Posted inElections, Government, Local news, Politics

Milwaukee hosts 1st GOP primary debate at Fiserv Forum—The preamble in pictures

MILWAUKEE — The Republican Party’s first primary debate of presidential hopefuls took place at the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee, Wis. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. Eight candidates came to participate in the debate, however, the candidate on most people’s lips was absent: former president Donald Trump. As watch parties for the debate formed around […]

Posted inEmployment, Wisconsin Jobs

Court reinstates driving priviledges for some at driver’s license recovery day

Racine Municipal Court Judge Rebecca K. Mason holds her first Driver’s License Recovery Day event in the courtroom in the City Hall Annex Thursday, November 29, 2018. Loss of one’s driver’s license is seen as a barrier to employment for many people. The effort was limited to safe drivers whose license was suspended by the […]

Posted inBreaking, Government

Weidner found in contempt of court

Racine County Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz listens to attorney’s arguments during Racine Alderwoman Sandy Weidner’s civil contempt of court case Wednesday, October 3, 2018. (c) Mark Hertzberg for www.racinecountyeye.com Racine Alder Sandy Weidner, who faced a potential fine of up to $15,000, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination multiple times during her […]

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Eco-Justice Center’ Fall Festival provided tons of family fun

The Eco-Justice Center celebrated their Fall Festival on Sunday and here are a few pictures of the fun provided!  The Center provides education programs for adults and youth related to the environment and sustainable living. Pictures by Mark Hertzberg. Keri Heusdens, left, photographs her daughter Zinnia, 1, and her husband, Adam, as they look at […]

Posted inBusiness, Local news

CNH Industrial opens Experience Center

Dealers, customers, and prospective customers can now kick the tires of CNH Industrial’s latest tractor models (as well as historic and future ones). The agricultural work-horses are displayed inside the company’s new 20,000 sq. ft. Racine Experience Center at the tractor assembly plant at 2701 Oakes Road in Mount Pleasant. The Experience Center celebrates CNH’s […]

Posted inFinances, Life

Credit 411 class helps residents manage their finances

Austin Gandee, 22, was the youngest participant in Victor Frasher’s Credit 411 seminar in understanding and improving one’s credit score at Knapp Elementary School Thursday, July 18, 2018. (c) Mark Hertzberg for www.racinecountyeye.com Austin Gandee, 22, is likely more financially savvy than many of his contemporaries when it comes to managing his credit. He knows […]

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