My favorite way to de-stress is kayaking on the Root River. Kayaking is relaxing for me because you can go at your own pace through the winding river. You can stop to ogle at the beautiful trees and foliage, partake in fishing, or my favorite is to pick up every piece of trash I encounter. […]
Author Archives: Katie Knoff
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture
Free Live Music Every Friday and Saturday Night on Monument Square
The Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting free live music from a variety of genres on Monument Square every Friday and Saturday night all summer long. Friday’s recurring concert series, Music on the Monument, is back for its 17th year with a brand new time, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., from June 14 to August 30. […]
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Kids ride Amtrak Hiawatha free on weekends this summer
Traveling to Milwaukee and Chicago by train just got more affordable with the weekend child discount. On Amtrak Hiawatha, one child ages 2-12 (infants under 2 are always free) rides with an adult for free on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through September 8. These children ride along at no charge on the seven round trips […]
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City of Racine Community Centers closing early June 11th
PRESS RELEASE Racine – The City of Racine community centers: Cesar Chavez, Dr. John Bryant, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Humble Park, and Tyler-Domer will be closing at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 for employee training. The centers will reopen Wednesday, June 12 at normal business hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may […]
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Racine Unified graduation times and dates 2019
Graduation weekend is coming up soon for students attending Racine Unified Schools. Here’s when and where those big moments will happen: Case High School Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 6 p.m. Case High School, 7345 Washington Ave. Horlick High School Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 12 p.m. Horlick High School, 2119 Rapids Dr. Park High […]
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Evinrude supports Racine Zoo youth program
PRESS RELEASE Sturtevant, WI — Today, Evinrude announced they will be the 2019 sponsor of the Racine Zoo’s penguin exhibit and Li’l Explorers program. The zoo’s Li’l Explorers program is an initiative dedicated to enriching children’s education about the outdoors. In total, Evinrude is investing $10,000 to the community through the Racine Zoo so far this […]
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Downtown Racine Corp. presents Bench Marks The Spot
PRESS RELEASE The Downtown Racine Corporation’s 18th annual public art project will showcase benches with the theme, “Racine’s Past, Present & Future.” They will be unveiled during a free interactive scavenger hunt, called Bench Marks The Spot, this Saturday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. During this scavenger hunt, participants will tour Downtown Racine in […]
Posted inAdopt-a-Pet, Community, Pets
Abby’s Big Brown Eyes Will Melt Your Heart
Abby’s big brown eyes are sure to melt your heart and her playful spirit will make you smile! At the age of 5, Abby loves to socialize with her human friends, go for walks, and learn cool new tricks. This little peanut has so much love to give that she would prefer a home where she […]
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Milwaukee Brewer’s Free Guest Passes Available June 11 for Racine County Residents
Racine – City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS), a participant in the Milwaukee Brewer Buddies Program, will be distributing a limited number of complimentary guest passes to the Wednesday, June 26 baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Seattle Mariners. Game time is 7:10 p.m. at Miller Park, 1 Brewers Way, […]
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Limited Summer Playground Program Openings
Racine – There are a limited number of openings still available for the City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) summer playground programs. Registration is open to youth 4 years old through 8th grade and is taken at the City Hall Annex, 800 Center Street, Rm. 127, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 […]
Posted inEnvironment, Local news
Restoring the River of Pike
Did you know there is another major river in Racine other than the Root River? It’s called the Pike River and sections of it have been on the EPA’s Impaired Waters list since 1998. Pike River Branches by Applied Ecological Services, Pg 22. The Alliance for the Great Lakes hosted an event on May 14 […]
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Ragnar Relay Great Midwest coming this weekend
Ragnar Relay Great Midwest is coming through Racine County from Friday through Saturday, with an anticipated 450 teams registering for this year’s event. That means no more than 5,400 runners will be on the race course at any given time. The 200-mile running relay, consisting of 36 relay legs, starts in Waukegan, IL on Friday […]
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Bashful, sweet Miss Fanny is looking for a loving home
Miss Fanny is a beautiful, 9 month old cat that is very bashful when she is in a new environment. After she gets comfortable and used to her new human friends, she comes out of her shell and solicits attention from everyone she meets! Miss Fanny is hoping to find a family soon without children […]
Posted inCommunity, Environment
Mega coal trains on the horizon?
“Over the course of time, we need to deliver the same amount of coal which may require an additional train in service occasionally to make up for the lesser number of cars arriving on a double train. Alternatively, the railroad may try to increase the train length to 294 cars to equalize the total number of tons delivered with single or double trains,” Conway said.
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Continued Public Hearing on Parkview Expansion Set
Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Village of Caledonia Plan Commission will hold a continued public hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 2019, in the Caledonia Village Hall, 5043 Chester Lane, Racine, on the requests set forth below. This location is handicap accessible. If you have other special needs, contact […]
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