RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — The weekend is approaching and the time to start planning what to do is now. In Racine and Kenosha Counties, there are opportunities to get outside, eat good food, catch up with friends and support the local economy all while having a good time this weekend. There is something for sports […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture, Things To Do
‘Do-Si-Do to go’: non-traditional square dancing led by Racine educators
RACINE COUNTY — Retired educators Julie Krautkramer and Kate Martin, along with their husbands, have traded teaching in the classrooms for teaching people to Do-Si-Do around Southeastern Wisconsin. These couples are on a mission to share their love for square dancing while providing an inclusive space for people to learn how to Do-Si-Do in a […]
Posted inCommunity, Local news, Police and fire
Citizens Police Academy hosted by Village of Mount Pleasant starts Sept. 5
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department is searching for individuals to join its Citizens Police Academy starting Sept. 5. This fall’s program will be the seventh academy hosted by the village and aims to educate participants about the various areas of law enforcement. The Citizens Police Academy provides residents with a better […]
Posted inHealth, Local news, Schools
Wisconsin Immunization Requirements for 2023-2024 school year
RACINE COUNTY — To ensure a safe and healthy school year is achieved by all, important information about Wisconsin immunization requirements should be reviewed and accounted for before the year begins. The 2023-2024 school year is closer than Wisconsinites think and the year will begin before students, educators and districts know it. Is your family […]
Posted inBusiness, Business Spotlight, Food & Drinks, Local news
Business Spotlight: High Horse Mobile Bar
RACINE COUNTY — High Horse Mobile Bar, a repurposed-horse-trailer-turned-bar-on-wheels, is making its way from one party to another in Racine and Kenosha Counties this summer. The High Horse Mobile Bar is ready to serve your guests into the evenings this summer. – Longtime activist and Mount Pleasant resident, Kelly Gallaher, and her husband, Dan Dimler, […]
Posted inCommunity, Health, Health and wellness, Local news, Schools
Mental Health Crisis Card beneficial for 2023-24 school year
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Mental Health Crisis Cards are available through the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) for free. As exciting as it is to start a new school year, it can also be overwhelming. The stress of school can be daunting not only at the start of the year but all year […]
Posted inConstruction, Development, Kenosha Government, Kenosha Lens, Local news
Gov. Evers celebrates Highway 50 construction completion
KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers joined officials from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and community leaders in Kenosha to celebrate improvements that have been made to Wisconsin Highway 50 (WIS 50) in Kenosha County on July 17. “Highway 50 serves as a critical east-west connector route in the southeast corner of our state, and […]
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Public invited to funeral of Veteran without next of kin on July 19
RACINE COUNTY — The public is invited to attend the funeral of an Army Veteran without a next of kin on July 19. The term next of kin refers to the closest living blood relatives such as children, parents or siblings. Additionally, people related to you by law, such as a spouse or an adopted child, […]
Posted inParenting, Schools
What local teachers want parents to know before the 2023-24 school year
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — To equip families with the knowledge to get back into the classroom without a hassle, our local teachers are offering their advice on how to have a school year that is nothing but smooth sailing. Educators play an enormous role in the development of youth, everywhere. Teachers grow to know their […]
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Racine Unified reminds families to complete registration for 2023-24 school year
RACINE — The school year will be here before families know it. To prepare for the upcoming year, Racine Unified School District is urging all families to complete the annual registration forms for their students. The process is simple, according to RUSD, but a necessary step for families to ensure important student information is accurate […]
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988 Wisconsin Lifeline received nearly 92k contacts within the past year
The 988 Wisconsin Lifeline is celebrating the accomplishment of successfully extending support to Wisconsinites in the form of mental health and substance use support via phone and online resources. From July 2022 through June 2023, the 988 Wisconsin Lifeline received 91,834 contacts to the service This came following the July 16 transition made last year […]
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Burlington Area School District school supply lists for 2023-2024
BURLINGTON — Students enrolled in the Burlington Area School District (BASD) can prepare for the upcoming school year by accessing a school supply list for their appropriate school. Locating a school supply list can help prepare you or your child with the resources that are needed to start the school year off on the right […]
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Siena Catholic Schools school supply lists for 2023-2024
RACINE COUNTY — Those attending a school within the Siena Catholic Schools system will be back in the classroom come August. The time to start shopping for the 2023-2024 school year is now. To be prepared when heading to the store, view the school supply list that corresponds accordingly to the school associated with your […]
Posted inLocal news, Weather
Hazardous Weather Outlook: Possible severe thunderstorms with large hail on July 14
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of east-central, south-central and southeast Wisconsin. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and this evening in multiple counties including Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Lafayette, Green, Rock, and Walworth. […]
Posted inEnvironment, Health, Local news, Weather
Statewide air quality advisory issued until July 16
MADISON — A statewide air quality advisory has been issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) due to wildfire smoke coming from Western Canada. The advisory starts at noon on July 14 and will extend until noon on July 16. Air Quality Index The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to range from […]