Happy Rare Disease Day to the 300 million people living with conditions unknown to the majority. It’s been a year since I crafted a story for Racine County Eye readers about Rare Disease Day, a topic that is so close to my heart, and so rare to most others. Living with a rare disease makes […]
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UPDATE: FOUND Alexandria Pena, 32, spotted in Milwaukee
UPDATE (Feb. 3, 2024): Alexandria H. Pena was found and is safe, according to a press release from the Mount Pleasant Police Department. ORIGINAL STORY (Jan. 11, 2024): RACINE, MILWAUKEE COUNTIES — Alexandria Helena Pena has been missing since early November 2023, but was spotted on Jan. 7 in the City of Milwaukee. She was last […]
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UPDATE FOUND: Stephan L. Williams last seen Nov. 16
UPDATE (Feb. 1, 2024) — Stephan L. Williams has been found and is safe. The Racine Police Department expressed their thanks to the community for their help in this matter on their Facebook page. ORIGINAL STORY (Jan. 12, 2024): RACINE —Stephan L. Williams also known as “Steve Money” is missing and the Racine Police Department […]
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Slick road conditions cause Racine Unified buses, other schools to run behind schedule
UPDATE (8:37 a.m.): RUSD updated its Facebook post with the following: First Student should be communicating with you and all other families impacted by this soon. If you don’t hear from First Student and can’t get your child to school in another manner, please call you school and the absence will be excused. Thank you […]
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Snow expected: 1 to 2 inches to fall this evening and overnight
WISCONSIN — Another snowfall is predicted for multiple counties in Wisconsin this evening on Jan. 18 into the morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook. This weather alert is provided by NWS to inform and provide details about potential severe weather events happening within the next seven days. This Hazardous Weather […]
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K9 Rhea: Sturtevant Police’s first K9 retires after 6 1/2 years of service
RACINE COUNTY — K9 Rhea, the first K9 officer to serve on the Sturtevant Police Department has officially retired. K9 Officer Rhea has officially retired after 6 1/2 years on the force. – As of Jan. 16, 2023, K9 Rhea is officially trading her time on patrol duty for retirement duty. She spent 6 and […]
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15th annual International Peeps® Art Exhibition seeks exhibit submissions, deadline is March 8
RACINE — The Racine Art Museum’s (RAM) 15th Annual International Peeps® Art Exhibition is seeking artists with a sugar tooth and creative eye to be a part of a one-of-a-kind art exhibit happening this upcoming spring. Back again, the untraditional exhibition showcases art made from or inspired by colorful marshmallow Peeps® Candy made by artists […]
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Ice skating opens at Ten Club Park in Waterford, skate rentals just $1
RACINE COUNTY — Get ready to glide and slide into ice skating at the Village of Waterford’s Ice Rink located at Ten Club Park, located along S. 1st Street. The ice rink is officially ready for skaters. Ice skating season in session The new rink now features chillers to allow for longer and more consistent […]
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SC Johnson grants $20K to Cops ‘N Kids Reading Center
RACINE — SC Johnson has granted $20,000 to The Cops ‘N Kids Reading Center, 800 Villa St., to support the organization’s operations in 2024. Julia Witherspoon, founder of Cops ‘N Kids Reading Center, reads to a sea of children at an event. – Cops ‘N Kids started operations in 1998 with a foundation that enables […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Celebrations, Culture, Kenosha Lens
Kelsey Henderson of Racine County crowned 2024 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs
RACINE, KENOSHA AND MILWAUKEE COUNTIES — Kelsey Henderson, a Racine County Fair representative, was crowned the 2024 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs. Kelsey Henderson, 2024 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs – On Jan. 10, the Wisconsin State Fair officials announced the Racine County Fair Fairest of the Fair was selected at the annual Wisconsin Association […]
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2024 We Energies Cookie Book seeks recipe submissions
The holidays have just wrapped up and now is the time to start thinking about next year’s festivities by contributing to the 2024 We Energies Cookie Book. Before putting away the mixer, sprinkles and baking sheets, submit a cookie that aligns with this new year’s theme, “Celebrating Childhood Memories.” “We want to fill it with […]
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Winter Weather Advisory and Wind Chill Advisory active through Jan. 14 in Southeastern Wisconsin
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — Southeastern Wisconsin is facing a Winter Weather Advisory and Wind Chill Advisory according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Winter Weather Advisory The Winter Weather Advisory is active now through 3 a.m. on Jan. 14. Impacted areas The NWS has issued this weather alert for Racine, Kenosha, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, […]
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Power outages: Nearly 3K without power in Kenosha
KENOSHA COUNTY — Nearly 3,000 We Energies customers are facing power outages on Jan. 13. Wisconsinites face power outages Power outages have been a common occurence given the heavy winter storm that hit on Jan. 12 in Southeastern Wisconsin. Power outages are happening across Southeastern Wisconsin due to the winter storm on Jan. 12 and […]
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IN PHOTOS: Winter storm on Jan. 12
WISCONSIN — A major winter storm has made its way its throughout Wisconsin bringing heavy snowfall to local communities. Currently, there is a Winter Storm Warning active in multiple counties. In addition, this storm has led to snow emergencies and closures in the area. Amidst the chaos this January, Wisconsinites braved the snow, making memories […]
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Social media post leads Gateway to revoke humanitarian award from Burlington group
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTY — Gateway Technical College has revoked this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award from the Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism (BCDR) following social media posts made by the nonprofit’s president. The grassroots organization working to address racial inequities and injustices was set to be honored at the annual awards event […]