UPDATED 6:26 p.m.: The driver and the truck were located. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office has canceled the alert and thanks the public for their assistance. UPDATED 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023: RACINE COUNTY — Racine County Sheriff’s investigators have video of the suspect vehicle from a hit-and-run Tuesday (March 21) that left a […]
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Richard ‘Rick’ C. Koenen, 79, enjoyed fishing and time with his dogs
Obituary for Richard ‘Rick’ C. Koenen Richard “Rick” C. Koenen, 79, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, with his family by his side. Rick was born on March 5, 1944, in Milwaukee to the late William and Mary Koenen. He was united in marriage to Elaine Gotthardt on Feb. 4, 1967. After graduating from […]
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DEVELOPING: March 10 winter storm school closings and more in Racine, Kenosha Counties
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Due to the winter storm and inclement weather approaching Southeastern Wisconsin, multiple school closings within Racine and Kenosha Counties have been declared for Friday, March 10, 2023. School closings/changes The following schools have made the call to cancel school or transition to remote learning on March. 10: Acelero Learning – All […]
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Nearly 10K with power outages in Racine, Kenosha Counties on March 9-10
UPDATE: As of 8:35 a.m., on March 10, there are 6,518 WE Energies customers in Racine who are without power. Customers without service total 4,802 in Kenosha County. 91,264 customers in Milwaukee are without power. RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Due to the snowfall impacting Southeastern Wisconsin, residents in Racine and Kenosha Counties are experiencing power […]
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Schrader launches write-in campaign for Racine mayor in April 4 election
RACINE — Michael Schrader of Racine has entered the Racine mayor’s race as a write-in candidate in the April 4 Spring Election. He filed Declaration of Candidacy documents with the city clerk’s office last Friday (March 3). Michael Schrader Schrader, 56, of 1636 Chatham St., told the Racine County Eye that he decided to enter […]
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Richard J. Tudjan, 93, was rich in faith, incredibly kind and selfless
Obituary for Richard J. Tudjan Richard J. Tudjan, age 93, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2023, at Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was born in Kenosha, Wis. on Aug. 8, 1929, to the late Charles and Mary (Slamar) Tudjan. After graduating from Bradford High School, Richard joined the Army with his twin brother, […]
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Flood warning for Racine County in effect until 6:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a flood warning for Racine, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties as of Monday, Feb. 27. The flood warning goes into account until 6:30 p.m. tonight as flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues throughout the area. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and […]
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Energy Emergency declared for Wisconsin; Gov. Evers signs Executive Order #186
MADISON — Governor Evers has declared an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin under Executive Order #186. “The intense winter storm currently moving across the state is bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain that could result in widespread power outages from downed trees and ice on power lines and conditions that make travel difficult […]
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Power outages in Racine, Kenosha Counties; over 7K without power
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES — Due to the ice storm, residents in Racine and Kenosha Counties are experiencing power outages today, (Feb. 22) according to WE Energies. The number of residents affected by the outages continues to change as new reports are made and as power is restored. Currently, as of 5 p.m., 2,678 customers of WE […]
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Declaration of Emergency issued for Racine County on Feb. 22
RACINE COUNTY – An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for Racine County and much of Southeastern Wisconsin. In response to the hazardous weather, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave has issued a declaration of emergency in the County of Racine. A Declaration of Emergency This state of emergency was issued under Chapter 323 of the […]
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Racine Mayor race: Mason, Perez advance to spring election
RACINE — With voter turnout at about 28%, Racine Mayor Cory Mason will defend his seat against Alderman Henry Perez in the spring election. In the primary held Tuesday, Feb. 21, Mason captured 3,607 votes, or 42% of the 8,523 votes cast. Meanwhile, Perez earned 2,561 votes, representing 30% of the total votes. Political newcomer, […]
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DEVELOPING: Feb. 22 school closings and more in Racine, Kenosha Counties
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Due to the ice storm warning and inclement weather approaching Southeastern Wisconsin, multiple school closings within Racine and Kenosha Counties have been declared for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. School closings/changes The following schools have made the call to cancel school or transition to remote learning on Feb. 22: Acelero Learning – […]
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Ice storm warning in effect from 9 a.m. Feb. 22 to noon Feb. 23
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an ice storm warning for Southeastern Wisconsin starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 until noon Thursday, Feb. 23. Ice storm accumulations Significant icing is expected. Total ice accumulations of a quarter to one-half of an inch are predicted by the National Weather Service (NWS). Racine, Kenosha, Lafayette, […]
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Arson: Man shot in hospital after allegedly setting a fire without alerting family upstairs or calling 911
RACINE, WIS. — A 36-year-old Racine man was apprehended on Sunday, Feb. 19, for arson after allegedly setting his apartment on fire on purpose and fleeing the building without alerting the family upstairs or calling 911. Racine County Sheriff: Cole admitted to arson According to a press release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, Marcus […]
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Radio station WRJN sale pending; new owner plans programming changes
RACINE — Racine radio station WRJN-AM is being sold to Madison-based Civic Media, an operator of more than a dozen radio stations across Wisconsin. Magnum Media is selling the Racine station along with radio stations in La Crosse and Chippewa Falls as well as four radio translators in a deal valued at $3.65 million, according […]