RACINE AND KENOSHA – The Cities of Racine and Kenosha are among five Wisconsin cities sued this week by a conservative law firm over the use of absentee ballot drop boxes. The Thomas More Society of Chicago, on behalf of individual residents from Racine, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison and Kenosha, filed separate lawsuits on Wednesday […]
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Man with multiple bank fraud convictions is charged again
A Milwaukee man with a history of bank fraud around Southeast Wisconsin is facing new charges in Racine County. Kenneth Tipton was charged Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court after being returned on a $10,000 warrant with one felony count of fraud against a financial institution. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in […]
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Racine Native Running For State Treasurer
MADISON – Racine native John S. Leiber this week announced that he is a candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer. Leiber (pronounced LYE-burr) will be seeking the Republican Party nod for the seat in the Aug. 9 partisan primary. The only other announced GOP candidate is Orlando Owens of Milwaukee. Leiber, a graduate of Prairie High […]
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Spanish speakers came to Wisconsin before it was a state. Here’s how they’ve shaped the economy, labor laws, and found the American dream.
by Ariel Perez / Green Bay Press-Gazette, WisconsinWatch.orgMarch 30, 2022 This piece was produced for the NEW News Lab, a local news collaboration in Northeast Wisconsin. Microsoft is providing financial support to the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region for this initiative. When Carlos Muñoz arrived in the United States in 1973, […]
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza found in poultry flock, Racine is 3rd county in Wisconsin with positive tests
MADISON – A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), otherwise known as “bird flu,” has been confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in Racine County. For this case, samples were sent in and tested by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and then confirmed by the National Veterinary Services […]
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Town of Trevor Woman Facing Drunk Driving Charges, 4th Offense
A woman who thought she was lost in Milwaukee when she was really in Mount Pleasant is facing a fourth drunk driving offense. According to the criminal complaint, Ashlie Steffenhagen was pulled over at 5:40 a.m. on April 2, after officers received a report of a driver operating erratically. Police located the vehicle in a […]
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Children’s Wisconsin Opens State’s First Walk-In Mental Health Clinic
MILWAUKEE – Children’s Wisconsin on Tuesday announced the opening of the Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-in Clinic, 8915 W. Connell Court, Milwaukee, the first facility of its kind in the state. The clinic’s licensed therapists, social workers, and clinic assistants are available to see patients from 3 to 9:30 p.m. through this Friday. The clinic […]
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Black History Month 2022: Inaugural Black Art & Culture Expo Hosted by UW-Parkside
SOMERS, Wis. – February is Black History Month. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will debut its first annual Wisconsin Black Art & Culture Expo in partnership with Mahogany Gallery, 142 Washington Ave., in Racine. Scott Terry, owner of Mahogany Gallery, came up with the concept of the expo. He began collaborating with Colette Bell, who is […]
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The Wisconsinista Encourages Local Travel
Chelsey Knuth is the Wisconsinista. Travel with passion and an open mind. – Chelsey Knuth is the “Wisconsinista.” She began using this monicker after starting a Wisconsin travel blog documenting her adventures throughout her home state. Her interest in the midwest travel industry came from her love for the outdoors and passion for her home […]
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2 Racine County Students Among Dec. Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College
MILWAUKEE, WI – Wisconsin Lutheran College announced the students who graduated in Dec. 2021. Racine County was represented by two students: Brooke Dir, of Sturtevant, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science.Christian Lee, of Mt Pleasant, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. About […]
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16 Racine County Students Make Wisconsin Lutheran College Fall ’21 Dean’s List
MILWAUKEE, WI – The following students were named to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher. Kendra Boyer, of Burlington, a sophomore at WLC. Boyer is a graduate of Luther Preparatory School.Benjamin Hornak, of Racine, […]
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14 people from southeastern Wisconsin charged with drug trafficking
WISCONSIN – After almost a year-long investigation, law enforcement officials from several jurisdictions in Wisconsin served 18 warrants Wednesday during a drug trafficking sting. As a result, the U.S. Attorney’s Office charged 14 people with drug trafficking and gun possession. Further warrants may be issued in the case, which is ongoing at this time, according to officials […]
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Free Guest Passes Available July 28 For Milwaukee Brewers Game
RACINE- City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS), a participant in the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, will be distributing a limited number of complimentary guest passes to the August 2, 2021, baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Game time is 7:10p.m. at Miller Park, 1 Brewers Way, in Milwaukee. […]
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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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Milwaukee Public Museum Planetarium Reopens Thursday, July 22
MILWAUKEE — On Thursday, July 22, the Milwaukee Public Museum will reopen the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium, Wisconsin’s largest planetarium screen. Visitors to MPM can experience programs at the Planetarium every hour between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and admission to the programs are included as part of Museum admission. “The stars have aligned and […]