ACTUALIZACIÓN 7:30 a.m. 11 de agosto: Más de 4,500 clientes de We Energies están sin electricidad. ACTUALIZACIÓN 10:10 p.m.: We Energies ha informado que 12,675 de sus clientes están sin electricidad. HISTORIA ORIGINAL: Una fuerte tormenta ha causado estragos en el condado de Racine a partir de las 4 p.m. Lunes por la noche. Se […]
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Don’t Miss Islands of Brilliance on April 9
MILWAUKEE – This Saturday, Islands of Brilliance will be hosting two 90-minute workshops for neurodiverse community members and their families at the Racine Creative Center, 524 Main St., Suite 311. Workshops will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The event costs $12.50 per person. These workshops are designed for families to be able […]
Posted inBreaking, Local news, Weather
Storm rages through Racine County
UPDATE 7:30 a.m. Aug. 11: Over 4,500 We Energies’ customers are without power. UPDATE 10:10 p.m.: We Energies has reported that 12,675 of its customers are without power. ORIGINAL STORY: A strong storm has wreaked havoc in Racine County starting at about 4 p.m. Monday night. About 2 1/2 inches of rain has been reported […]
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Several coal cars derail in Caledonia
Five Union Pacific Railroad cars carrying coal derailed near Highway 32 by Five Mile Road at about 4:30 a.m. Monday morning spilling coal on the tracks. No one was injured. The cars derailed when they hit a switch by Five Mile Road and flipped over into a field. They were taking the coal to the […]
Posted inKenosha Schools, School Awards, Schools
Gateway’s Student Responder Megan Bahr Gives Commencement Speech to Graduates
On Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m., graduates from Gateway Technical College gathered at the UW-Parkside Sports and Activity Center to celebrate the completion of their schooling. Graduates from the School of Business and Transportation Technology, and the School of Manufacturing Engineering and Information Technology heard from fellow classmate and student responder, Megan Bahr, that evening. […]
Posted inEnvironment, Local news
Coal plant neighbors to deliver petition to We Energies
Coal plant neighbors and other members of the Clean Power Coalition of Southeast Wisconsin are bringing in the season with a different kind of caroling this year. They plan to deliver a list of 1,713 petition signatures to the WE Energies’ Milwaukee headquarters. The petitions outline the neighbors long-standing issues around the WE Energies Oak Creek […]
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Thunderstorms rip through western Racine County
UPDATE 5:25 p.m.: About 4,700 We Energies customers are without power currently due to the storm. Most of those customers impacted are in the Town of Burlington and the City of Burlington. ORIGINAL STORY: RACINE COUNTY — A thunderstorm warning with the potential of tornadoes has been issued by the National Weather Service in its […]
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Bill payment demand scam warning comes from BBB and We Energies
Scammers are taking advantage of the public – including the Hispanic community – by impersonating energy company representatives. Using a service disconnection threat, scammers try to convince the consumer to purchase prepaid debit cards and provide the card information to them. Utility company officials warn you to not be fooled. “(The Better Business Bureau) has […]
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Opinion: We Energies commitment to coal comes at expense of health
A few days ago, Alliant Energy and WEC Energy Group announced new plans to reduce “carbon emissions by 80% from 2005 levels by 2050.” At first glance, it might give the impression that both utilities had suddenly seen the light and were moving swiftly to clean energy production. More than a cursory look, however, makes […]
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Opinion: We Energies neighbors continue to suffer from exposure to coal dust
On March 4, a thick layer of coal dust blanketed Oak Creek homes, cars, and a neighborhood playground. On April 10 a letter went out from Thomas Metcalfe, Executive Vice President for We Energies, identifying “long-term strategies” to deal with the problem, including “Planting more trees for screening” and “Constructing a wind barrier either partially or fully […]
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Family displaced, dog rescued in Racine fire
RACINE, WI – One person was injured in a house fire that happened at 10:47 p.m. Thursday at 2060 Deane Blvd. A woman was treated at the scene, but she refused care, according to a press release by the Racine Fire Department. The fire broke out just before 11 p.m. When fire and rescue personnel […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Peter Banaszak Enjoyed Music and Sports
Peter Raymond Banaszak, 65, died Monday, March 2, at Ascension All Saints Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born in Neenah WI on October 18, 1954, son of the late Gerald and Claire (Nee: Zinnen) Banaszak. The family moved to Racine in 1959. Peter graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1973” and […]
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Property Transfers: American Transmission Company buys land for $2.42 million
American Transmission Company LLC, which is owned partly by We Energies, has completed the sale for We Energies subgenerating station for $2.42 million. Almost $16 million in property changed hands between May 21 through May 25, according to Racine County property transfer records. The transfers do not include sales for the ATC substation on Highway […]
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Veteran Carroll Korger was a man of faith and service
Carroll J. Korger, 90, died Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Shelby, Nebraska, February 6, 1929, son of the late Rudolph and Anna (nee: Luft) Korger. Carroll proudly served in the United States Navy. He married Adeline Weis who preceded him in death, March 14, 2017. He […]
Posted inBreaking, Environment, Local news
We Energies neighbors continue lodging complaints, utility officials promise change
Still fed up with the lack of attention to their concerns, more neighbors around the We Energies Oak Creek Power Plant lodged complaints against the utility. At a public listening session held Wednesday at the Oak Creek Public Library, neighbors voiced concerns about train noise, dust, health issues and the impact on their property values. […]
