RACINE – On a recent sun-splashed, summer afternoon, you’d expect to see the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center, 2800 Ohio St., packed with fun-seekers splashing, swimming, wading, playing, laughing. Instead, all is quiet. A sign on the door explains the eerie quiet at the facility. – A sign taped to a locked entrance door says […]
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1st monkeypox case confirmed in Wisconsin; what you need to know
On June 30, 2022, the first case of monkeypox/orthopoxvirus was identified in Wisconsin. It was confirmed July 1. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been actively monitoring monkeypox infection clusters in non-endemic countries, including the United States, since May 14 of this year. There were 396 confirmed cases of monkeypox/orthopoxvirus in the […]
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Man charged with sexually assaulting daughter starting at age 5
A Racine man who allegedly started sexually assaulting his daughter when she was just five years old could spend the rest of his life in prison if he’s convicted. A 30-year-old man was charged Friday in Racine County Circuit Court with a single felony count each of first-degree sexual assault of the same child, incest, […]
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Man charged with 10 child pornography charges also going to trial for sexual assault
A Mount Pleasant man already scheduled to go to trial for the alleged 2021 sexual assault of a mentally ill person was also charged last week with 10 counts of possessing child pornography. Casimir Kielbasa, 43, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court Friday with 10 felony counts of possessing child pornography. If convicted, he […]
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Parking for 4th Fest of Greater Racine parade route
A friendly reminder. . . Move your vehicle off the Racine 4th Fest Parade route after 12 midnight tonight or it will be towed! 4th Fest of Greater Racine official parade route The parade route covers both sides of Main Street from Goold Street south to 14th Street and on 14th Street west to Howe […]
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Submit your 4th of July parade and fireworks photos
Enjoy the 4th of July at area parades and fireworks shows. Snap a few photos and submit them to us for our photo gallery. Submit your photos 4th of July celebrations and beyond The Racine County Eye, which includes the Kenosha Lens, has a great celebrations section to keep you updated on community-wide events and […]
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Fire causes $175K damage to Caledonia home
CALEDONIA – An early morning fire caused an estimated $175,000 in damages to a home and injured a Caledonia firefighter on Friday. The Caledonia Fire Department was called to the home at 5617 Eagle Point Drive at 1:10 a.m. The home’s occupants reported that the fire alarms were sounding and flames could be seen at […]
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Kenosha woman charged with using stolen credit card
A woman who allegedly used a stolen credit card to shop at various Racine-area merchants told police her ex-boyfriend made her do it. Nicole Hurt, 47, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with four misdemeanor counts of fraudulent use of a credit card. If convicted, she faces up to three years […]
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Inaugural Racine HarborMarket a foodie paradise and more
The inaugural Racine HarborMarket on Thursday evening was truly a foodie paradise! Folks from all over crammed into Downtown Racine’s Monument Square to shop for fresh baked goods, produce, artisan cheeses, honey, hand-made soaps, flowers, plants and more. The first-ever Racine HarborMarket ran from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Monument Square. – There were […]
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July 4 celebrations across Racine County
The Racine County Eye has all of the July 4 happenings right here for Racine County. Click a link for information about your area’s local 4th of July festivities. July 4 and so much more The Racine County Eye, which includes the Kenosha Lens, has a great celebrations section to keep you updated on community-wide […]
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Man charged with ID theft after visit to cell phone store
A man from Brooklyn, NY, is facing almost a decade in prison for ID theft and more after he allegedly tried to exchange the SIM card in a stolen mobile phone at a local cell phone carrier store. Keene Charles, 33, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of ID theft, […]
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3-vehicle crash closes southbound I-94/41; Kenosha man arrested
RAYMOND – A Kenosha man faces a variety of charges after a three-vehicle collision injured two drivers and temporarily closed part of Interstate 94/41 here early Thursday. Racine County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the southbound lanes of the freeway just south of Highway K at about 2:35 a.m. where they found a Honda Accord in […]
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Free guest passes to Milwaukee Brewers baseball games available July 14
RACINE — As part of the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, the Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will distribute free Milwaukee Brewers guest passes to Racine County residents beginning Thursday, July 14, according to a June 30 news release. The guest passes are for the July 25 and 26 home games against the Minnesota […]
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Summer Youth Employment initiative of Racine County a success in its 2nd year
RACINE — On June 13, Racine County’s Summer Youth Employment initiative started back up for a second year, with much excitement from Racine leaders. The Summer Youth Employment initiative Summer Youth Employment aims to recruit youth — particularly kids and teens of color — in the Racine area to give them better opportunities for the […]
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OPINION: A snapshot of personal safety – 7 tips to keep you safer
Personal safety is the topic of this installment in the Racine County Eye’s “Snapshot” series. Personal safety is very important in our society. It is not uncommon, no matter where you are, to be at risk with your personal safety. These are just some suggestions to consider as you travel in the community. Paying attention […]