Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume providing medical abortion services to patients in Wisconsin. The announcement was made today, Sept. 14. Over a year ago, on June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey and upending nearly 50 years of a constitutional right to abortion that […]
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Public meeting to consider roundabouts on 4, 5 Mile Roads on Sept. 19
CALEDONIA — A public meeting is set to discuss the WIS 38 improvement project involving roundabouts at intersections with a high rate of crashes on Sept. 19. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host the public involvement meeting. Traffic speed is reduced to 45 mph and this flashing yellow signal is in place to […]
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9th annual car show hosted by Mount Pleasant Police and Case Criminal Justice Club raises scholarship funds
RACINE COUNTY — The Mount Pleasant Police Department and Case High School’s Criminal Justice Club are calling on the Racine community to attend their 9th annual car show, also featuring motorcycles, on Sept. 17 to raise funds for scholarships. The event will occur at Franksville Park, 9614 Northwestern Ave., in Franksville. The show will start […]
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Signature Spotlight: Spooktacular auditions held Sept. 18 at Racine Theatre Guild
RACINE — Spooky season is nearing and to get into what this season has to offer, the Racine Theatre Guild invites talented community members to audition for their Signature Spotlight: Spooktacular on Sept. 18. Signature Spotlight: Spooktacular auditions will be held at Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave., from 5 to 9 p.m., and welcomes […]
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Audition for ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Racine Theatre Guild Sept. 16-17
RACINE — Community members have a chance to make a splash on stage at the Racine Theatre Guild by auditioning for the production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” on Sept. 16-17. On Sept. 16, auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 17. Auditions will […]
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A sight to see: Incredible waterspout over Lake Michigan Sept. 13
RACINE — A waterspout was spotted in the middle of Lake Michigan today, Sept. 13, in Racine and in other shoreline communities. The NOAA National Ocean Service states that this formation, which caught the attention of many, is a whirling column of air and water mist. This funnel formed over the water is an intense vortex, […]
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20th annual Party on the Pavement to be celebrated on Sept. 16
RACINE — Party on the Pavement is back again for another year in Downtown Racine. On Sept. 16, the Downtown Racine Corporation and attendees will celebrate 20 years of uniting Racine through this exciting outdoor event. This year, Party on the Pavement stretches over 12 blocks throughout the downtown area. Munch on local fare, shop […]
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Tee off at the 2023 Strive Scholarship Golf Outing on Sept. 15
RACINE COUNTY — The Racine Founder’s Rotary Club’s annual fundraising event, the Strive Scholarship Golf Outing, is slated for Friday, Sept. 15. Those interested in spending a day on the greens at, Ives Grove Golf Links, 14101 Washington Ave. in Sturtevant, are encouraged to sign up to help raise funds for scholarships that give back […]
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‘The Cemetery Club’ presented by Racine Theatre Guild opens Sept. 15
RACINE — The Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave., will present a humorous and heartfelt show, The Cemetery Club, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 1. Doris (Virginia Hartley) gives Sam (Anthony Lazalde) a piece of her mind. – About ‘The Cemetery Club’ Lucille, Doris, and Ida are a group of feisty, widowed “golden girls.” The […]
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You’re invited: Racine County Eye’s 10th-anniversary bash
RACINE — The Racine County Eye requests your presence at the local news organization’s 10th-anniversary bash on Sept. 16 in Downtown Racine. The online news organization started on Oct. 31, 2013, as a way to bring local, informative and solutions-based journalism to Southeastern Wisconsin. To celebrate the achievements of our local news organization and to […]
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Never Forget 9/11: Today marks 22 years since deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil
RACINE COUNTY — 22 years have elapsed since 9/11 (Sept. 11, 2001), when the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil occurred killing nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center in New York City, at the Pentagon just outside of Washington, D.C., and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a field. […]
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10 fun events happening Sept. 8-10 in Racine and Kenosha County
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTY — September is here and the second weekend in the month is full of activities and fun events for people of all ages and interests in Racine and Kenosha County. Enjoy the weekend by attending one of the following 10, or all 10, community-centric events in the area. Check the list and […]
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First week of school 2023-24 in photos
RACINE AND KENOSHA COUNTY — The first week of school for public schools in Racine and Kenosha County is coming to an end. The first week was full of excitement throughout classrooms in Southeastern Wisconsin. Proud parents and families snapped photos of their children and loved ones as a way to commemorate the milestone of […]
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Froedtert Health and ThedaCare get green light to combine organizations
WISCONSIN — As of Sept. 6, Froedtert Health and ThedaCare have officially agreed to combine their health systems. Both organization’s respective Boards have given and approved of a definitive agreement outlining the terms for the future of merging the two companies. They believe this is an important step in their process to combine the organizations […]
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Senior Moments Performance Group proves dancing has no age limit
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — A performance group in Southeastern Wisconsin is proving that dancing has no age limit. Senior Moments Performance Group is comprised of mostly women (at this time) who are all 50 years old or older. They are on a mission to make an unforgettable impact on those who come to see them perform. […]