The Racine County Parks department announced, on Facebook, the temporary closure of the swimming area at Fischer Park, commonly known as Browns Lake. The department has closed the swimming portion of the park due to the possible presence of blue-green algae. The park is located at 30327 Durand Ave., Fischer Park, in Burlington. According to […]
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10 Outstanding farm stands to visit in Racine County
Racine County offers a variety of produce, crops, and locally-grown goods. Shopping at farm stands allows you to support small businesses and find products made or grown close to home. Items like fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, canned goods, and much more can be found at a local stand near you. Check out these farms stands […]
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3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration held at Echo Lake Park on Father’s Day
The Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism (BCDR) is hosting its third annual Juneteenth Celebration at Echo Lake Park in Burlington this Sunday, June 19. The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. and go until 4 p.m. Since it’s on Father’s Day, all fathers who attend will also be honored. Juneteenth is the celebration of […]
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2020 election critics challenge local GOP incumbents; Vos, Wanggaard targeted on August 9 primary election
RACINE COUNTY – Two long-time Racine County legislators are being challenged in the August 9 Republican primary 2020 election by candidates that are questioning the integrity of the 2020 general election in which President Joe Biden narrowly defeated Donald Trump. Wisconsin Voter Alliance, an organization critical of the 2020 Wisconsin election, placed billboards like this […]
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UPDATED: 3 injured in hot air balloon vs. train accident in Burlington
The following story has been updated. The updated information has been incorporated into the original story. Three people sustained life-threatening injuries Wednesday night in Burlington after a hot air balloon was involved in a crash with a train. Hot air balloon strikes train A press release from the Burlington Police Department confirmed at 8:15 p.m. […]
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Burlington man charged with sexual assault of 12-year-old girl
A 30-year-old Burlington man is facing decades in prison for the alleged sexual assault of a young girl. Martin Garcia Leal was charged Friday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count each of first degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and exposing his genitals. If convicted, he faces […]
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7 new counts of child sexual assault for Burlington school aide
Burlington school aide Daniel Powers faces the rest of his life in prison for the alleged sexual assault of several 5th-grade girls at Dyer Elementary School. Powers was arrested last month after a student told her mother he touched her inappropriately. Investigators interviewed three students and were scheduling forensic interviews with additional students. Powers was […]
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Creative Welding & Fabrication of Burlington Expands, Focus on Creating Jobs
Creative Welding & Fabrication, a partner of Inland Lake Harvesters of Burlington, previously leased the majority of the space at 120 Industrial Drive. The business became a recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 program. Owners Roger Baumeister and Jeremy Uhlenhake decided to purchase the building, which allowed them to expand operations and […]
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Business Spotlight: Twigs and Twine
Twigs and Twine is bringing the crafty and creative side to Racine County. When shopping for home decor, art and furnishings, most people turn to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods. What if there was a way to shop for the trendiest items while supporting local businesses? Think about items you’d find on Etsy, but […]
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Kringle Krush 5K/10K: Burlington’s Reimagined Event by 5Kevents
5Kevents, one of Wisconsin’s top event companies, is officially introducing the Kringle Krush 5K/10K. What was once known as the Chocoholic 5K/10K has gotten a facelift since the original name coincided with Burlington being touted as the Chocolate City. In 1987, Burlington coined this sweet nickname, however, due to recent changes in local industry, the […]
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Amborn of Burlington a December 2021 Upper Iowa University Graduate
FAYETTE, IA – Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Allysen Amborn of Burlington, WI, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin in December 2021. About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to about 4,500 students – nationally […]
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Vote for your favorite Racine County Fish Fry 2022
It’s that time of the year. Time to enjoy a Racine County Fish Fry! Wisconsinites take fish fry very seriously and now it’s up to you to nominate your favorites. Starting March 8, you can nominate your favorite fish fry in Racine County. Then from March 16 until March 30, you can vote for your […]
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New Shopko Optical Center Opens in Burlington
GREEN BAY – A new Shopko Optical Center opened yesterday in Burlington at 980 Milwaukee Ave. Shopko Optical has been a leading optical center for more than 40 years. The center offers comprehensive eye care services which include eye exams, contact lens fitting, and the screening, detection and management of eye diseases. “We are so […]
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Burlington Student Makes Fall ’21 Dean’s List at University of Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Grace Spiegelhoff, of Burlington, earned dean’s list honors at The University of Tampa for the Fall 2021 semester. Spiegelhoff is majoring in Biology BS. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list. About University of Tampa The University of Tampa is a private, comprehensive […]
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Racine County Students Named to Fall ‘21 Dean’s List at Augustana College
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean’s List for the 2021-22 fall semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term. Angela Ruehle of Mount Pleasant Natalie […]