Racine and Kenosha will have more COVID-19 support as Serve Wisconsin has just announced that it has received $322,255 in AmeriCorps funding to help support two area AmeriCorps programs. The grant will support both Public Allies Milwaukee Racine/Kenosha and the Racine Zoo AmeriCorps program. “This funding will put 888 AmeriCorps members, including 25 members from […]
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Gov. Evers announces investment in COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are investing an additional $58.4 million towards responding to the Covid-19 Pandemic to help build a strong recovery after the pandemic. The funding adds to an additional $106.5 million that the Evers administration has allocated to local and tribal health departments for COVID-19 response activities […]
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Flags to be flown at half staff in honor of military brothers.
Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sept. 11, in honor of three brothers that lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order on Thursday as brothers: Navy Fireman 1st Class Malcom J. Barber, Fireman 1st Class Leroy […]
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Pernat-Haase Meats Issues Class II Recall of Salami
MADISON, Wis. – Pernat-Haase Meats in Juneau, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall of packaged salami distributed to retailers in Juneau, Ionia, and Johnson Creek areas. The recalled product includes: Italian salami with wine, 1 to 1.5 lb. packages, packaged on March 17, 2021 This is a Class II recall resulting from evidence […]
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September is National Preparedness Month: Prepare to Protect
RACINE- Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave has joined in proclaiming September as National Preparedness Month and is urging those who live and work in Racine County to work together toward creating a more prepared community. This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing For Disasters Is Protecting Everyone You Love.” “It is important that each […]
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WisDOT September Law of the Month: Drive with caution as school buses return this fall
WISCONSIN- After an unprecedented pandemic school year, students across Wisconsin are going back to the classroom, which will bring out more traffic near schools. September’s Law of the Month reminds drivers of the rules involving school buses and ways to protect young passengers. “School bus law violations pose serious risks for children, but the threat […]
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Youth Development and Care Center FAQ’s
RACINE- Racine County has proposed building a new, state-of-the-art Youth Development and Care Center along 3 Mile Road in the Village of Caledonia. The YDCC will provide safe, evidence-based care, incorporating a trauma-informed approach, offering rehabilitative programs including mental health and substance abuse treatment, youth development/ prevention/intervention services, and gang diversion. The YDCC will reduce […]
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Warns Consumers to Stop Use of Three Models of Adult Portable Bed Rails Manufactured by Bed Handles, Inc., Due to Entrapment, Asphyxia Hazard
The CPSC warns consumers to stop the use of three models of adult portable bed rails manufactured by Bed Handles, Inc., due to entrapment and asphyxia hazard. The CPSC is warning consumers to immediately stop using three models of adult portable bed rails manufactured by Bed Handles, Inc. These models (AJ1, BA10W, and BA11W) can […]
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Burlington Native Supports Exercise Cutlass Express 2021
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel, Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A Burlington, Wisconsin, native serving as a Navy reservist with Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central in Naples supports exercise Cutlass Express 2021 (CE21) in Mombasa, Kenya. The exercise is an annual maritime exercise conducted to promote national and regional […]
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Albert H. Wilkening
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Aug. 7, 2021, as a mark of respect for former Wisconsin Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Albert H. Wilkening, who passed away on April 8, 2020, at the age of 74. Wilkening had a long career of service in the U.S. military. He served as the […]
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Drive Sober: Wisconsin’s August Law of the Month
WISCONSIN- As the busy summer travel season starts to wrap up, the Wisconsin State Patrol wants to ensure everyone is making responsible decisions to get to their destinations safely.The State Patrol’s August Law of the Month reminds drivers getting behind the wheel while impaired is dangerous and can be deadly.Every three hours, someone in Wisconsin […]
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Farmstead Meats Issues Class I Recall of Jerky Products
Farmstead Meats is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged jerky products sold from its store in New Franken, WI. The recalled product includes: Jerky, various flavors, 1-lb. packages, produced before March 2, 2021 This is a Class I recall resulting from evidence collected during a routine inspection by state inspectors. Evidence shows that […]
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UPDATE: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Extends Air Quality Advisory for Ozone
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has extended the air quality advisory for ozone (orange). Start: Tuesday, July 27 – 3:30 p.m. End: Wednesday, July 28 – 11 p.m. Counties: Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Ozaukee & Sheboygan Comments: The air quality index (AQI) is expected to reach the UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS level. Sensitive groups, including […]
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Issues Air Quality Advisory for Ozone
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for ozone (red). Start: Friday, July 23 – 11 a.m. CDT End: Saturday, July 24 – 12 a.m. CDT Counties: Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Kewaunee, & Door Comments: The air quality index (AQI) is expected to reach the UNHEALTHY level. Active […]
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Wearing A Life Jacket Saves Lives
It’s peak boating season, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters that wearing a life jacket could save your life. To date, 16 people have died in boating incidents so far this year in Wisconsin. Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness, and speeding are the four leading causes of tragic watercraft crashes, and the leading cause […]