A man who was out of jail on extended supervision allegedly cut of his court-ordered GPS monitoring anklet and didn’t return it. He’s also facing charges for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman at a local bar. Kurtis King was charged Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court with one misdemeanor count each of theft […]
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Two inmates at RCJ charged for having oral sex in view of other inmates
Two inmates are facing additional time behind bars after they were reported for allegedly engaging in oral sex in full view of other inmates at the Racine County Jail. Rashad Lewis and Prakash Patel were charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court each with one misdemeanor count of lewd and lascivious behavior, both as repeat […]
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OPINION: Call To Action
OPINION – I am not a politician; however, I am politically astute enough to know the American political system uses covertly biased policies, along with cross-party fraudulent efforts, usually clothed in deceptiveness to deceive Black folks. The poverty-stricken Black underclass are deceived and exploited for their political capital in most elections, be it local or […]
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Man charged with not reporting mother’s death for over 2 weeks
RACINE – Before reporting his mother’s death to police, a Racine man allegedly lived with her dead body for weeks. Joseph Sorenson, 31, was charged Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court with one misdemeanor count of failure to report a death with an enhancer of unusual circumstances. If convicted, he faces up to 90 days […]
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2 killed in head-on collision with semi-tractor-trailers
YORKVILLE – Two people were killed in a head-on collision involving two semi-tractor-trailers here Tuesday morning. The collision shut down Highway 11 (Durand Avenue) at the 16000 block east of Union Grove for several hours. The Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department reported that both drivers were killed in the accident. No other injuries were reported. The […]
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19-year-old Kenosha man held after making convenience store threat
SOMERS – A 19-year-old Kenosha man was jailed after threatening a woman at a convenience store here Monday afternoon. Convenience store encounter The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday reported that James Petersen was apprehended at Kwik Trip, 5800 31st St., after entering the store with a rifle and confronting a female employee with whom […]
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Grocery giveaway hosted by RPD, Journey Disaster Response Team on June 16
A grocery giveaway, hosted by the Racine Police Department and the Journey Disaster Response Team, will be this Thursday, June 16, from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., or while supplies last. This community event is free and welcomes those in need to attend. A grocery giveaway will take place on each third Thursday of the month, […]
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Exclusive interview: Racine native BD Freeman offers up laughs and hope
Actor and comedian BD Freeman, a Racine native will perform during the Sneaker Ball: A Night To Remember, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 17 at the Racine Civic Center, 5 5th St., Racine, WI. Last week, we had the opportunity to talk about his life here in Racine, his comedy and […]
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Citizen Services Program website by Racine Police Department can keep locals informed, safe
The Citizen Services Program is a website to connect the Racine Police Department to the community. Through this initiative, the police department is able to partner with community members to help keep the Racine community safe. “Each member of the department is committed to providing quality and professional services during each citizen contact,” shared an […]
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Sonnenberg Schools of Racine, Kenosha merger provides opportunities for more students
Sonnenberg Schools of Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Prairie have merged and will be moving to the former Racine Early Education Center, located at 2015 Franklin St. Also known as the REE Center, this building was previously owned and operated by Racine Unified School District. “Our early education programs moved to the former Bull Fine Arts […]
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Cooling Centers in Racine County
With the temperatures rising, cooling centers are a necessary outlet for many in our city. Racine residents in need of shelter, cooling assistance, or additional services can call 211 for available resources. In addition, in Racine County, the following locations are available as cooling centers. These locations serve as temporary assistance. It is important that Racine County […]
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UPDATE: FOUND: Racine Police seek help in locating missing teen
UPDATE: Joliee Montez has been found and is safe at home once again. The Missing Endangered Person Alert has been canceled. Thank you to all who helped to look for her and spread the word. The original post has been updated to include a clothing description and other personal identifiers. RACINE – Racine Police are […]
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Man charged with repeated sexual assault of the same child
A Racine man is facing the rest of his life in prison after the alleged sexual assault of a girl from the time she was four until she was nine or 10. Oscar Gomez was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with a single felony count of repeat sexual assault of the same child. […]
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Hazardous Weather Outlook for Racine and Kenosha Counties, June 14, 15
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southeastern Wisconsin in the form of a Heat Advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday this week. While Monday has been mild, and we have even seen some rain in parts of the region, expect a drastic change beginning Tuesday around 11 a.m. Who is affected […]
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Richard Bong State Recreation Area celebrates Pollinator Week; 3 ways you can get involved
Richard Bong State Recreation Area is participating in Pollinator Week. This annual celebration takes place from June 20 through 26 and aims to create awareness about pollinator health. The Bong’s Naturalist Association strives to connect people with Racine County’s only state recreation area. Through the celebration of Pollinator Week, they are continuing their efforts to […]