An Indiana woman who told police she was driving from Ohio to Indiana was arrested in Sturtevant after a traffic stop, according to police. Nicole C. Henderson, 42, of East Chicago, Ind., was arrested Friday and faces charges of THC possession, narcotics possession, and drug paraphernalia possession, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday in […]
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New Grant Funding to Support Racine County Local Small Businesses
Racine County, in partnership with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), has received a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) to help local small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “So many small businesses in Racine County have been hit hard by COVID-19,” County Executive Jonathan Delagrave said. “I’m thankful this […]
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16 and older? Get your COVID-19 vaccine, Racine County officials say
RACINE COUNTY – As of Monday, all Wisconsin residents 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Racine County officials reported “plenty of appointments available” at sites throughout the county this week. County officials added that the two-dose Pfizer vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently approved for Individuals ages 16 and 17. […]
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OWI Arrest: Two Children, Handgun in Vehicle
RACINE COUNTY – A 28-year-old woman from Lomira was in custody Saturday after being arrested on I-94/41 Friday night for Operating While Intoxicated and having her two children and a loaded handgun in the vehicle. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office reported that the Communications Center received a 911 call at 10:18 p.m. Friday of a […]
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Racine County Emergency Operations Center marks anniversary
RACINE – Friday marked the first anniversary of the Racine County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation to manage and support the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. An EOC is a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out emergency management and ensuring its continuity. It is set up during large or complex incidents that require a high […]
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Highway 38 road construction project to start
RACINE COUNTY – A $3.8 million road improvement project on Highway 38 between County MM and County K will begin, said state officials. Preliminary work on Highway 38 will begin the week of March 15 and is expected to be finished by October 2021, according to a press release by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. […]
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Fasting Climate-Justice Activists to Rally Friday at Racine Church
RACINE – A group pledging a 22-day fast to spotlight climate justice initiatives in Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed state budget will lead a rally on the 15th day of its commitment at 10 a.m. Friday at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 322 Ohio St. The group, known as the Wisconsin 7, is demanding the Wisconsin […]
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The Benefits Of Renting Over Buying In Racine
COVID-19 has had an interesting impact on people’s perceptions about property ownership and renting. On the one hand, some people wish they had a property right now, just to have a bit more stability in their lives. On the other hand, many who do own property are facing the threat of not being able to […]
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UW-Parkside Dean’s & Provost’s Lists
Here are the UW-Parkside students from Racine County who have earned dean’s or provost’s list honors for Fall 2020. Dean’s list honors are awarded to students achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Provost’s list honorees have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or above. Dean’s & Provost’s […]
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Racine County Selected For COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
RACINE COUNTY – Racine County is among four additional locations that will have community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The locations, which also include La Crosse and Marathon counties and a clinic split between Douglas and Barron counties, were announced Tuesday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The new clinics, to be operated by AMI […]
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Racine County COVID-19 vaccination clinic planned
RACINE COUNTY – Racine County is among four additional locations that will have community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The sites, which also include La Crosse and Marathon counties and a clinic split between Douglas and Barron counties, were announced Tuesday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The new clinics, to be operated by AMI […]
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Where to get tested and vaccinated for COVID-19 in Racine and Kenosha counties
WISCONSIN — While residents and health officials wait for their shot at the COVID-19 vaccine, the Wisconsin National Guard continues to offer local testing services across the state. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services began testing the Wisconsin COVID-19 registry at select locations, including the Central Racine County Health Department, according to a health department […]
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Transformational Gift from MacKenzie Scott Helps United Way of Racine County Expand Its Equity Work
In January, United Way of Racine County was the recipient of a $5 million donation from MacKenzie Scott. Scott is an American novelist and philanthropist who helped found Amazon. Originally notified of the gift in late December, United Way has spent the weeks since in conversation and planning with its board to identify allocations for the donation. Equity […]
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Racine County in UW-Madison’s UniverCity Year Program
RACINE COUNTY – Racine County is among four communities that have partnered with UniverCity Year, a program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison designed to help localities solve pressing challenges. The three-year partnership will tap into UW-Madison faculty, students, and staff who will incorporate specific issues related to Racine County into coursework or research. Marathon County, […]
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Winter storm warning issued for eastern Racine and Kenosha counties
RACINE – City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason declared a snow emergency from midnight to noon on February 16 following a winter storm warning. The snow emergency designation aids in the city’s snow removal operations. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for eastern Racine and Kenosha counties, which is expected to four […]
