RACINE, WI — A police officer in Racine is fighting a rare form of cancer, and loved ones are asking for the public’s help in order to get her through this troubling time. In June 2019, Lina Edwardson, an officer with the Racine Police Department for more than 17 years, was diagnosed with an incredibly […]
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Driver’s beware, Racine Police stepping up speed enforcement
Drivers who speed beware, the City of Racine recently purchased new speed information signs to remind people to slow down and they are stepping up speed enforcement in several areas. The Racine Police Department just installed new speed information signs in several high traffic areas. The solar powered signs allow the equipment to be relocated […]
Posted inBreaking, Business, Local news
Caledonia Kmart to close by mid-December, company officials say
CALEDONIA, WI – Kmart, 5141 Douglas Ave., will close its doors by mid-December, leaving those employees without a job. Officials cited a weak retail environment and operational difficulties as the reason for the closure after the chain store. Greenwich, CT-based TransformCo LLC, a subsidiary of ESL Investments Inc., acquired the Illinois-based Sears Holdings Corp., LLC […]
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18 Wisconsin Insurance Brokers Have Licenses Revoked
A total of 18 insurance brokers who have dealings in Wisconsin have had their licenses revoked by state officials. The 18 are among several others that have been identified by the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. According to a news release issued by the state office, the revocations and other actions were issued […]
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Midwest Express Says They’ll Fly to These 3 Cities
MILWAUKEE, WI — Midwest Express is making a return to Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport, and revealed it’s new-look plane and flight destinations. Officials gathered at Mitchell Wednesday afternoon, announcing that the comeback airline will service initial flight destinations to Cincinnati, OH (CVG), Omaha, NE (OMA), and Grand Rapids, MI (GRR). “Providing non-stop flights to key […]
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Letter to the editor: Caledonia resident poses questions about quarry expansion
Editor’s Note: Richard Nyklewicz Jr. sent this letter about the quarry expansion to the Village of Caledonia and to the Racine County Eye. Read more about the project: Quarry Expansion proposed. It appears work may be quickly beginning and moving forward on relocating Charles Street and the expansion of the Payne and Dolan Quarry into […]
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Waterford man charged with shooting dog
WATERFORD, WI – A man was charged Friday with animal mistreatment after choking and shooting a dog. Jay Hoppe, 51, of Waterford, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with one count of mistreatment of animals, use of a dangerous weapon, and one count of disorderly conduct. If convicted of the charges, Hoppe […]
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Employment Text Messaging
Here are the files needed to print out our Employment Text Messaging Flyer: Texting Flyer If you’re posting to Social Media, here is the image to post along with it as well as the message “If you’re looking for work and want to stay updated on local job listings subscribe to the Racine County Eye […]
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Mount Pleasant man charged with beating elderly woman
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI – An elderly woman was hospitalized with a facial fracture after she was beaten by a man at a residence Friday afternoon. Augie Marsh, 58, of Mount Pleasant, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with aggravated battery (elderly person), substantial battery, possession of drug paraphernalia, and disorderly conduct. If […]
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UPDATE: Two teens charged in shooting Jose Padilla
Confusion remains on whether Jose Padilla was shot to death as retaliation or robbery. But two Racine teens have been arrested on homicide charges. DeShawn Ellison, 17, was charged Wednesday by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent. […]
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Fettes Among 28 Charged In Illinois Sex Trafficking Investigation
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Former Racine County Register of Deeds and current Market President at Community State Bank Tyson Fettes has been charged in an Illinois sex trafficking investigation. Authorities in Winnebago County, Illinois say a total of 28 people now face 80 charges related to an apparent sex trafficking operation at two Rockford lingerie […]
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Recent cases of hospitalized teens due to vaping a warning sign of increased use nationwide
By Rex Davenport Special to Racine County Eye The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is investigating a number of recent cases of severe lung disease among teens who have reported vaping. During July, at least eight cases of severe pulmonary disease among adolescents were reported to the department. Patients, who resided in the counties […]
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Editorial: What we have is a failure to…
Thousands of jobs remain unfilled while thousands of people are still out of work or underemployed in Racine County. The situation is akin to a person dying of thirst while standing in a river. To understand the problem and how Racine County Eye can help, I have conducted dozens of interviews with employers, staffing agencies, […]
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Convicted felon back in jail after police find AR-15 rifle
A Racine woman is back in jail on a probation hold after police found she had an AR-15 rifle and ammunition in her home. Ashley Miller, 26, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office on Monday with possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Those charges also included […]
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Racine Common Council OKs @North Beach development
Racine Harbor LLC, owned by Milwaukee-based Royal Capital Group, will pay the City of Racine $3.25 million for 9.5 acres at 1129 Michigan Boulevard. Royal Capital Group is purchasing the former Walker Muffler Manufacturing site from the City to build a $50 million commercial-residential property. The Common Council approved the developer’s agreement at a meeting […]
