RACINE — The city has joined more than 20 other Wisconsin municipalities in national litigation over PFAS water contamination. Chemical companies like 3M, DuPont, Chemours and Corteva have begun settling billion-dollar lawsuits with municipalities over contaminated drinking water. The Common Council voted in the affirmative Tuesday on a retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik to represent […]
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Free disposal event set for Sept. 30 for City of Racine residents
CITY OF RACINE — A free disposal event is set for Sept. 30 for residents of the City of Racine. Items can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1800 S. Memorial Drive. Those attending should enter off of South Memorial. Event organizers request that proof of residency such as a driver’s […]
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A sight to see: Incredible waterspout over Lake Michigan Sept. 13
RACINE — A waterspout was spotted in the middle of Lake Michigan today, Sept. 13, in Racine and in other shoreline communities. The NOAA National Ocean Service states that this formation, which caught the attention of many, is a whirling column of air and water mist. This funnel formed over the water is an intense vortex, […]
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Rabid bat reported in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY — The Racine County Public Health Division reported that a bat, which tested positive for rabies, has been found in the eastern part of the county. The animal was captured and sent for laboratory testing. The positive test was reported last week, according to a county news release. This is the second confirmed […]
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Port-of-call #98; Golden Rule Peace Boat docks in Racine
RACINE — Nearing the end of a 10,000-mile, 15-month journey, the volunteer crew of the Golden Rule Peace Boat arrived at Racine’s Reefpoint Marina on Tuesday afternoon. The 30-foot, two-masted wooden sailboat is a project of Veterans for Peace that visits communities to educate the public about the dangers of nuclear weapons. The Golden Rule […]
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DNR: Avoid all outdoor burning this Labor Day weekend
SOUTHERN, CENTRAL Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to stay vigilant and avoid all outdoor burning this Labor Day weekend. The request comes due to elevated fire danger across southern and central Wisconsin. This includes campfires. Spike in wildfires Fireworks are a must-have for many at various celebrations. […]
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City to repair Lake Michigan Pathway erosion
RACINE — City officials are taking steps to repair erosion along a stretch of the Lake Michigan Pathway that reopened earlier this summer after extensive reconstruction work. Rainwater runoff from storms has washed away a soil and sand berm between the Lake Michigan Pathway and a portion of Zoo Beach. The Racine Department of Parks, […]
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Learning about the health of the Root River from a kayak
RACINE — One of the best ways to learn about the Root River may be to see it from a kayak. Unity Racine organized an excursion on the Root River for local families on Thursday, Aug. 24, where some kayaked for the first time, as they learned more about the environment of the river and […]
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Johnson Outdoors employees pick up 8k pieces of trash in Clean Earth Challenge
RACINE — Employees of Johnson Outdoors, 555 Main St., recently picked up more than 8,000 pieces of trash as part of the Clean Earth Challenge (CEC), a national volunteer trash cleanup effort. The volunteer team outside Johnson Outdoors corporate headquarters, 555 Main St. The group picked up 8,000 items of trash in about an hour […]
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North, Zoo Beaches closed due to high waves and strong currents on Aug. 22
RACINE — North and Zoo Beaches are currently closed for Aug. 22. The closure comes from the City of Racine Public Health Department. The closure is due to high waves and strong currents at North and Zoo Beaches. Screenshot of the City of Racine’s Interactive Beach Map – Interactive Beach Map Daily water conditions at […]
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Air Quality Advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Aug. 21
RACINE AND KENOSHA COUNTIES —The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for PM2.5 and ozone. The air quality advisory started at 6 a.m. Thursday and will expire at 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. This advisory affects the entire state of Wisconsin. Air Quality Index Smoke originating from wildfires in […]
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UPDATE Aug. 17: Canadian Wildfire 2023 Impact
UPDATED: Wildfire map, information The wildfires have consumed over 33.8 million acres of Canada’s landscape with 1,053 fires that continue to burn, causing severe air quality issues for much of the United States. According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, the fires began in April this year. Air Quality Index The Wisconsin DNR provides […]
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7 communities come together for disposal event on Aug. 19 in Burlington
RACINE COUNTY — The City of Burlington, Town of Burlington, Village of Union Grove, Town of Dover, Village of Rochester, Village of Waterford, and Town of Waterford have partnered to host a free* event where residents can dispose of hazardous items and more. On Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the City of […]
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The Golden Rule Peace Boat headed to Racine Sept. 5-6
RACINE — The Golden Rule Peace Boat, a 30-foot sailboat with a storied history, is coming to Racine on Sept. 5 and 6. The two-masted wooden ketch, a project of Veterans for Peace, is on a 15-month voyage to educate the public about the dangers of nuclear weapons proliferation. The boat’s Milwaukee stop is set […]
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North and Zoo Beaches remain closed for swimming Aug. 7
RACINE — North and Zoo Beaches remain closed for swimming on Monday, Aug. 7. The closure was made by the City of Racine Public Health Department and was announced on Sunday, Aug. 6. The closure was announced due to unsafe waves and current conditions at both beaches. Screenshot of the City of Racine’s Interactive Beach […]