Despite having a role in drafting Act 10 – the 2011 law that reduced the power of public sector labor unions – Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn won’t agree […]
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Posted inCommunity, Government, Kenosha Lens, Kenosha Police and Fire, Police and fire
City Attorney recommends $50K for injury inflicted on Kenosha officer
After an incident took place last year between a Racine Police officer recruit and a Kenosha officer, there has been a recommendation to approve a payment of $50,000 to the […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Anthony D’Alie Azarian wrestled opponents and tackled the world
Anthony D’Alie Azarian, 32, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019, due to a work-related accident. He was born on November 4, 1986, in Racine to Sam and Lori (Nee: […]
Posted inCommunity, Events
Racine Miss Latina Scholarship Corporation to hold 2019 Award Event
The 2019 Award event for the Racine Miss Latina Scholarship Corporation (RMLSC) will be held on Sunday, March 10th from 1-4 p.m. at Mi Tierra Restaurant, located at 5201 Washington […]
Posted inGovernment
Evers state budget to increase minimum wage
Democratic Governor Tony Evers disclosed the state budget last week and it entails increasing the minimum wage gradually over the course of the next few years, according to a story […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
Mason and Delagrave keeping close watch on state budget
Governor Tony Evers recently released his proposed 2019-21 budget and now the Legislature will debate over what will be included over the next few months, according to a story in […]
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Events
City to Expand Spring Early Voting Hours
On Monday, Mayor Cory Mason and the Office of the City Clerk announced the details for the expansion of early voting hours, which will include new evening and weekend hours, […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Fred W. Kader was a tool and die maker
Fred W. Kader, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at The Villa at Lincoln Park in Racine. He was born on December 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL. Fred […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
MaryJane S. Michels enjoyed boating, reading, and sewing
MaryJane S. Michels, 87, died Thursday at Ascension Franklin Hospital. She was born on October 21, 1931, in Racine to the late Frank and Sylvia (Nee: Denell) Kline. MaryJane married […]
Posted inSchools
Gateway seeking nominations for distinguished alumni award
Alert Gateway Alumni! The Gateway Technical College Alumni Association is looking for nominations for the annual Distinguished Alumni Award. This prestigious award is given to Gateway Technical College graduates who […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Joyce Ann Wagner wanted to be celebrated not mourned
Joyce Ann Wagner, 88, died Thursday at The Woods of Caledonia. She was born on September 7, 1930, in Green Bay to the late Frank and Inez (Nee: Hansen) Stoffelen. […]
Posted inCommunity, Schools
UW-Parkside students win Big Idea Competition
UW-Parkside students Sam Rozzoni and Mya Peterson have won the 2019 UW-Parkside Big Idea Competition. Both are chemistry majors from Racine. Rozzoni graduated from St. Catherine’s High School and Peterson […]
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Fire and Ice Festival Blanket Drive: A Huge Success
The Downtown Racine Corporation held a blanket drive on Monument Square during the Fire and Ice Festival on February 2 for citizens in need. Almost a third of the items […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture, Movie reviews
Dragons rule our worlds and we like it: The Hidden World captivates
Before diving into this world of dragons, let us assess what we know of dragons in media before I unpack How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. We all […]
Posted inBreaking, Community
Tarnowski legacy gift supports generations of Gateway students
The Gateway Technical College Foundation recently received a $1.2 million bequest from the Beverly and Otto Tarnowski estate. An earlier contribution in 2013 in the amount of $804,000 was made […]