WIND POINT, WI—The Wind Point Lighthouse, a beacon of history and community in Racine County, is seeking individuals with a passion for maritime lore and a dedication to community service. This unique opportunity as a Lighthouse Keeper combines the romance of history with the hands-on stewardship of one of the Great Lakes’ most renowned navigational […]
Tag: Lake Michigan
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Daybreak Fund to invest $1.7M to fight climate change, grant pre-applications due April 10
For the second year in a row, the Daybreak Fund will be providing grants to non-profits and community groups that aim to fight climate change, improve water quality and address social inequities, according to a March 1 press release. The Daybreak Fund, sponsored by Windward Fund, is a collaboration of 11 philanthropic partners seeking to […]
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35th annual Splash and Dash: Plunging into the new year for a good cause
RACINE — Hundreds of people gathered at North Beach to plunge into Lake Michigan on New Year’s Day for a good cause. Firefighters suit up before entering the water if needed for rescues before bathers run into Lake Michigan at noon New Year’s Day for the 35th annual Splash and Dash polar plunge. / Mark […]
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Water quality projects: Taking the spooky out of stormwater
RACINE COUNTY— What do a historic moment in candy-making and a water quality project have in common? In honor of Halloween, Root-Pike WIN (Watershed Initiative Network) used the candy analogy to illustrate the bewitching results that come from a perfect partnership. Almost everyone knows there was an enchanted moment when the peanut butter fell into […]
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Fisherman catches stunning sunrise in Racine on Oct. 4
RACINE — Racine visitor, Matt Winkler, came to the area hoping to catch some fish, but on Oct. 4, the fisherman caught something else, an unbelievable sunrise over Lake Michigan. Winkler, who is from Platteville, was making his way to his fishing spot at about 6:40 a.m. and was met with a sunrise that visitors […]
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A sight to see: Incredible waterspout over Lake Michigan Sept. 13
RACINE — A waterspout was spotted in the middle of Lake Michigan today, Sept. 13, in Racine and in other shoreline communities. The NOAA National Ocean Service states that this formation, which caught the attention of many, is a whirling column of air and water mist. This funnel formed over the water is an intense vortex, […]
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UPDATE: Aug. 30 a good day to watch Lake Michigan but stay out of it!
UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has extended the Beach Advisory and the Small Craft Advisory until 10 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 30). Original story (Aug. 30, 2:14 p.m.): RACINE, KENOSHA — Wednesday (Aug. 30) is a good day to watch Lake Michigan waves crash ashore, but weather forecasters advise beach visitors and boaters to […]
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Off-duty Kenosha deputies rescue mom & 2 kids from drowning at beach named in beach warning
KENOSHA — Off-duty Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies enjoying a day with their families rescued a mother and her two children from drowning in Lake Michigan at one of the beaches named in the most recent beach hazard warning. Deputy Kelsey Schwuchow – According to a press release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, deputies Kelsey […]
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High waves, wind, rip currents prompt Beach Hazard Warning for Lake Michigan through Aug. 30
RACINE, KENOSHA — Residents and visitors in Racine and Kenosha counties are being warned about rip currents if they plan on swimming in Lake Michigan through Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Warning on Monday, Aug. 28 for Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine and Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha that […]
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Racine’s 2023 lifeguarded beach season ends later this month
The Lake Michigan Pathway runs along the edge of Zoo Beach. – RACINE — Lifeguarded swimming at Racine’s North Beach and Zoo Beach ends later this month, the Racine Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) announced on Monday. Racine beach lifeguard schedule The swimming areas at Zoo Beach will be guarded daily from […]
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UPDATE: Heavy rain, winds expected to bring flash flooding, dangerous beach hazards Aug. 14
UPDATE Aug.14, 5:56 p.m.: The National Weather Service (NWS) Milwaukee/Sullivan office has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern Racine County and Eastern Kenosha County until 6:30 p.m. Monday (Aug. 14). Heavy rain (between 1 and 2.5 inches) has fallen in the warned area. At 4:29 p.m. the public was reporting cars stuck in spots […]
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UPDATE: North Beach reopened; high bacteria levels keep Zoo Beach under advisory July 7
UPDATE (JULY 7, 2023, 11:50 a.m.): RACINE — The Racine Department of Public Health on Friday revised the swimming status for North Beach and Zoo Beach after closing both beaches on Thursday because of unsafe bacteria levels in Lake Michigan. North Beach has reopened for swimming. Zoo Beach is at an Advisory level because water […]
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Coast Guard Auxiliary offering free vessel checks on June 17 at Reefpoint Marina
RACINE — With the boating season now in full swing, owners in Racine are encouraged to take advantage of an important opportunity from the Coast Guard Auxiliary this Saturday. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 41 is hosting free vessel checks for all Racine boat owners at the Reefpoint Marina, 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway, from […]
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Beach hazard declared until 7 a.m. Thursday includes Racine, Kenosha beaches
RACINE — Visitors to the shores of Lake Michigan today should beware. The National Weather Service issued a beach hazard that began at 9:31 a.m. CST Wednesday and expires at 7 a.m. CST Thursday. Beach hazard predicts 7-foot waves A beach hazard was declared due to windy conditions that set in overnight, clocking in at […]
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Gilmore students tackle water testing the Root River and the Quarry
RACINE — This past week students in the fifth grade at Gilmore Fine Arts studied and tackled water testing at Quarry Lake Park, 3533 Northwestern Ave, commonly known as ‘The Quarry’ according to locals. The water sources tested by the students included the Root River and the water in the Quarry. Students enrolled with Racine […]