RACINE — The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin will perform Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” at 2 p.m. on May 19 at the Rita’s Mainstage Theatre at UW-Parkside. The Choral Arts Society (CAS) has partnered with The Studio of Classical Dance Arts, who will be performing alongside CAS, according to a March 5 press release. […]
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Burlington man found with child sex abuse materials in custody on $500K bond
RACINE COUNTY — A search warrant executed Thursday in the Town of Burlington landed a 47-year-old man in custody on 10 felony counts of possession of child pornography. Investigators with the Racine County Sheriff’s Internet Crimes Against Children and the Criminal Investigations Bureau executed the warrant at the residence owned by Johnathon M. Brau, according […]
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Felon who stole gun and accidentally shot himself in the leg now in custody, facing 10 years prison
RACINE — A convicted felon, who had evaded police for nearly a year, now faces a felony charge after he allegedly accidentally stole a gun and shot himself in the leg last May. James Gilbert, 22, of Racine, is charged with a felony count of possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon, which carries […]
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Racine man charged with stalking Burlington woman, facing over 20 years prison
A 24-year-old Racine man, apparently upset about a recent break up with a woman from Burlington, now faces four felony charges, including stalking. In addition to the felony stalking charge filed against Kalub Gelmi, the defendant also is charged with three felony counts of identity theft causing harm, which each carry a potential prison term […]
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Mount Pleasant Police Chief Matt Soens retires after 28 years of service
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. — Chief Matt Soens of the Mount Pleasant Police Department will retire on May 10, 2024, marking the end of a distinguished career that has spanned more than 28 years in law enforcement. The department extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for his well-deserved retirement. Police Chief Matt Soens – Credit: MPPD Soens […]
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Body found in Pike River at UW-Parkside; death deemed a suicide by officials
KENOSHA, Wis. — A grim discovery was made Wednesday afternoon in the wooded area near UW-Parkside, where the body of a deceased male was found floating in the Pike River, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities arrived just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, when a person walking the trails near 4019 […]
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BREAKING: Ascension Wisconsin grapples with cybersecurity event, disrupting clinical operations
RACINE, Wis. — Ascension Wisconsin reported a cybersecurity incident on Wednesday, May 8, that has led to significant disruptions in its clinical operations. (Scott Anderson, Patch Staff ) The healthcare provider detected “unusual activity” on select technology network systems, which it believes to be a cybersecurity event, according to a statement released by Ascension Wisconsin. […]
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President Biden focuses on return of manufacturing to region, state during visit to Gateway Technical College
STURTEVANT, Wis. — President Joe Biden during his remarks at Gateway Technical College focused on the return of manufacturing to Southeast Wisconsin, the state in general, and the greater-Racine area, in particular. A full house gathered to hear President Joe Biden speak about the expansive Microsoft datacenter project in Mount Pleasant, Wis. during an Investing […]
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Mount Pleasant village president dumps waste from private pond on public land to avoid cost
The village president of Mount Pleasant is facing public criticism for using a village-owned property slated to become a public park as a dumping ground for the waste created by his homeowners’ association’s dredging of a pond in his neighborhood. Residents who live near the property say the president, David DeGroot, has used his position […]
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Drug charges for Racine man filed after fentanyl found inside body cavity; defendant facing 32 years prison
RACINE — A traffic stop on Feb. 26 in Racine led to the arrest of a 48-year-old Racine man on drug charges – but those were elevated later when police learned there was more to the story. And that was confirmed after a search by a body scanner revealed additional drugs hidden inside the defendant’s […]
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Microsoft to invest $3.3 billion in Southeast Wisconsin
MOUNT PLEASANT — When President Joe Biden visits Sturtevant today, May 8, he will help Microsoft announce a total investment in Mount Pleasant and the State of Wisconsin worth some $3.3 billion. Work continues on the Microsoft data center campus being built in Mount Pleasant, Wis. on Monday, May 6, 2024. President Biden will be […]
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Racine County Sheriff joins high-speed chase after violent carjacking in Madison
RACINE — Information about a suspect in a violent carjacking in the City of Madison led Racine County Sheriff’s deputies to join a high-speed chase when that driver entered Racine County late Monday night. Antonio Rodgers – Credit: Racine County Sheriff’s Office And now that suspect, Antonio Rodgers, 22, of Chicago, faces six felony charges […]
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May is American Stroke Month: 3 ways to protect your heart and brain
MILWAUKEE — Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another one. During May, American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is raising awareness nationwide that stroke is largely preventable, treatable and beatable. Stroke is the fifth-leading cause […]
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Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot challenging Greta Neubauer in November for 66th Assembly seat
MOUNT PLEASANT — Village of Mount Pleasant President David DeGroot will challenge incumbent state Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) in the 66th Assembly District. David DeGroot Formerly comprised primarily of the City of Racine, new legislative maps created new boundaries for the district that now also includes the city’s south side, most of Mount Pleasant, and […]
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Children’s Mental Health Week recognized May 5 through 11 in Wisconsin
MADISON — Children’s Mental Health Week began on May 5, and the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) has extended resources and information to the public to help families, schools and organizations recognize the importance of mental wellness in the state’s youth. Wisconsin’s high school students were the source of inspiration for this year’s […]