elected officials are in non-partisan positions, does the signing of a recall petition by members interject those politics into the School Board and Village Board?

Last Chance: Absentee, Early In-Person Voting Ends Friday

Applications for absentee ballots will need to be returned to the village clerk's office by Thursday.

Ballot Errors Create Another Headache for Poll Workers

Testing done in advance of the April 3 General Election has discovered a flaw in the election ballots sent to the City of Milwaukee and 18 other municipalities in Milwaukee County, including Shorewood.

Shorewood Snapshot: School Board Meets; Notable Alumni Recognized; Jugglefest on April Fools' Day

A look at this week's local events and news.

VIDEO: Santorum, GOP Gears up for Election Season in 'Pivotal' Wisconsin

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum attacked Mitt Romney on healthcare and contrasted his conservative record against his opponent's. U.S. Congressmen Paul Ryan and Ron Johnson joined pundits in preparing conservatives for upcoming elections.

Federal Judges: Republicans Must Redraw Maps for Latino Assembly Districts Only

A three-judge panel ruled Thursday that congressional and legislative maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature will stand, except for those defining Milwaukee's south side because they fail to create a majority-minority district.

Village Board Candidates Face Tough Questions in Men's Club Forum

Village Board candidates faced tough questions Wednesday night about business, parking and an error by Shorewood's assessor at an election forum. School Board candidate David Cobb, essentially running unopposed, also spoke.

Shorewood Awards $7 Million in Contracts for Sewer Work

Much of the northwest portion of the village will see sewer improvements and road reconstruction as part of Shorewood's large-scale fix for faulty, outdated sewers.

Shorewood Snapshot: Officials Discuss Bids for Sewer Projects; School Band Concerts

A look ahead at this week's local events and news.

Men's Club Hosts Candidate Forum on Wednesday

Three candidate vying for two trustee seats and one School Board candidate will talk local issues at Shorewood Men's Club forum.