MOUNT PLEASANT-STURTEVANT, WI — On the hunt for a new house nearby, but tired of seeing the same old property listings every time you search online? Thanks to our weekly list of new properties in your area, you can stay on top of the scene. Here are the five latest homes to hit the housing […]
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Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
Racine Zoo Extends Chinese Lantern Festival
RACINE, WI – The Racine Zoo and the Zigong Lantern Group are extending the 2019 Chinese Lantern Festival’s run in 2020. The Festival will run for four additional weekends from Friday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 9. The Lantern Festival will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a […]
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Wisconsin Judge Says 230,000 Voters Must Be Purged From Rolls
An Ozaukee County judge has ruled that roughly 230,000 people must be removed from Wisconsin’s voter rolls, or three members of the Wisconsin Election Commission will be fined every day until they comply with the judge’s ruling. Ozaukee County Judge Paul Malloy ruled that the commission will be fined $50 per day until it starts […]
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Racine Zoo To Host Winter Picnic In A ‘Snow Globe’
RACINE, WI — The Racine Zoo is inviting members of the public to have a winter picnic in one of their new snow globes. The snow globe experience is available in 90-minute time slots between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Feb. 1 through March 1, 2020. Organizers say that […]
Posted inLocal news, Weather
Wisconsin Weather: Weekend Snowfall Totals
The winter blast that was expected over Wisconsin on Friday and Saturday came – though it was not as strong as weather observers initially expected. According to the National Weather Service, this weekend’s round of winter weather saw snowfall totals reach four inches – far shorter than the 10-13 inches that were originally forecast. Weather […]
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Election 2020: Who’s On My Ballot In Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — Wisconsin’s spring 2020 general election will be held Tuesday, April 7. The primary will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18 to whittle the candidates down in advance of the general election. In Racine County, voters will see a number of statewide, county and local races on the ballot, though the highest-profile race […]
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Wisconsin Weather: Up To 9 Inches Of Snow Coming
The unseasonably warm weather just could not last forever. According to the National Weather Service, the southeastern Wisconsin area is going to see two rounds of wet, snowy winter weather starting Friday. When it’s all said and done, forecasters say up to nine inches of snow will fall in our area: an inch late Friday, […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Man Arrested For 7th Drunken Driving Offense: Sheriff
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Authorities in Racine County say a Union Grove man face more than seven years behind bars if he is convicted of his most recent drunken driving offense. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol in Union Grove at just before midnight on Jan. 5 pulled the driver […]
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18 Wisconsin Insurance Brokers Have Licenses Revoked
A total of 18 insurance brokers who have dealings in Wisconsin have had their licenses revoked by state officials. The 18 are among several others that have been identified by the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. According to a news release issued by the state office, the revocations and other actions were issued […]
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Foxconn Says It Has Reached Construction Milestone
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — Company officials at Foxconn say the roof and building enclosure are “substantially complete” for weather protection for the nearly one-million-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility at the Wisconsin Valley Science and Technology Park in Mount Pleasant. Company officials say the substantial completion of the roof enclosure is a milestone of sorts heading into […]
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Foxconn Eminent Domain Opponent To Run For County Board
RACINE COUNTY, WI — A vocal opponent of Mount Pleasant eminent domain proceedings as they pertain to the Foxconn electronics plant lands has entered the race to become the next County Supervisor in that area. Kim Mahoney, one of the most vocal opponents of eminent domain procedures for the Foxconn project, said she running for […]
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Foxconn To Pay Mount Pleasant $8.3 Million
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — Though it is unclear what the Foxconn electronics plant currently under construction in Mount Pleasant will look like when it’s reached critical mass, local officials say it’s already the largest taxpayer in the village. According to a news release, he Village of Mount Pleasant has received 2019 property tax payment from […]
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Dozens Of Wisconsin Chain Stores Closed In 2019
With more and more people shopping online instead of in-person, the brick-and-mortar retail landscape continued its decline in Wisconsin in 2019, with several national chains announcing store closings. Some, such as Kmart, are adding to a list of stores already slated for closure. Others, such as Bed Bath & Beyond, say they’re scaling back retail […]
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Shooting Victim Identified; Authorities Release New Details
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Authorities in Racine County say a man accused of breaking into a Racine County home and shooting and killing a man has been arrested following an area manhunt. Over the weekend, authorities identified the deceased as 42-year-old Chad Bickler of Wind Lake. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office says the man accused […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news, Real Estate
This Is The Most Popular Racine-Area House On The Market
WIND POINT, WI — Take a look at this elegant, architecturally-designed contemporary lakefront home on 1.93 acres, with more than 233 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline, private sand beach, and lakefront protection. Expansive windows on the east side provide gorgeous lake views from almost every room, including living/dining rooms, den, and bedrooms. Dining room windowed-doors […]