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Two teenagers hoped that an apology and return of the victim's property would suffice, but he is pressing charges and now they both face felonies.
We're asking Congressman Paul Ryan and his Democratic challenger, Rob Zerban, to participate in a debate next month.
Anyone with information about this crime can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers. An arrest could also lead to a reward of up to $1,000 for the tipster!
The new officers bring the strength of the Mount Pleasant Police Department to 43 sworn officers.
Johnson made his remarks as one of the conservatives participating in the Americans for Prosperity Anti-Obama Policy bus tour. The tour visited Caledonia on Saturday, its only stop in Southeast Wisconsin.
The new Sealed Air YMCA in Mount Pleasant is officially open now that the Bubble Wrap ribbon has been cut.
Once again, crime stories make up the entire list of the top 10 most read stories of the week on Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant Patch.
Mount Pleasant police officers will pay more into their retirement, but those payments are offset by a 4 percent raise over two years.
Five new officers will wear Mount Pleasant police uniforms, and a current officer is now a Sergeant.
Act 32 spells out that health insurance cannot be negotiated with police and fire unions, but last year, Mount Pleasant signed a two-year contact with this provision. Now, the village and the fire union are in talks to address the situation.
The criminal case against billionaire Curt Johnson can't proceed until the state Supreme Court makes a decision on whether or not to hear arguments about the victim and her medical records.
The tour seeks “to educate Americans on the most harmful aspects of President Obama’s big-government agenda, and help put grassroots pressure on politicians to turn away from these destructive policies,” according to a press release.
With overtime costs running almost a half-million dollars over budget, Mount Pleasant is exploring a number of options for cost savings, including privatizing ambulance service.
Trustee Jerry Garski says he is looking at all options to try and save village taxpayers money and stretch dollars further.
Describing the atmosphere as having "huge energy," delegates from Wisconsin say the Democratic National Convention brings people together around common interests that help all citizens.
Even though he's pushing for the repeal of the federal Affordable Care Act, a report says Republican vice presidential nominee requested money from the law to help a Racine clinic.
A good read can extend the fun and love of Valentine's Day.
Two candidates state their positions going into the Feb. 15 primary.
The team placed 5th at sectionals and is sending 5 swimmers to Madison.
State supreme court and Muskego mayor candidates will be narrowed for the April election.