Obituaries received between Aug. 27 – Sept. 2, 2023, for Racine and Kenosha County area residents: Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who were lost. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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In loving memory: Obituaries for Aug. 20 – 26, 2023
Obituaries received between Aug. 20 – 26, 2023, for Racine and Kenosha County area residents: Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who were lost. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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In loving memory: Obituaries for Aug. 13 – 19, 2023
Obituaries received between Aug. 13 – 19, 2023, for Racine and Kenosha County area residents: Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who were lost. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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In loving memory: Obituaries for Aug. 4 – 12, 2023
Obituaries received between Aug. 4 – 12, 2023, for Racine and Kenosha County area residents: Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who were lost. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Posted inBusiness, Business Spotlight, Health, Health and Fitness, Local news
Business Spotlight: Neuro Advantage Rehabilitation
Owners and best friends, Megan Kramp and Elizabeth Olley have embarked on an exciting journey together that they hope will provide an underserved population some much-needed relief. Neuro Advantage Rehabilitation, 13200 Globe Drive, Suite 206 in Mount Pleasant, opened on May 17 this year and provides a unique niche in the rehabilitation world, neurologic-centric physical […]
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Metallica donates grant to Gateway Technical College for 4th year in a row
KENOSHA and RACINE — Gateway Technical College is one of 32 community colleges this year to receive rock band Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation grant, which will go toward training students in advanced manufacturing in a 12-week program. This is the fourth year in a row that Gateway has received this grant, and the […]
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Local breast cancer survivor Amanda Lipke to share her story at Relay For Life of Racine July 15
RACINE — This Friday, Grace Church, 3626 Highway 31, is hosting a Relay For Life at 5 p.m. with guest speaker Amanda Lipke, who will offer a message of hope to its attendees. In particular, she wants to let people know that “there is life after that cancer diagnosis.” Lipke, who was diagnosed with breast […]
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Summer Youth Employment initiative of Racine County a success in its 2nd year
RACINE — On June 13, Racine County’s Summer Youth Employment initiative started back up for a second year, with much excitement from Racine leaders. The Summer Youth Employment initiative Summer Youth Employment aims to recruit youth — particularly kids and teens of color — in the Racine area to give them better opportunities for the […]
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No more Roe: What overturning abortion rights means for Wisconsin
In a historic decision, the United States Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, a nearly 50-year-old case ruling protecting the right to abortion. With a 6-3 majority vote, conservative justices overturned the precedent set in 1973 that protected a patient’s privacy within the confines of their doctor’s office. Justice Samuel Alito wrote the opinion […]
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Friends, family of Da’Shontay King march in Downtown Racine: ‘We just want the truth’
RACINE — At 11:30 a.m. on a warm Thursday afternoon, upwards of 200 people attended a rally and march in Downtown Racine demanding justice for Da’Shontay King, a 37-year-old Black man killed by a Racine police officer on May 20. The throng of people chanted to release the cop’s body camera footage as a plea […]
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Free guest passes to Milwaukee Brewers baseball games available on June 2
RACINE — As part of the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, the Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will distribute free Milwaukee Brewers guest passes to Racine County residents beginning June 2, according to a May 27 news release. The guest passes are for the June 7 and 8 home games against the Philadelphia Phillies. […]
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Gateway’s WGTD FM wins big at Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala
MIDDLETON — On May 7, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) held its first in-person Awards Gala after two years of virtual events. WGTD FM, owned by Gateway Technical College, won eight awards in seven categories at the gala. The awards ceremony took place at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton. Over 340 people attended, according […]
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Bradford High School students stage walkout for reproductive rights
KENOSHA – Students at Bradford High School staged a walkout at 10 a.m. on Thursday to protest the possible overturn of Roe v. Wade in the Supreme Court. Hundreds of students, many armed with signs, walked along Washington Road and 39th Avenue chanting in protest of the opinion draft that was leaked on May 2. […]
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‘Mamma Mia! Here we go again…’ finally!: Racine Theatre Guild opens beloved ABBA musical
On Friday, the Racine Theatre Guild (RTG) opened “Mamma Mia!,” their season closer and biggest production since COVID brought the world — and the Guild — to a halt. With direction by Doug Instenes, music direction by Greg Berg and choreography by Mary Leigh Sturino, this show is a delightful bohemian adventure with ABBA as […]
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“No-no-no way!” ‘SIX’ Broadway tour welcomes KUSD grad
Tour casting was announced Feb. 14 on Broadway World for the popular new musical “SIX.” Among the names appeared Khaila Wilcoxon’s, a graduate of Indian Trail High School and Academy. She will be portraying Catherine of Aragon. Wilcoxon graduated from ITHSA in 2014 before starting her college journey at UW-Stevens Point, where she graduated in […]