RACINE – Because of expected hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan, North Beach and Zoo Beach here are under a Beach Safety Alert starting at 7 p.m. today (Tuesday) and running until 7 a.m. Wednesday. The Racine Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) reported hazardous conditions forecast for both beaches mean that the beaches […]
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Business Spotlight: Wandering Waves Surf Company
A surfing apparel company is coming to Racine, Wisconsin. How can it be? The cold and windy winters don’t seem like ideal surfing conditions, but in Wisconsin, they actually are. For Madisyn Jensen, Lake Michigan serves as her playground. Wandering Waves Surf Company The water is the reason for her soon-to-be company. She’s sharing her […]
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Two girls saved after being pulled out to deeper water by Lake Michigan current
RACINE – The strong currents of Lake Michigan caused a third swimming emergency after two girls were pulled into deeper water at 5:02 p.m. Monday, June 21. One girl received cuts and scratches. Rescue personnel transported a second girl to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee by Flight for Life because she needed medical attention. The officers […]
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Racine County Sheriff: Lake Michigan Drowning Victims Identified
Eisha N. Figuereo Colon Yaadwinder Singh RACINE – The Racine County Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified two drowning victims from separate incidents in Lake Michigan Saturday as Eisha N. Figuereo Colon, 10, of Racine, and Yaadwinder Singh, 17 of Franklin. Figuereo Colon, who went by the name Naomi, was in the water off Zoo Beach […]
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One Drowned, One Rescued In Lake Michigan
Eisha N. Figuereo Colon RACINE – Two drowning incidents in Lake Michigan – reported within minutes of each other – left Eisha N. Figuereo Colon, a 10-year-old girl, dead and a 17-year-old boy in critical condition Saturday. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office reported that first responders from several agencies were called to Zoo Beach about […]
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Business Spotlight: Smoke’d On The Water
After a day on the lake, grab a bite to eat at Smoke’d On The Water, 3 – 5th Street. Operating as a seasonal business means that there’s only so much time to get in on the fun. So this business spotlight is now open for the season. Lucky for Racine, Smoke’d On The Water […]
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Ancient human remains found at proposed Kohler golf course site in Wisconsin
By Jim Malewitz, Wisconsin Watch Archeologists have unearthed ancient human remains of Native Americans who lived up to 2,500 years ago during excavations of the Sheboygan County site along Lake Michigan where Kohler Co. wants to build an 18-hole golf course. In a 2019 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Cultural Resource Management report, a red circle marks […]
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The HOOK Boat Race To Go Ahead For 2021
The HOOK Race, also titled “Death’s Door Challenge,” is going ahead this year for sailing and boating enthusiasts. Now in it’s 38th year, Racine’s famous boat race covers 189 nautical miles – it’s one of the best long-distance races on the Great Lakes. The HOOK is a shorter version of the popular Mac race, which […]
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Water Recreation in Racine County
Racine’s coast is home to Lake Michigan. It’s the perfect spot to explore this summer, but that’s not the only place you’ll want to cross off your summer bucket list. In Southeastern Wisconsin, there are plenty of recreational water activities to do that will keep you busy and safe from COVID-19. For those living in […]
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Letter to the Editor: New DNR Must Stop Coal Pollution in Lake Michigan
Until 2010 our Department of Natural Resources was one of Wisconsin’s hallmark achievements, protecting the environment and the lives depending on it. Indeed, it was Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator, who championed environmental stewardship and whose efforts provided the impetus for Earth Day. With a new administration, Wisconsin has an opportunity to restore this tradition. […]
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Boater found dead in Lake Michigan near Racine Yacht Club
An 80-year-old Janesville man was found dead in the water at the Racine Yacht Club, 1 Barker St., Saturday morning. A person called 911 at 8:30 a.m. after they found the nonresponsive man in the water. Personnel from the Racine Fire Department, Racine Police Department and the Racine County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) responded to the […]
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Root River Steelhead Facility open house offers insight, activities
Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. has been set as the open house at the Root River Steelhead Facility in Lincoln Park, 2200 Domanik Drive, Racine. See the event flyer. The public is encouraged to attend this event, whether you’re a novice angler, a veteran angler, or just like to eat fish! Enjoy guided […]
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DNR Issues Approval Allowing Racine to Divert Water for Foxconn
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Wednesday that it has approved the City of Racine’s request to divert an annual average of seven million gallons a day of water from Lake Michigan for its Mount Pleasant customers, most of which would be used for Foxconn. According to a press release from […]
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UPDATE: Boy Drowns In Lake Michigan
UPDATE 4 p.m.: The Racine County Sheriff’s Department identified Amari Donell Griffin-Brewer as the boy who drowned in Lake Michigan. ORIGINAL STORY: A 16-year-old Racine boy drowned in Lake Michigan Sunday night while he was swimming with friends. The name of the boy has not been released at this time until his family can be […]
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Boy Hospitalized After Falling Into Lake Michigan
A boy was taken to the hospital Tuesday after he fell off the rocks and into Lake Michigan. After falling, the child was under water. Officers with the Racine Police Department tried to rescue the boy, but were unable to do so. Rescue personnel with the Racine Fire Department then pulled the boy to safety. He […]
