MADISON – Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday appointed Kristin Cafferty as a Racine County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael J. […]
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
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COVID-19 Vaccine Remains in Short Supply
RACINE COUNTY – The COVID-19 vaccine remains in short supply both statewide and locally, Racine County officials reported this week. The Central Racine County Health Department (CRCHD) received just 17 […]
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Two Men Accused of THC Possession, Weapons and Obstructing
RACINE – A police traffic stop last Thursday led to two men being charged with THC (marijuana) possession, obstructing an officer, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The […]
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D.A. Charges Racine Man With Witness Intimidation, Battery
RACINE – The Racine County District Attorney’s Office has charged Nicholas A. Johnson, 40, of Racine, with felony intimidation of a witness, misdemeanor battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, […]
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Stove Fire Damages Prospect Street Apartment
A fire in a stove caused an estimated $75,000 damage to an apartment unit at 1627 Prospect Street on Wednesday afternoon. The Racine Fire Department was called to the upper […]
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Man Sleeping in Car Arrested on 7th OWI
ROCHESTER – A Yorkville man found sleeping in a car parked at a gas station here Tuesday was arrested on a 7th offense of Operating While Impaired, according to the […]
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Educators, child care workers among those next eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Health (DHS) on Tuesday announced that educators and child care workers are among the groups that will tentatively be eligible to receive the COVID-19 […]
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Racine man charged with theft from construction site
RACINE – The Racine County District Attorney’s office has charged a Racine man with burglary and theft in connection with tools and other items taken from a construction job site […]
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Racine Man Held on Armed Robbery, Attempted Homicide Charges
RACINE – A Racine man was in custody Tuesday on charges of armed robbery and attempted homicide in connection with incidents in September and December. Tyrec M. Hale, 19, was […]
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Racine Man Accused of Gun Theft
RACINE – Drakkar M. McKinney, 23, 1606 West St., has been charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s office with four counts of theft-movable property in connection with the alleged […]
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Palm Leaving DHS for Biden Administration
MADISON — Andrea Palm, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee, is leaving to become the nominee as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in […]
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Basement Fire Displaces Family of Ten
A family of 10 people – three adults and seven children – were displaced by a fire in a basement at 1221 Highland Avenue on Saturday evening. The Racine Fire […]
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Man Dead, Woman Injured in Friday Morning Shooting
RACINE – Racine Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a man dead and a woman injured early Friday morning. Police responded to a report of a shooting at […]
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Downtown Racine in 2020: ‘Intense Challenges Faced’
RACINE – Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) this week reported a few silver linings amid a 2020 that was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown business development and promotional organization […]
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Wisconsin Sending 500 Guard Members for DC Security
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that approximately 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will mobilize to federal duty to support civil authorities in the national capital region in advance […]
