Customers who relied on the pharmacy at the Shopko store at 4801 Washington Ave. are now scrambling to find a new source to fill their prescriptions. The pharmacy closed permanently at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Shopko pharmacy is just one 42 units closed by the chain. Pharmacies in Kenosha and 23 other Wisconsin cities also […]
Author Archives: Rex Davenport
Rex Davenport is a reporter, editor and editorial project manager with more than 40 years of experience in newspaper, business magazines and other content channels.
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Racine Police seek additional info on Thursday morning fatal shooting
Thursday morning at 4:32 a.m. Racine Police department officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of Hickory Grove Avenue. Responding officers located a victim in the alley to the east of Hickory Grove Avenue who was suffering from gunshot wounds. According to information provided by RPD, life-saving efforts were attempted but […]
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Checks stolen from family member’s checkbook lead to forgery charges
An October report to police of checks being removed from an elderly woman’s checkbook by her grandson has finally led to charges being filed in the case. Racine Police responded to a report on Oct. 17 that Jacob Enriquez, 24, of Milwaukee, had stolen two checks from the victim’s checkbook at her residence on Lombard […]
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Racine County retailers show vigilance in under age tobacco sales checks
Racine County retailers did well when placed under scrutiny for tobacco sales to minors. The Kenosha-Racine-Walworth Tobacco-Free Coalition said local law enforcement and undercover youth decoys conducted the compliance buys over a three-month period last fall. In Racine County, the youthful buyers were turned down 71 times in 73 attempted buys. In Kenosha County, undercover […]
Posted inCommunity, Events
Four named as Gateway Dr. King Humanitarians for 2019 celebration
Gateway Technical College has named Jonathan Barker (Kenosha), Betty Brenneman (Racine), Leon Brown (Racine) and Karen Kempinen (Kenosha) as this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarians. The award recognizes individuals for their contributions to society, their school, business or profession, as well as their dedication to volunteerism or philanthropic work. The Humanitarians will be […]
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Man uses counterfeit $20 bills used to buy McDonald’s food and cigars; IDs himself
A Waterford man has been arrested and charged with two counts of presenting counterfeit currency for attempting to pass a $20 bill at a McDonald’s in Waterford, as well an a second store on March 12, 2018. Jeffrey JT Gitz, 19, is charged with two counts of uttering a forgery. The crime, a Class H […]
Posted inAdopt-a-Pet, Community, Pets
Pet of the Week: Albert is cautious, but sweet, and he loves to snuggle
With the distinctive tabby “M” on Albert’s forehead, he is one handsome cat! Albert is cautious, sweet, and loves finding a nice spot to snuggle. Like all of the cats at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus, Albert is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Plus he goes home with a certificate for a free physical exam […]
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Man arrested for drunken driving following crash into a trailer behind parked truck
Responding to a report of a two-vehicle accident on Thursday, in the 3800 block of Sheridan Road, Mount Pleasant Police officers discovered a vehicle with extensive front-end damage that had crashed into the rear of a parked trailer. The trailer was attached to an unoccupied truck. An MPPD officer made contact with the driver, Timothy […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news
Foxconn related company purchases historic Elks Lodge building in Racine
Foxconn Technology Group has put down even more roots in Racine with its purchase of the former Elks Lodge, 601 Lake Ave. FE Lake Street LLC completed its purchase of the building on Dec. 19, according to published reports. The business entity called FE Lake Street has the same address as the North American headquarters […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
88 first round winners in Foxconn Smart Cities-Smart Futures competition selected
Foxconn Technology Group has announced the selection of 88 first round winners of the company’s Smart Cities—Smart Futures competition. The competition is an initiative that encourages sharing of fresh ideas and unconventional thinking for the benefit of Wisconsin. During a ceremony hosted at Carthage College, Foxconn recognized outstanding ideas submitted by students, faculty, and staff […]
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New Year’s Day fire displaces two families and a bearded dragon
Racine Fire Department units responded New Year’s Day to a fire at 1733 Grange Ave. (lower) for a report of a structure fire. The call came just before noon. Heavy fire was showing from ground floor windows on two sides of the two-family home. An elderly woman and her adult son escaped from the first […]
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Pet of the Week: Frankie, a couch buddy to watch your favorite TV shows
Are you looking for a constant companion to give you joy and comfort in the new year? Stop by the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus and meet Frankie! Frankie is a 6-year-old dog who will follow you all around your house. Once you get settled, he will take the spot next to you to watch […]
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‘One Voice, Many Stories’ theme of Gateway’s 25th Dr. King celebration
Gateway Technical College will hold its 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 21, in the Madrigrano Auditorium of the Conference Center on the college’s Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.; the program begins at noon. The 2019 theme is “One Voice, Many […]
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How to identify a toxic company culture
A bad company culture can significantly impact your motivation at work and, ultimately, your future in your career. Don’t let an unfortunate work experience at a company affect your ability to progress. Here are tips for how to identify a toxic company culture and what you can do about it. Lacking a core message and […]
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Pet of the Week: Molly is a cool cat
Meet Molly, a gorgeous, tortoiseshell cat. Molly is 5 years old and is a lot of fun to be around. She enjoys spending time with her family, but also likes some quiet time to herself. If you’re looking for a cool cat to spend the holiday season with, stop by the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine […]