RACINE — MarJon Beauchamp of the Milwaukee Bucks continues his mission to give back in Racine. This time, a partnership with the Racine Police Department provided an unforgettable Halloween to four local families. A special treat There were no tricks, just a treats in store for these four families. MarJon Beauchamp of the Milwaukee Bucks […]
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Zach Lowe proposes big trade between Pistons and Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have pulled off arguably the biggest move of the NBA offseason with the trade of point guard Damian Lillard. But that doesn’t mean Milwaukee’s regular offseason is over. NBA analyst Zach Lowe believes the Bucks could still be active and pursue another trade. In fact, he has proposed a deal between the […]
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WRJN radio completes $3.65M sale; a lot more sports coming
RACINE — The sale of Racine radio station WRJN has been completed and the new owner, Madison-based Civic Media, replaced the oldies music programming with a talk-news-sports format on Monday. Civic Media purchased WRJN along with stations in La Crosse and Chippewa Falls from Magnum Media of Sun Prairie in a deal valued at $3.65 […]
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2 Racine students receive larger-than-life surprise from Bucks’ Beauchamp and Racine Police Department
RACINE — This upcoming Saturday will be a day that two students from Racine Unified School District (RUSD) will never forget. Maurice Bryant and Levar Carter will spend the day shopping, playing basketball, eating dinner, and enjoying a day with Milwaukee’s very own, MarJon Beauchamp of the Milwaukee Bucks. This day of bonding was made […]
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Racine Roundup of TMJ4: Bill Martin, Betker makes history, & Beauchamp in Racine
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Jan. 19. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Emma Widmar discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim. Bill Martin’s fundraiser Bill Martin, a math teacher from Horlick High School, suffered a tragic accident in the fall of […]
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Bucks’ Beauchamp bonds with Roosevelt students during giveback event
RACINE— MarJon Beauchamp, an NBA first-round draft pick playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, headed straight from one gym to another on Jan. 18 for his first giveback event in Racine. Roosevelt students make their way into the gym at Roosevelt Elementary, 915 Romanye Ave. – After finishing basketball practice, the 22-year-old spent his afternoon with […]
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Governor Proclaims ‘Bucks In Six’ Day in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE – Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed today (July 22) as “Bucks In Six” Day in Wisconsin as the city of Milwaukee hosts a victory parade celebrating the Milwaukee Bucks’ championship win over the Phoenix Suns in game six of the 2021 NBA Finals, winning their first NBA Championship title in 50 years. In so doing, the Milwaukee Bucks fulfilled the prophecy of former Bucks guard, Brandon Jennings, which has become their longtime rallying cry of “Bucks in six!”Here […]
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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 for those coming to Deer District Racine tonight to watch game 6 of the NBA finals where the Milwaukee Bucks hope to beat the Phoenix […]
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Racine’s Monument Square To Become “Deer District Racine” In Support Of The Milwaukee Bucks During the NBA Finals
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason announced that Racine’s Monument Square will become “Deer District Racine” for the remainder of the NBA Finals. With support from the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS), Downtown Racine Corporation, Pub on Wisconsin, and Littleport Brewing Company, Monument Square will be set up for […]
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A Day in the Life of a Producer: Jose Castillo
UW-Parkside alumnus Jose Castillo was born and raised on the south side of Milwaukee and always dreamed of making it to the NBA. After graduating from UW-Parkside in 2012 with a degree in Digital Arts and a concentration in 3D Animation and Film Studies, and getting some other experience under his belt, Castillo did it: […]
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Bucks star, WNBA champ here Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks star Matthew Dellavedova and Dallas Wings coach and Australian Rules footballer Erin Phillips will be attending the Mateship Cup this Sunday (Oct. 14) during US Australian Football League (USAFL) National Championships. The match starts at 2 p.m. at the Soccer Complex of Racine (SCORe), 9509 Dunkelow Road. They are serving as Honorary Patrons […]
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11-year-old entrepreneur to compete in Project Pitch It
Eleven-year-old Alex Hart-Upendo will compete against a number of other entrepreneurs in the second season of “Project Pitch It,” a competition for Wisconsin entrepreneurs similar to Shark Tank. Sponsored by Cardinal Stritch University, the Milwaukee Bucks, Lindy Enterprises Inc., and a number of other companies, the competition helps entrepreneurs grow their companies. For Alex, winning […]
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5 Wisconsin sports questions for 2018
The year of 2017 A.D. was another successful sojourn around the sun for Wisconsin sports teams. The professional teams had thrilling playoff games (or in the case of the Milwaukee Brewers: a thrilling playoff chase), two college basketball teams made the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and the Wisconsin Badgers won a pair of New Year’s Six […]
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Milwaukee Bucks Playoff History: A Recent Retrospective
As a rule, NBA fans should be excited when their team makes the playoffs. Playoff games have high intensity, enthusiastic crowds, and the underlying sense that something historic is about to happen. Even better: if you make the playoffs you have a non-zero chance of winning the NBA Finals! The Milwaukee Bucks, of course, are usually […]
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Milwaukee Bucks Choose Oshkosh For Development League
Racine will not be the future home of the Milwaukee Buck’s Development League Team. But Racine Mayor John Dickert says this doesn’t squash plans for a downtown event arena. Alex Lasry, senior vice president for the Milwaukee Bucks, announced his decision Wednesday afternoon that Oshkosh would be the team’s new home. In a press release, Dickert congratulated […]