RACINE – In a 15-0 vote, the Racine Common Council approved a resolution that refunds 2021 licensing fees paid by the city’s bar and restaurant operators. The proposal, sponsored by Alder Jeff Coe and Mayor Cory Mason, was developed to help local small businesses that have been adversely impacted by capacity restrictions imposed during the […]
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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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Downtown Racine Receives National Accreditation
RACINE – Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) has been designated as an accredited Main Street program for meeting the rigorous performance standards of Main Street America. “We are proud to recognize this year’s 889 nationally accredited Main Street programs that have worked tirelessly to advance economic vitality and quality of life in their downtowns and commercial […]
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Woman Apprehended After Shooting a Gun Inside Home
DOVER – A woman was apprehended by Racine County Sheriff’s Office deputies after shooting a gun inside a home here Sunday evening. Kimberly A. Ruffalo, 41, of the 4200 block of Stormy Drive, was arrested after firing a gunshot from the basement of a home she shared with her boyfriend. According to the Sheriff’s Office, […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Electrical Fire Damages House
RACINE – An electrical fire heavily damaged a vacant house at 1338 12th Street here early Wednesday. The Racine Fire Department was called to a report of smoke coming from the property at 5:46 a.m. Firefighters initiated a fast attack through a side door. The fire was brought under control within an hour. Damage was […]
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Man Charged In November Car Theft
CALEDONIA – An Oshkosh man was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent and felony bail jumping in connection with the theft of a car here last November. Dustin L. Rodman, 31, made an initial court appearance on Monday where cash bond was set at $400. […]
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Woman Rescued From Burning Vehicle; Charged With Drug Possession
CALEDONIA – A Greenfield woman, rescued from a burning vehicle on Interstate 94 here Sunday, was charged with drug possession. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office charged Christine Marie Pape, 29, with two counts of possession of narcotic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of illegally obtained prescription and four counts of misdemeanor bail jumping. […]
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Legislature Special Session Includes Racine Health Center Funding
RACINE – The Wisconsin Legislature is called into a Special Session next Tuesday that includes expanding the BadgerCare health program and funding more than 50 initiatives around the state, including $53 million for a permanent Racine Community Health Center. Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, signed an executive order earlier this week introducing the Special Session […]
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Man Held On Attempted First-Degree Intentional Homicide Charge
RACINE – Leroy T. Bryant, 56, of Racine, was being held in the Racine County Jail on a $30,000 cash bond on charges of attempted first-degree intentional homicide in connection with a stabbing incident earlier this month. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office also charged Bryant with disorderly conduct. The charges include penalty enhancers for […]
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Library Bookmobile Reopens for Browsing
RACINE – The Racine Public Library’s Bookmobile has reopened for browsing this week. Patrons are allowed on the vehicle one party at a time. Masks that cover the mouth and nose must be worn. Library materials reserved online may be picked up at one of the Bookmobile’s regular 19 weekly stops throughout Eastern Racine County. […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
County Launches Text-To-911 Service
RACINE COUNTY – The county has launched text-to-911 service, providing another means for those experiencing an emergency to connect to help. Effective immediately, anyone experiencing an emergency in Racine County is now able to send a text message to the Racine County Communications Center to relay information. However, officials note that a voice call to […]
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Man Strikes Cyclist With Van
RACINE – A Racine man is accused of using his van to strike and injure a male cyclist whom he accused of stealing his bicycle last week. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office charged Ronald J. Watts, 53, with first-degree reckless injury and hit-and-run injury. According to the criminal complaint, Racine Police responded to a […]
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Caledonia Man Arrested, Charged In Child Porn Investigation
CALEDONIA – Investigators from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force reported finding “thousands of images” of child pornography on a computer owned by Andrious E. Kleiderman, 39, of the 400 block of Three Mile Road here. According to the criminal complaint filed last week, investigators located an IP (Internet provider) […]
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Racine Man Accused Of Child Pornography Possession
RACINE – Thomas James Collier, 37, of Racine, has been charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with 17 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of possession of drug paraphrenia. His arrest last week followed a lengthy investigation by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. According […]
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Racine teen dead, 1 in custody in Friday night homicide investigation
UPDATE May 10, 2021 – Racine Police arrested Joshua D. Daniel 18, of Racine, for first-degree intentional homicide. RACINE – Police have an 18-year-old man in custody connected with a Racine homicide that occurred late Friday, May 7, at a residence in the 3700 block of Clairmont Street. Shortly before midnight, officers responded to the […]
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Enchanted Evening’ Rotary Post Prom Set For May 15
UNION GROVE – The 68th Annual Rotary Post Prom, “Enchanted Evening” is set for Saturday, May 15, 6 p.m. to midnight, at the Racine County Fairgrounds. It is presented by the Racine Founders Rotary Club and nine area high schools. Among the Post Prom attractions are: Live red carpet TV coverage by WCGV-TV (MY24) and […]
