RACINE – A Racine man was arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a Racine County Metro Drug Unit investigation on Wednesday morning. Parnell L. McCray, 31, was charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver/manufacture THC, manufacture/delivery of THC, maintaining a drug trafficking place and three counts of […]
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 inCommunity, Non-Profits
Kiwanis Seeks Rummage Sale Items
RACINE – The Kiwanis Club of West Racine is now seeking donations for its upcoming Rummage Sale fundraising event. Household items, books, tools, and furniture are welcome. Please, no clothing or knick-knacks. Pick-up of donated items can be arranged. Contact Randy Savaglio. Email: rsavaglio@shorewest.com About Kiwanis Club of West Racine Kiwanis Club of West Racine […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
One Injured In Rollover Crash
MOUNT PLEASANT – One person was injured in a two-vehicle rollover collision at 16th Street and Oakes Road here Tuesday afternoon. Mount Pleasant Police and the South Shore Fire Department were called about 5:14 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a crash that included a vehicle that had completely rolled over. The collision involved a […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
Wisconsin Relaunches COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday announced the re-launch of You Stop the Spread, a statewide multimedia campaign to inform and encourage Wisconsinites to take action and get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they can. The campaign was initially launched in September 2020 to raise awareness and promote good public […]
Posted inKenosha Police and Fire, Local news, Police and fire
Kenosha County Officials Investigating Fatal House Fire
TOWN OF BRIGHTON – Kenosha County officials are seeking the public’s help in investigating a farmhouse fire that killed a person here Monday afternoon. House Fire Details Personnel from Kansasville Fire and Rescue, Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department and Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at in the 21700 block of […]
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Racine Heritage Walking Tours Resume Saturday
RACINE – The Racine Heritage Museum’s Heritage Walking Tours return this Saturday after being sidelined in 2020. The tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, rain or shine, through September 11. Walking Tour Details The Heritage Walking Tour is a 1.1-mile, 90-minute guided tour of Downtown Racine, the lakefront and the Root […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Man Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Accident
TOWN OF BURLINGTON – A 39-year-old Waterford man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in the 7700 block of Fish Hatchery Road here Saturday evening, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to the single-vehicle accident about 7:10 p.m. Saturday. They found the motorcyclist laying on the ground unconscious but breathing. He […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news
O&H Teams With Distillery For Whiskey Kringle
RACINE – O&H Danish Bakery has teamed with a Scottish distillery to produce a limited-edition, small-batch Whiskey Kringle. The Whiskey Kringle is made with tender pastry filled with a Highland Park Whisky-infused caramel and topped with a buttery streusel. After baking, the kringle is coated with a honey whisky glaze and topped with a drizzle […]
Posted inGovernment
DHS Reports Security Breach; Free Credit Monitoring Offered
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported an “unauthorized access” to an email account in February. The security breach might have exposed information of 2,868 individuals who received services from Wisconsin’s Family Care, IRIS, or Children’s Long-Term Support programs. However, no known exposure has occurred. The access may have exposed names, member […]
Posted inGovernment
Electric Scooters Soon Coming to Racine
RACINE – Visitors and residents will soon be able to rent electric scooters here. The Racine Common Council recently approved a pilot electric scooter ordinance governing the use of electric scooters for the public from private companies. The council also granted a license to Bird, a scooter manufacturing and rental company, to deploy 100 electric […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Government
Applications Accepted for Emergency Broadband Benefit
RACINE COUNTY – Applications are now being accepted for a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) temporary program, Emergency Broadband Benefit, designed to help families and households afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides eligible households with a discount of up to $50 per month. In addition, eligible households can also receive […]
Posted inWeather
Air Quality Advisory Issued Thursday
RACINE COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an air quality advisory for all of Southeastern Wisconsin until 11 p.m. Thursday. The air quality index is expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, the DNR stated Thursday afternoon. This includes children, the elderly, individuals with respiratory and cardiac problems and […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Two Racine County Jail Deaths Under Investigation
RACINE – Authorities are investigating two deaths involving Racine County Jail inmates that have occurred since Saturday. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office, which runs the county jail, reported the incidents. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is conducting independent investigations of both deaths. First Death The first death, which occurred Saturday, involved a suspect charged with […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Racine Council Approves Porter’s Site Development Agreement
RACINE – In a 15-0 vote, the Racine Common Council approved entering into a development incentive agreement for the former Porter’s site in downtown Racine. The resolution for the agreement is sponsored by Mayor Cory Mason and was recommended on May 24 by the Council’s Finance and Personnel Committee. It calls for the mayor and city […]
Posted inGovernment, Government Agendas
Commuter Rail support resolution approved by Racine Common Council
RACINE – A group of Racine alders and the mayor want to bring back the long-dead, proposed Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) commuter rail line. In a 15-0 vote, the Racine Common Council approved a resolution supporting federal investment in the construction of the KRM project. The resolution is sponsored by Alders Trevor Jung, Mollie Jones, C.J. Rouse, […]
