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  • Caledonia, WI

I believe my role as a journalist is to write stories that are credible, accurate and meaningful. I show up -- for the good stuff, the bad stuff and the uncomfortable stuff. My goal is accuracy and after a tough story, my goal is to be able to look you in the eye and know that even though what was said may have been uncomfortable, it was a fair assessment. And, if I get something wrong, I expect people to let me know. 

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Is That Coal on the Beach?

Chunks of coal and black powdery material washed up along the Caledonia shoreline. The DNR says coal may have fallen off a barge years ago and the black powdery stuff is magnetite, not coal ash.

Is That Coal on the Beach?
Caledonia|News|

Walmart Opposition Group To Focus On Pressuring Board

Vowing to petition, pressure the board, and even front their own candidates -- local residents adamant about blocking Walmart from building a 24-hour store on the corner of Four Mile and North Green Bay road.

Walmart Opposition Group To Focus On Pressuring Board
Caledonia|News|

Two Kenosha Men Charged With Robbing TCF Bank

Thanks to the help of witnesses in the area, Racine Police quickly nabbed two men suspected of robbing TCF Bank employees at gunpoint.

Two Kenosha Men Charged With Robbing TCF Bank
Caledonia|News|

Is That Coal on the Beach?

Chunks of a coal and black powdery material have washed up along the shoreline in Caledonia. The DNR says the coal likely fell off a barge years ago and the black powdery stuff isn't coal ash at all, but rather magnetite.

Is That Coal on the Beach?
Caledonia|News|

Violent Crime in Caledonia and Wisconsin

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States, includes data from Caledonia and most other communities in the state. See what kinds of violent crimes were reported here and how the village compares to others.

Violent Crime in Caledonia and Wisconsin
Caledonia|News|

Property Crime in Caledonia and Around the State

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States includes data from Caledonia and most other communities in the state. See what kinds of property crimes were reported here and how the village compares to others.

Property Crime in Caledonia and Around the State
Caledonia|News|

Residents With Water Contamination Plan To Pressure Village

For years, a number of Caledonia and Oak Creek residents living near the We Energies Oak Creek plant have received water from the energy company because the area has high levels of chemicals. They plan to petition the Village to bring municipal water to

Residents With Water Contamination Plan To Pressure Village
Caledonia|News|

What Are You Waiting In Line For?

It's Black Friday, and that means great deals—and huge crowds. What makes it worth the wait for you this year?

What Are You Waiting In Line For?