UPDATE (MARCH 25, 2024): In the following article, the Racine County Eye quoted Alderman Henry Perez discussing a report on Racine Police Department morale. He identified Payne Consulting as the organization who generated the report, which he referred to as controversial. However, the report was actually generated by MWH Law Group, who was hired in […]
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Fentanyl overdoses up, Narcan distribution increases over 10-fold; Emergency responders seek additional resources
RACINE — Inundated with fentanyl overdoses, emergency responders were before the Common Council on Wednesday to discuss the issue and outline the need for more resources. The requests included personnel and Naloxone, better known by the brand name Narcan. Josh Weber, division chief for the Racine Fire Department, recalled an effort he participated in two […]
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Safe and Sound funded for additional 3 years
RACINE — The organization that puts boots on the ground to work with residents in challenged neighborhoods has the green flag to continue its work. The Racine Common Council voted to accept state funding to continue Safe and Sound for an additional three years on Tuesday (Nov. 23). Safe and Sound originated in Milwaukee more […]
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Racine turns 175 with blowout birthday bash
RACINE — In 1848, Wisconsin was admitted into the United States of America as a state and the Wisconsin Assembly granted the city incorporation. To celebrate its 175th birthday, residents gathered at Festival Hall on Saturday for a birthday bash. 175 years of innovations and development Mayor Cory Mason said the city had a lot […]
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Tate appointed violence prevention manager
RACINE — The city announced on Monday that John Tate II was appointed to the position of violence prevention manager and will spearhead the Office of Violence Prevention. A panel of law enforcement, public health, and violence prevention experts selected him in a process that included a nationwide search that resulted in a large pool […]
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OPINION: It is never too early, who shall answer the call for Wisconsin’s 1st District?
OPINION — I do not know Congressman Bryan Steil, so I can only put forth assumptions about his personality, outlook on social issues, and politics. I would assume that since he is a Republican and follows the party’s agenda (a requirement for membership), he may be anti-Black, anti-LGBTQIA, anti-immigration, and against anything positive for the […]
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Update: Former Racine Alder John Tate malfeasance case dismissed without prejudice
Update 2:15 p.m.: Racine County Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz on Tues., April 25, dismissed without prejudice the case against former Racine Alderman John Tate II. Racine County Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz dismissed the felony charge against former Racine Ald. John Tate II of having a public interest in a private contract while holding […]
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Former Alder John Tate II facing charge of malfeasance in office; will appear May 11
RACINE — Former Racine Alder John Tate II is facing more than three years in prison for allegedly committing malfeasance in office. Tate, 38, will appear Thursday, May 11, in Racine County Circuit Court to face a single felony count of having public interest in a private contract while holding public office. If convicted, he […]
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Racine Mayor Cory Mason, 8 aldermen sworn in Tuesday evening
RACINE, Wis. — Mayor Cory Mason and eight Racine Common Council members were sworn into office Tuesday night in front of family, friends and political supporters. Mayor Cory Mason poses for a selfie with a well-wisher after election results confirmed that he’d been re-elected to a four-year term as mayor. (April 4, 2023) – The […]
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Patton Law Office, S.C. receives hero’s welcome to Racine
RACINE — A throng of around 70 people came to show their support and to welcome a new business to Racine. Patton Law Office, S.C. was officially welcomed into the Racine business community yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC) and Mayor Cory Mason among others. The mural, painted by […]
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OPINION – An Open Letter re: John Tate II to Gov. Tony Evers and Gubernatorial Candidates from over 60 community leaders
Opinion – An open letter regarding John Tate II July 6, 2022Dear Governor Evers and Gubernatorial Candidates: We are faith leaders and congregations from many different traditions and many parts of Wisconsin. In this election year, we write to implore you to tell the truth. We ask you to have the moral courage to refuse […]
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OPINION: An open letter to Gov. Tony Evers
The following is an opinion piece/open letter to Governor Tony Evers written by First District County Supervisor, Nick Demske. June 17, 2022 Dear Governor Tony Evers, I canvassed to help get you elected, I knocked on my neighbors’ doors for you, I will vote for you in the upcoming election and I urge any person […]
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OPINION: Call To Action
OPINION – I am not a politician; however, I am politically astute enough to know the American political system uses covertly biased policies, along with cross-party fraudulent efforts, usually clothed in deceptiveness to deceive Black folks. The poverty-stricken Black underclass are deceived and exploited for their political capital in most elections, be it local or […]
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Prayer Vigil held for Brittany Booker: ‘Stop the Violence’
People made signs with pleas for justice to accompany the balloons in honor of Brittany. –Pink balloons were everywhere, including hearts, stars and the letter B as loved ones brought them to be released at the end of the vigil. –Kelly Scroggins-Powell organized the vigil spoke on behalf of Brittany’s mother, Gale, who “said she’s […]
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City’s Tyler-Domer Community Center To Be COVID-19 Vaccination Site
City of Racine – Today, Dottie-Kay Bowersox, the City of Racine Public Health Administrator, and Mayor Cory Mason announced that thanks to a partnership with the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin National Guard, another of the City’s community centers, the Tyler-Domer Community Center, will be a COVID-19 community vaccination […]