As public opinion – and controversy – swirls around the Foxconn Technology Group’s planned manufacturing complex in southwestern Mount Pleasant, work continues on a number of infrastructure improvements that surround the project. Among the most massive efforts is the widening and improvements to Highway KR. As County KR serves as the dividing line between Racine […]
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Winners of the Lake F/X Games Announced
Racine – The City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS) announces the results of the Lake F/X Games held on Saturday, July 27th, at the Pershing Park B3 Skate Park. Placing in the Scooter-ama Competition: Beginner & Intermediate Combined Division 1st place – Thomas Williams 2nd place – Blake Zienty 3rd place […]
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WPRA Summer Attraction Discount Ticket Program Ends August 30th
Racine – The City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services discounted ticket program will end on August 30, 2019. Tickets are available to many popular summer attractions through the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association’s summer ticket program. Tickets to the following locations are still available: Milwaukee County ZooSix Flags Great AmericaWisconsin Dells attractions: Mt. […]
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Off-Duty Officers Discover Fatal Hit-And-Run Victim: Report
RACINE, WI — Authorities in Racine say a 64-year-old man has died after he was reportedly hit by a car that let the accident scene. Racine Police say off-duty Racine Police officers were on their way homes, and were driving in the area of Sixth Street and Marquette Street at just after 11:30 p.m. on […]
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Upcoming Programs at the Racine Public Library
The following are the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: ● Anti-Racism Book Group: 2-4 p.m. | August 5th | Lee Room. A weekly book group discussing themes of race and racism. ● Maker Monday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | August 12th | Computer Lab. Come build on the library’s 3D printer! We will answer […]
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$1.3 Million Tudor On Lake Michigan Considered ‘Beyond Amazing’
RACINE, WI –Beyond amazing, this classic Tudor is located directly on Lake Michigan. It is at once elegant, yet comfortable and inviting. Any enthusiastic cook will marvel at the spectacular and generous kitchen addition which seamlessly melds with the original structure. Find every possible amenity from a professional range, to an enormous island to a […]
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Woman, 61, Dies In Monday Night Crash: Report
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Authorities in Racine County say a 61-year-old woman has died after a two-vehicle crash Monday night. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s office, deputies were called out to the intersection of Highway 45 and W. 7 Mile Road in the Village of Raymond at just before 6 p.m. Monday on a […]
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UW-Parkside Announces Two New Online Master’s Degree Programs
In the upcoming spring 2020 semester, it is expected that graduate students will have the opportunity to enroll in two new online master’s degree programs at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside: a master of science in applied biotechnology (MS-ABT), and a master of science in information technology management (MS-ITM). The UW Board of Regents approved the […]
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5 Effective Summer Projects for Improving the Home
The sunny days and fresh air that come with the summer season give us ample opportunity to take on additional projects around the house. All your plans and ideas from the rest of the year now have the potential to become reality. Use some of your free time to partake in these simple but effective summer […]
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Are Most People Doing The Best They Can?
I recently took a deep dive into Brené Brown’s videos and books. If you haven’t yet discovered her, check out “The Call to Courage” on Netflix. Last night, I was reading “Rising Strong” in which she asks the question “Do you think, in general, most people are doing the best they can?” My gut reaction […]
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The 5 Best Ways to Increase Your Home Value
Just because you have an older house doesn’t mean that it needs to look like it. An old house is a great opportunity to change a few things and make your home just the way you like it. Put on an addition, paint the bathroom, or install some updated appliances—any will make your house look […]
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UPDATE: Wrong way driver arrested on I-94 in Racine County
YORKVILLE, WI – A Milwaukee man was arrested by deputies with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department early Monday morning after he drove the wrong way on Interstate 94. Emergency services received calls at 1:23 a.m. Monday about a white Jeep going southbound in the northbound lanes of I-94 at Highway 20. When deputies arrived at […]
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Dueling Meteor Showers Over Wisconsin Tonight
MILWAUKEE, WI — Skywatchers are in for a treat tonight: Not one, but two meteor showers will peak over the skies of Wisconsin on Monday, July 29. This double meteor shower will result in 20 to 25 meteors per hour visible through the early-morning hours Tuesday, July 30. The best viewing times are after midnight […]
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No Wisconsin Sales Tax Holiday For 2019
WISCONSIN — Back-to-school shoppers who took advantage of a five-day sales tax holiday in Wisconsin in 2018 will undoubtedly be disappointed that the event will not take place in 2019. You may have seen some websites claiming that Wisconsin has a 2019 sales tax holiday that pertains to school supplies. Those websites do not have […]
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Meet Courage: A fun-loving pup looking for a good home
Silly, happy, and playful, Courage is a pup with a big personality! This one-year-old could romp-around for hours and is always looking for her next adventure. Courage is still working on her play manners and is hoping to find a home without children under the age of 8. If you’d like to meet this floppy-eared […]
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