John L. “Johnny” Speranza, 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Born Nov. 23, 1939 in Madison, WI, Johnny was the son of John and Bertha (Ahrens) Speranza. He graduated from West High School in 1957. Johnny worked in the family restaurant, John’s Dairy Bar, in the Waunona Way area prior to joining the […]
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Teen Charged for Allegedly Bringing 2 Knives to School
Racine police say an 18-year-old high school student is facing charges after he brought two knives to school. James Lashley, of Racine, was charged Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court with one misdemeanor count of possession of a dangerous weapons on school premises. If convicted, he faces up to nine months in jail and/or up […]
Man Crashes Car Following I-94 Pursuit
A 26-year-old Milwaukee man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after he crashed the car he was driving Wednesday just after law enforcement officials terminated a car chase on Interstate 94. The crash happened at 10:50 a.m. while Terrence Anderson drove his car southbound on the I-94 on-ramp at Highway KR, according to a press release by the […]
Drugs Found After Car Chase Ends In Caledonia
A South Milwaukee man and Milwaukee woman are accused of having drugs in their car after they eluded police in Milwaukee County. Solian Dhembi, 28, and Marisela Rodriguez, 24, were charged with two counts of possession of narcotic drugs, possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dhembi also is accused of bail jumping and was […]
Obituary: Thomas Cramer, Creative Force at Hollows Way
Thomas W. Cramer, age 58, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at his home as a result of a heart attack. Tom was born in Racine, WI May 10, 1958, son of Frank and Elizabeth (Nee: Mattie) Cramer. He was a graduate of St. John Nepomuk Grade School and St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1976.” Tom’s employment […]
Police: Children Present During Cocaine Sales
Officers with the Racine County Metro Drug Unit say a 28-year-old woman is facing multiple felonies for selling cocaine out of her home with children present. Shanicka Harris, of Racine, was supposed to be charged Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count each of cocaine possession with the intent to deliver; marijuana […]
Sturtevant BUS Routes Could Expand, Funding Not Decided
BUS service to the Village of Sturtevant could expand under a proposal from the City of Racine to make it more available to residents and help trustees feel more comfortable with funding the service for another year. Board members Tuesday listened to a presentation about routes, costs, and ridership from Michael Maierle, city transit and parking […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Dogs Found In Deplorable Condition
The Wisconsin Humane Society has released photos from a dog hoarding case where 26 dogs were removed from a Racine home on Friday. Terry Bogard, 63, and Heather Jensen, 33, were charged with 26 misdemeanor counts of mistreating animals — intentional or negligent violation. If convicted on all charges, the couple faces up to 19 […]
Police: Heroin Addict Charged with Stealing Relative’s Checks
Racine police say a 21-year-old man is facing up to six years in prison after he stole checks from a relative to support his heroin habit. Zachary Moore was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of forgery and one misdemeanor count each of theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. If […]
Meet Phelps: Olympic Size Personality Seeks Furever Family
This 7-week-old ball of fluff is a sweetheart who needs a furever home. Meet Phelps, a male domestic shorthair, one of many kittens available through HOPE Safehouse during the on-going season of kittens. If you think your family could be the furever home for Phelps, call HOPE Safehouse at (262) 634-4571, email them at hopesafehouse@gmail.comor visit www.hopesafehouse.org.
Couple Charged, 26 Dogs Taken From Lucky Mutt Rescue
The Racine Police Department removed 26 dogs on Friday from a dog rescue after they were found in stacked cages that were too small. Terry Bogard, 63, and Heather Jensen, 33, were charged with 26 misdemeanor counts of mistreating animals — intentional or negligent violation. If convicted on all charges, the couple faces up to […]
Hospitality Center Donations Down, Need Up
The number of people eating breakfast and lunch at the Hospitality Center has increased significantly and that has left the meal program in a critical condition. Run by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the meal program serves meals to people who are homeless or near homeless. It served 1,375 people breakfast and 2,462 lunch in August […]
Obituary: Herbert Kauth, Captain of the ‘Sparky’
Herbert Anton Kauth, age 89, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Ridgewood Care Center surrounded by his family. He is now at rest in the Lord’s embrace joining his wife in eternal life. He was born in Racine, July 23, 1927, son of the late Norbert and Rose (Nee: Hrasky) Kauth. Herb graduated from […]
DA Candidates Trade Barbs Over Hatch Act Violations
Tricia Hanson and Tom Binger – candidates for Racine County District Attorney – traded barbs last week over Hanson’s use on her campaign website and social media of photos of her with uniformed members of county law enforcement. Hanson is currently the Racine County Deputy District Attorney and Binger is an Assistant District Attorney in […]
Super Bowl or Bust for the Packers?
According to Betteridge’s Law of Headlines, “any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word ‘no.'” The headline of this column is no exception. A pervasive mentality among Green Bay Packers fans (and observers) is that any season with Aaron Rodgers that does not culminate with a Super Bowl win […]
