During Small Business Month, two Racine businesses were recognized as Small Business Administration (SBA) award winners for the state of Wisconsin. On May 23, state representatives, community leaders and small […]
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Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
National Police Week Kick-off is May 10 in Racine
On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. there will be a memorial ceremony at Hantschel Park, 5400 Byrd Ave. in Racine, as a kick-off to National Police Week, which […]
Posted inEnvironment, Government, Local news
New RYDE Buses Are Electrifying
RACINE – The long-anticipated, shiny new Racine Transit (RYDE Racine) battery-electric buses went into service Wednesday morning with a big send-off. The nine buses – one-third of the RYDE Racine […]
Posted inElections, Government, Local news
Patrick Flynn for Mayor? April Fool!
RACINE – The red-white-and-blue yard sign looks like the real thing. “Proven Leadership. Patrick Flynn. Racine Mayor” it says in bold, eye-catching letters. Except it’s not real, says Patrick Flynn […]
Posted inGovernment, Home, Life
Racine Recycles: New App for City Residents
The City of Racine announced the launch of Racine Recycles, the city’s newest app, on Friday, March 4, 2022. The new app is available for both Android and iPhone users […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news, Non-Profits
Racine Financial Empowerment Center Earns 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award
RACINE – Last week, the Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) was announced as one of the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards, by Governor Tony Evers. The 2021 […]
Posted inCulture, Shopping
Downtown Racine hosts Free Meter Parking Days
The City of Racine, in conjunction with the Downtown Racine Corporation, will have free meter parking to encourage the community to shop and dine locally throughout the holiday season. The […]
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
Mayor Cory Mason: Putting Skin In The Game
Racine Mayor Cory Mason has proposed something in the 2022 city budget that’s worthy of serious consideration. It’s really quite simple. The mayor wants to create an incentive for City […]
Posted inCelebrations
Mayor Mason Announces Hip Hop Appreciation Month
August is now officially declared as Hip Hop Appreciation Month in the City of Racine. The request for recognition came from numerous hip-hop enthusiasts, local business owners, and artists. Mayor […]
Posted inLocal news, Sports
Free Parking at Lake Ave Parking Ramp for DeerDistrict Racine Tonight
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason announced that parking in the City’s Lake Avenue ramp on 3rd Street and Lake Avenue will be free all day and specifically […]
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
OPINION: KRM Commuter Rail Revival. Nice Try, But…
There are some things that you really wish could happen. But wishing doesn’t make it so. A few weeks back, the Racine Common Council, on a 15-0 vote, approved a […]
Posted inApartments for Rent, Real Estate
Former Horlick Manufacturing Site Welcomes “Belle City Square”
RACINE- The former historic Horlick Manufacturing site is under renovation. The first renovated building at Belle City Square will soon open. The Belle City Square is a 16-acre site along […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
City, County Launch COVID-19 Vaccine Prize Incentives
RACINE COUNTY – Get vaccinated, win prizes! The City of Racine and Racine County on Thursday launched a joint COVID-19 vaccine incentive program to encourage more residents to get vaccinated. […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
Statement from Mayor Mason on the Hiring of Alexander Ramirez for Assistant Chief
City of Racine – The following is statement from Racine Mayor Cory Mason on the PFC hiring Alexander Ramirez to be the Racine Police Department’s Assistant Chief of Police: “I […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Racine Council Approves Porter’s Site Development Agreement
RACINE – In a 15-0 vote, the Racine Common Council approved entering into a development incentive agreement for the former Porter’s site in downtown Racine. The resolution for the agreement is […]