I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with 2 bachelor's degrees, one in Print Journalism and the second in Spanish. I then interned in the online department for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and also spent a year as a copy editor for the Green BayPress Gazette. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Internet Marketing degree from the Florida Institute of Technology (don't worry, classes are all online, so I'll still be covering the news here!)
Joshua James, a 14-year-old student at Port Washington High School "smoked the competition" to win the NASCAR Supercup race at La Crosse Speedway; he's been racing since he was 5 years old.
South Beach and its adjacent parking lot will be closed to the public starting on Monday while We Energies works to remove some concrete rubble.
The hottest its been on July 17 in the past is 98 degrees — and that was in 1931 — but on Tuesday, Port and Saukville hit 100. Unfortunately, the heat is having some negative repercussions statewide.
A roundup of the most recent activity from the Port Washington Police Department also includes a kid caught with a fake ID and a couple instances of vandalism.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Ozaukee County from noon on Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Milwaukee County from noon on Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Ozaukee County from noon on Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Port Washington Fire Chief Mark Mitchell commended Police Officer Jerry Nye and Reserve Officer Michael Kolbach for their 'lifesaving' efforts that got 21-year-old Justin Kriegel out of the July 8 fire safely.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Milwaukee County from noon on Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Port Washington's annual Garden Walk will take place on Saturday. Learn more about the five gardens involved.
A look ahead to what you need to know in Port Washington and Saukville this week.
In a severe drought emergency, any drop of rain is a blessing. Parts of southeastern Wisconsin got some brief downpours and thunder. Share your photos here!
Local Editor Lyssa Beyer celebrated her birthday recently, and went on the hunt for some ways to celebrate without paying a dime. Check out these locally offered specials.
Dominican High School boys basketball coach and athletic director Paul Wollersheim decides to resign just days after the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office said it will not prosecute allegations of sexual assault made against him.
Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus has dogs, cats and small animals available for adoption. Check out this video of Miley, plus flip through photos of other available pets.
James R. Esselman pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child under 12 years old and five counts of possession of child pornography. A jury trial is scheduled to start in November.
With summer nearly halfway over, there's bound to be a lot of lasting memories caught on camera in Port and Saukville. Here, Local Editor Lyssa Beyer shares pics of her 1-year-old nephew covered in cake, peas and sporting a mohawk. Plus, add your own!
Families interested in learning more about adoption or connecting with other adoptive families are invited to attend the Adoption Connection event hosted by Frieden's Evangelical Church.
The Highway 33 project is slated to end in August with a detour set for July 16 to complete one of three new roundabouts. Navigating these intersections can be tricky — so check out the DOTs interactive tutorial and learn how.
A roundup of the latest incidents on the police blotter reveals a couple lost and found items, including a men's mountain bike and a dog, as well as a stolen flag and flag pole — how patriotic.