Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Christmas Night Apartment Fire Displaces Residents
South Shore Fire had an apartment building fire under control in minutes, but the damage in some units is pretty extensive.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
- Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI
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Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Fatal Christmas Fire Under Investigation
South Shore Fire responded to a house fire early Christmas morning that claimed the life of a single occupant.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Mount Pleasant Sets Christmas Tree Collection Dates
Village residents can dispose of their live trees and other greenery - including wreaths - starting next week.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Message in Blood, Death at Knight's Inn, Food Stamps at Walmart, Winter Storm
Oh, the weather outside turned frightful, alright, but not quite in the way we expected. Still, crime and tragedy are what drew readers time and again.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Help a Wisconsin School District Win $100,000
Two houses in southeast Wisconsin were chosen as national finalists in Patch's Deck the House contest. Your votes could help win $100,000 for the Whitnall or Racine Unified school districts.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
What's Open on Christmas? Patch Has a List for That
Last-minute gifts, the bottle of something you were supposed to pick up or maybe you just want something different? Patch has a list of businesses open, well, for business Monday and Tuesday.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Most Racine Unified Kids Attend School Friday
Many parents chose to keep their kids home Friday after the district acknowledged receiving threats of gun violence. Every threat was investigated and none were found to be credible.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Elves at Work: Santa in a Shoebox Assembly Wraps Up Christmas Smiles
Diana Higgenbottom and her merry band of elves assembled and wrapped more packages than they could count for her annual Santa in a Shoebox.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Santa in a Shoebox is Big Meaning in Small Packages
Racine resident Diana Higgenbottom started a local Santa in a Shoebox program after hearing about it in another community on a Christian radio station.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Local Heroes Honored for Saving Their Neighbor
When Louis Gloede was pinned under his lawn mower after sliding into a pond, his neighbors jumped in to save him. They were honored by the Caledonia Police and Fire departments for their bravery.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Rumors of School Shootings Circulate in Racine Unified and Area Districts
Racine Unified, Waukesha, Oak Creek and Menomonee Falls are among the districts dealing with rumors of threats of violence on Friday.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Village Approves One-Time $500 Bonus to Employees
The Caledonia Finance Committee and Village Board Tuesday unanimously approved the one-time $500 bonus for non-represented employees.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Kleefisch Visits Racine to Promote the Big Bundle Up
Real Racine is a drop-off center for new and gently used winter gear to help local neighbors bundle up against the Wisconsin winter.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Greendale Man Found Dead at Knight's Inn Identified
Mount Pleasant Police responded to the death of a man at the Knight's Inn motel on Oakes Road. Racine County Medical Examiner Tom Terry believes he died of a heart attack.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Schulte Anti-Bullying Parade 'Be A Hero, Not a Bully'
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Could Jane Doe be from Eastern Europe?
Racine County officials want help identifying a young woman whose body was found in 1999. She had been abused and murdered. They also hope to get information that leads to her killer.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Police Snag Old Ambulance for $1, Turn It Into Command Center
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.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
School District, Police Here Have Planned for the Worst
Racine Unified officials have communications plans in place to keep parents informed should a school shooting occur here while local law enforcement have an action plan to take out the shooter.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
Buy-One-Get-One FREE Starbucks Deal
Buy any of their specialty holiday beverages, get one free. Happy Holidays!
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant|News|
South Shore Fire, Mount Pleasant Police Save Christmas
Amy Johnson is glad South Shore Fire and Mount Pleasant Police were on the scene quickly Thursday evening responding to a fire in her car.
Heather Asiyanbi, Patch Staff
