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On Monday, the justices tossed a case challenging the 2011 Voter ID law back to the appellate court. This marks the third time the state's high court has declined to pick up the case.
When tragedy hits, people want to help. But often, what arrives at the scene gets in the way because there's too much or it's not needed. Find out better ways to get involved in times of trouble.
State's new conceal carry law and Sandy Hook school shooting prompts increase in calls to background check hotline, newspaper reports.
The number ends four years with fewer than 600 annual traffic deaths, and represents a 6 percent increase over 2011.
It's the start of a new year, and we want to know what you think might be coming down the road. Share your thoughts on what you think the future holds—or what you hope will happen.
Racine hospital has partnered with a Midwest organization that helps supply donated breast milk to premature and critically ill infants whose mothers are not able to provide milke to them.
Recall elections, weird crime and a local tragedy make up the list of this year's most popular stories on Caledonia Patch.
See which properties sold—and for how much—in the villages of Caledonia, Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant and throughout the county.
The Kwiatkowsk family's ongoing efforts to keep their son Jonathan's memory alive in a positive way continued throughout 2012. They also saw Sean Forester-Hoare sent to prison for the April 2011 murder.
With politics taking center stage through the recall elections and the presidential race, the Tea Party was active locally. Thousands attended rallies held in Mount Pleasant and Caledonia, showing support for the conservative candidates.
A head-on collision Friday evening sent three people to the hospital, including a 3-year-old boy.
When the big box retailer's first proposal was a flop with residents, it came back with a retooled plan that appears to have more support—though opposition is still strong.
Shaymus Guinn passed away Dec. 19. He battled cancer for more than four years.
Eight Mitchell Middle School students competed—and one team took top honors—at the challenge, held at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Caledonia got wild this year, with residents telling tales of wild turkeys, coyote visits and a cougar sighting.
Firefighters are due to get raises in 2013, 2014 and 2015, but must also increase how much they pay for retirement and insurance premiums.
Thursday's storm is expected to bring a blanket of white, and with it comes the chance to enjoy classic winter activities. Check out our lists of places to sled, ice skate and other ideas for winter fun.
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.
If you're looking for a place to honor the true meaning of Christmas this year, churches throughout Caledonia have a variety of options, from shorter, family services the afternoon of Christmas Eve to traditional midnight Mass.
This Caledonia house is one of the 24 finalists in Patch’s Deck the House contest. Vote now to help this entry win $100,000 for Racine Unified schools.
