The City of Racine Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services is hosting its first annual Snow “Ball” Tournament fundraiser on Jan. 21. The event will benefit youth sports and is co-sponsored by Old Timers Atheltic Club (O.T.A.C). The games will begin, starting at 9 a.m., at Humble Park Community Center, 2200 Blaine Ave. Teams needed Those […]
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10 things to check off your Racine County winter bucket list
To make the most of Wisconsin’s winters in Racine County, embrace the events and activities happening in Racine County. Snow, ice and cold temperatures are inevitable. Luckily, for Racine County residents or those visiting the area, there are plenty of ways to get outside. These activities are weather permitting, but when the time is right, […]
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Holiday basketball tournament in its 10th year expands to Carthage and UW-Parkside
KENOSHA — A tournament that started 10 years ago with a vision of how to put the spotlight on local high school basketball during the holiday has turned into way more than that. And in some circles, the Doctors of Physical Therapy Tournament may just be the best of the best. It just keeps growing […]
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3 of the best UFC fighters of all time
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has produced some incredible fighters since its launch in November 1993. Men and women from all corners of the globe strive to earn a contract in mixed martial arts elite promotion. There are some legitimate superstars among the current UFC ranks, some of whom will go down in MMA history […]
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UW-Parkside 2022 basketball and wrestling roundup
KENOSHA — College basketball and wrestling are in full swing. Here’s a look at UW-Parkside athletics this week. UW-Parkside men’s basketball victorious The UW-Parkside men’s basketball team is on a roll. Parkside closed out its weekend road trip to Michigan with a wire-to-wire, 66-52 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference victory Sunday afternoon at host Wayne […]
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Carthage College basketball and wrestling roundup
KENOSHA — College basketball and wrestling are in full swing. Here’s a look at Carthage College athletics this week. Carthage men’s basketball continues winning streak Two players with Racine and Kenosha county ties helped the Carthage men’s basketball team push its winning streak to six straight Friday at Millikin. Antuan Nesbitt – Sophomore Antuan Nesbitt, […]
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Racine County Youth Sports Expo set for February 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT – Racine County’s second annual Youth Sports Expo is planned for Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the Racine Family YMCA-Mount Pleasant Branch, 8501 Campus Drive. The free event runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn about dozens of local, youth recreational opportunities, including swim lessons, sports […]
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Racine County Sports Hall of Fame inducts 20 student-athletes
RACINE — The Racine Heritage Museum hosted the 2022 Racine County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 27, 2022, at Festival Hall, 5 5th Street. The 11th annual induction ceremony included the addition of 20 student-athletes to the local Hall of Fame along with several other awards. “The Racine County Sports Hall of […]
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Racine Raiders join Gridiron Developmental Football League in 2023
Winning national championships always is on the top of the to-do list for the Racine Raiders. But not just any national championships – real ones. And with a huge move for the iconic semiprofessional franchise that has nine crowns to its credit, the Raiders now have a chance to take things to an even higher […]
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Pritchard Park pickleball courts grand opening set for Oct. 19
RACINE – A grand opening and dedication ceremony for the county’s newest public pickleball courts is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St. Community members are invited to see the new facility and bring along their paddles and balls for a friendly game after the event. No registration is necessary. The […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Message in a bottle, The Great Pumpkin Fest and BePlush
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Oct. 13. Racine County Eye owner Denise Lockwood discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim, on the newscast. This week’s segment started with a unique story about a message in a bottle bringing two strangers together. Lockwood shared […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Jacobs family Halloween lights, St. Cat’s female football MVP, Forever Vos Farms
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Oct. 6. Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim, on the newscast. This week’s segment kicked off with the Jacobs family Halloween lights. For a decade now, the Jacobs family has […]
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‘What a mess’: Expert says Favre could face additional civil lawsuits amid massive public-corruption scandal
by The Badger Project, The Badger ProjectOctober 4, 2022 The Hall of Fame quarterback worked with the Mississippi governor and others to steer $5 million in welfare funds to his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi, to build a volleyball stadium. Favre is unlikely to face criminal charges, but others have, and he has […]
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St. Cat’s Collier-White forges inroads for inclusive athletics
RACINE — Fans watching the Racine St. Catherine’s JV football team this fall likely have noticed one strong effort after another by one of the Angels’ running backs. And if they didn’t know any better, they wouldn’t even realize that No. 28 is freshman Laila Collier-White. She fits in as just one of the boys […]
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Free guest passes to Milwaukee Brewers baseball game available Sept. 22
RACINE — As part of the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, the Racine, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will be distributing free guest passes to Racine County residents on Sept. 22. The guest passes are for the Sept. 29 home game against the Miami Marlins. The game will begin at 6:40 p.m. at American Family […]