A mother and son were charged with drug trafficking and several other drug-related offenses by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office following their arrest here Thursday. A cash bond was set at $10,000 apiece for Danielle E. Kruger, 36, and Jaiden T. Kruger, 19, of 1608 Roosevelt Ave., during initial court appearances on Friday. Preliminary […]
Author Archives: Paul Holley
Paul Holley is retired from careers in journalism, public relations and marketing but not from life. These days, he pretty much writes about what he feels like writing. You may contact him directly at: pholleymedia@gmail.com
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news
COVID-19 Vaccines Coming Soon for Children Ages 5-11
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Wednesday that children 5-11 years may soon be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus with the Pfizer vaccine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week authorized Pfizer’s request to expand the emergency use authorization (EUA) to include children ages 5-11. On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Two Injured in Sunday Crash; Racing Cited As Cause
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident here Sunday afternoon that police believe was caused by racing. The Mount Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) and the South Shore Fire Department responded to the reported rollover accident on southbound Green Bay Road (Highway 31) at Joanne Drive about 4:35 p.m. Sunday. Vehicles involved were a 2013 […]
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133 Sex Offender Compliance Checks Made this Halloween
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office and state Division of Community Corrections completed 133 supervised compliance checks on registered sex offenders throughout the county during Halloween trick-or-treat hours on Sunday. The sex offenders, who are under the supervision of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), each signed an agreement requiring them to remain indoors, at home […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Pewaukee Man Charged in Sexual Assault; May Have Multiple Victims
A cash bond was set at $1 million on Thursday for a Pewaukee man who is accused of sexual assault of a 12-year-old Racine girl under the guise of conducting medical examinations. This article contains information of a sensitive nature and may not be suitable for all readers. James A. Wicht, 51, was charged by […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news
Racine Mobile COVID-19 Clinics Set for This Saturday
The COVID-19 vaccination clinics, to be run out of a city-owned RV, are presented by the City of Racine, AMI Health, and Health Care Network. Canvassers will be knocking on doors to let residents know they can walk to a nearby corner in their neighborhood to get vaccinated. The City’s mobile clinic vehicle will be […]
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
Mayor Cory Mason: Putting Skin In The Game
Racine Mayor Cory Mason has proposed something in the 2022 city budget that’s worthy of serious consideration. It’s really quite simple. The mayor wants to create an incentive for City of Racine employees to actually live in the City of Racine instead of someplace else. He’s offering to pay an extra 3 percent in wages […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
Racine Educators United ‘Sounding Alarm’ Over Staff Turnover
Racine Educators United (REU), the professional union representing Racine Unified School District (RUSD) teachers, educational assistants, psychologists, nurses and social workers, has issued a series of recommendations to help reduce staff turnover and “better meet the needs of students,” according to an REU news release. The plan was presented at Monday’s RUSD Board of Education […]
Posted inLocal news
Afghan Refugee Donation Event Set For Saturday
Racine County Veterans Services, in partnership with Team Rubicon, will be accepting donations of clothing and other items for Afghan refugees who are temporarily housed at Fort McCoy in west-central Wisconsin. The drop-off is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Dennis Kornwolf Service Center, 1717 Taylor Ave. The organizations are particularly interested […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news, Police and fire
Nominate a First Responder; Deadline is Friday
RACINE – The office of State Rep. Robert Wittke, R-Caledonia, is accepting nominations for the 2021 First Responder of the Year. The deadline is this Friday (Oct. 8). “First responders, and their dedication to selfless service, are important members of our community. It is critical that we continue to thank them for their service, especially […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
DHS: Now Is The Time For That Flu Shot
MADISON –The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages everyone to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) this fall. The flu vaccine is another layer of protection to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from a preventable disease. “In the last year, we’ve learned some valuable lessons about respiratory viruses,” Tom Haupt, DHS Influenza Surveillance Coordinator (known […]
Posted inBreaking
Rochester Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
ROCHESTER – A fire caused extensive damage to a home here Saturday night. No one wasinjured. Racine County Communications received a report of a mattress on fire in the basement of ahome in the 500 block of Abbey Lane in the Village of Rochester shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday.The Racine County Sheriff’s Office deputies and […]
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Fire Damages MP Home
MOUNT PLEASANT – Fire in a basement caused an estimated $65,000 damage to a single-family home here Sunday morning. The South Shore Fire Department was called to the home at 6455 South Circle Drive shortly before 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, they found a small fire in the basement area. The fire was brought under […]
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One Hurt in Motorcycle Collision
MOUNT PLEASANT – A motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday evening in a collisionwith an SUV on Sheridan Road at Larson Street. The Mount Pleasant Police Department and South Shore Fire & Rescue were called to thescene at about 7:18 p.m. According to a MPPD news release, the motorcyclist, riding on a 2015Harley-Davidson, was southbound on […]
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Racine Police Investigating Fatal Bus-Minibike Collision
RACINE – Racine Police are investigating the collision of a city bus and a motorized mini bike that killed a 28-year-old man here Tuesday evening. Police and first responders were called to Yout and Carter streets about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. The mini bike operator, who has not been identified, died at the scene of severe […]
