Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Diane Anderson’s answers. Diane Anderson What position are you seeking?United States House of Representatives for the State of Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Where do you live?1638 Main St., Racine How long have you lived […]
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Kenosha Unified School District moves to all-virtual instruction
UPDATE: This story has been updated as of 2:45 p.m. Wednesday to include comments from KUSD teachers, parents and board members. KENOSHA ⏤ The Kenosha Unified School District will switch to all-virtual learning beginning Nov. 30. The KUSD School Board voted 5-1 to approve the measure off a motion from board member Mary Modder. Board […]
Posted inElections, Local news
Henry Perez: City of Racine 2023 mayoral candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are the answers from mayoral candidate Henry Perez. Henry Perez What position are you seeking?Mayor of the City of Racine How long have you lived in Racine?Lived in Racine since 2005 Age61 OccupationElected official If […]
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Tracey Jo Lees, 58, treasured family time, Chicago Bears, music
Obituary for Tracey Jo Lees March 27, 1965 – June 15, 2023 Surrounded by her family, Tracey Jo Lees 58, passed away on June 15 at Ascension All Saints Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Racine on March 27, 1965, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (nee: Erato) Marcsis. Tracey […]
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DHS Details End of Emergency COVID-19 Response
MADISON — The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on May 11 per the U.S. Department of Health. Wisconsin’s case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, are significantly lower than they were during the surge in late 2021 and early 2022. Therefore, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has been making plans to move […]
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State workers rally for UW System employees, promised pay raise
On July 1, Wisconsin’s biennial budget went into effect, granting all state employees a 4% pay raise in 2024 and 2% for 2025. But as of Oct. 10, 100 days later, those raises are still not showing up in state workers’ paychecks. This story also appeared in Wisconsin Examiner That’s because the Legislature’s Joint Committee […]
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COVID-19 vaccine boosters now recommended for those ages 5 and older
Children ages 5 to 11 years old are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children in this age group should receive booster vaccines. Boosters should be given five months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccination series. […]
Posted inKenosha Government, Kenosha Lens
Kenosha’s Kreuser: ‘Pull Together For The Good Of The County’
KENOSHA – In delivering his final State of the County address Tuesday evening, Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser urged the County Board and his successor to continue the momentum. After serving as Kenosha County Executive since June 2008, Kreuser will retire effective April 18. He will be succeeded by Samantha Kerkman, who was elected in […]
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Noel Matson Newgord, 89, enjoyed building model cars, was avid volunteer
Obituary for Noel Matson Newgord August 8, 1933 – May 18, 2023 Noel Matson Newgord (89), born in Goodell, Iowa on Aug. 8, 1933, left the cornfields of Iowa to live a full life but never forgot his hometown, family and friends. He was the son of Harry M. and Alva (Matson) Newgord. Noel passed […]
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Racine County Sheriff’s captain Madrigal honored with community service award
UNION GROVE – Cary Madrigal, a captain in the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, is the recipient of the 2022 Frank Lamping Community Service Award. The award, presented by Community State Bank (CSB), is inspired by the late Frank Lamping, a Union Grove native. It was created to acknowledge and celebrate a community member who exemplifies […]
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The tale of Arvan Johnson: battling the devastating effects of lead poisoning
RACINE, Wis. — Arvan Johnson, an 11-year-old boy headed into middle school, knows about the lead poisoning that happened when he was a baby. While he doesn’t remember it, his mother, Leanna Jones, told him how he used to crawl on the floor when he was a baby in their apartment on Martin Luther King […]
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6 bills signed by Gov. Evers aim to improve literacy outcomes for K-12 students
MADISON — Six bills, including Assembly Bill 321, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 20, have been signed by Gov. Evers as of July 19 as a way to help improve reading and literacy outcomes for K-12 students. The bill, relating to literacy, was drafted in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and makes several comprehensive updates to literacy instruction for […]
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Raymond’s gay principal denies allegations made against him
An anonymous letter urges the removal of Raymond School Principal Jeff Peterson. The letter, which references Peterson’s personnel file, accuses him of various acts of misconduct, including creating a toxic work environment and inappropriate behavior towards children. The letter started circulating when Raymond School released Peterson’s personnel file in October. Peterson is the embattled principal […]
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UPDATE: Jeff Peterson’s contract not renewed: a lifetime tied to Raymond School and now controversy
UPDATE (Dec. 7, 1:30 a.m.): In a 4 to 1 vote, Jeff Peterson, the principal of Raymond School, will not have his contract renewed for the upcoming academic year, according to a recent announcement by the Raymond School District. Peterson, who has served as the principal for several years, has been a notable figure in […]
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Pet Licensing for the City of Racine Residents
The City of Racine Public Health Department – Environmental Health Division provides resources for City of Racine residents on pet licensing. All domesticated animals, including dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs and ferrets, are required by law to be licensed. Each year, pet licenses expire on Dec. 31. When relicensing your pet, any It is important for […]
