MADISON, Wis. – Pernat-Haase Meats in Juneau, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall of packaged salami distributed to retailers in Juneau, Ionia, and Johnson Creek areas. The recalled product includes: Italian salami with wine, 1 to 1.5 lb. packages, packaged on March 17, 2021 This is a Class II recall resulting from evidence […]
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Posted inGovernment, Local news
Gov. Evers Grants 71 Pardons, Signs Executive Order Expediting and Expanding Pardon Process
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 71 pardons, bringing the governor’s total number of granted pardons to 263 pardons since the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board was announced in 2019. With today’s announcement, the governor is on target to pardon more people in his first term than any governor in contemporary […]
Posted inSports
Teen Mountain Bike Opportunities Are Exploding in SE Wisconsin
You might not consider Wisconsin to be a Mecca for mountain biking, but some local groups are hoping to change that. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling Association was founded in 2013 and a local team followed suit in 2014 serving Racine County, Kenosha County, and Northern Illinois and is committed to the growing sport of safe […]
Posted inSchool Awards
UW-Whitewater Football Announces 2021 Roster; Four Locals Make the Cut
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team took the field for the first time since December of 2019 on Saturday as it began its 127th season. In 2019, Warhawks posted a 13-2 record in 2019, including a 6-1 mark in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and won a share of their conference-record 37th league championship. UW-W […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
Will the end of pandemic-related unemployment benefits ease Wisconsin’s worker shortage?
By Nusaiba Mizan, Green Bay Press-Gazette Green Bay resident Jarrett Brown, a labor activist, and former union steward believes there’s dignity and pride in work. He never applied for unemployment benefits in nearly two decades of working — until the pandemic. He was unemployed from June to September 2020 and again from December to March. […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Extension of the $100 COVID-19 Vaccine Reward Program
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that eligibility for the $100 COVID-19 Vaccine Reward Program will be extended to Sun., Sept. 19, 2021. The program opened Aug. 20 and is available to anyone ages 12 and up in Wisconsin who gets their first dose of COVID-19 […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Gov. Evers Announces Donation Opportunities to Support Afghan Evacuees at Fort McCoy
MADISON — On Thursday, Gov. Tony Evers announced opportunities for people hoping to provide essential items to Afghan individuals and families currently staying at Fort McCoy. The effort, coordinated by the Evers Administration through Wisconsin Emergency Management and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, offers an easy way for interested individuals to help those […]
Posted inKenosha Lens
Wisconsin Visual Artists interpret the theme of “Transitions” in new show opening September 12
Deborah Maris Lader, “Considering The Earth”, photopolymer etching. KENOSHA – Forty members of the Southeast Chapter of the Wisconsin Visual Artists group answered the call to interpret the theme of “Transitions” through a work of art in a new exhibit opening September 12 at the Anderson Arts Center in Kenosha. “Transitions are a part of […]
Posted inSchool Awards, Sports
Burlington’s Klein Earns Spot on 2021 UW-Whitewater Women’s Soccer Roster
Elizabeth Klein, a native of Burlington and graduate of Catholic Central High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s soccer team during the 2021 season, which begins this week. Klein, a sophomore at UW-Whitewater, is majoring in human resource management. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s soccer team heads into its 2021 season, which […]
Posted inSports
PRCS Youth Hoops Evening Basketball Registration Starting Soon
RACINE – City of Racine Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS) will host three evening registrations for the 2021-2022 Fall/ Winter Youth Hoops Basketball Program. Evening registration is designed specifically for the measuring and testing of players in grades 5 – 8 and will be held on September 16, 22, and 28 from 5:30 – […]
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
The Community Buzz: What’s Up With Local Nonprofits
For a full look at what local nonprofits are up to, check out our new nonprofit community feed here. Here’s a snapshot of the things you’ll find: Curious about the Racine Literacy Council? Learn more about their services at their upcoming open house. https://www.facebook.com/racineliteracycouncil/posts/4268559623210586 Love SapSap? The Racine Art Museum has partnered with them for […]
Posted inKenosha Lens
Kenosha County Suffrage Celebration Rescheduled for Sept. 8
KENOSHA — Kenosha County’s celebration of 101 years of the women’s right to vote, delayedby inclement weather last month, is now rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 8. The festivities will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on the lawn outside the Anderson Arts Center, 6603Third Ave., Kenosha. Admission is free. Grounds will open at 6 p.m., […]
Posted inCulture, Things To Do
PRCS, Dr. John Bryant Community Center Announce After School Programs
RACINE – City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS), in partnership with the Dr. John Bryant Community Center, announces after School Youth programs for 2021-2022. A wide range of activities are available for children in grades 4K all the way through 12th. All programs are free of charge. Kids who enjoy creative pursuits […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
TutorMe Donates $100,000 in Tutoring Services to Racine Unified School District
TutorMe, the online tutoring solution of the future, announced today that after a nationwide call for applicants, the team selected Racine Unified School District (RUSD) in Wisconsin to receive $100,000 worth of tutoring services. This donation provides the students of Racine Unified free 24/7 access to live tutors in more than 300 subjects to support […]
