Today and tomorrow are the final days to participate in this year’s Downtown Racine Wine Walk. Enjoy the beautiful weather this Saturday downtown by sampling 20 delicious wines poured at 20 participating businesses. New this year, enjoy an additional 10 stops that will be sampling beers and ciders. Tickets for the event are $40 each and […]
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Posted inSchool Awards
Upper Iowa University announces August 2021 graduates
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its August 2021 graduates: • Racine, WI – Kimberly Jackson, Human Services major • Racine, WI – Cristina Putra, Organizational Devel Emphasis major • Racine, WI – Tina Schutten, Human Services major About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, […]
Posted inCulture, Things To Do
Upcoming Programs and Events at the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: All-Ages Programs: Alexander Hamilton Poster Exhibit: Open Hours | October 1–December 4Explore the history of founding father turned musical sensation, Alexander Hamilton. “We Will Always Be Here” Author Talk featuring Jenny Kalvaitis and Kristen Whitson: 4:30 p.m. | Monday, October 18 | […]
Posted inLocal news
Racine man found shot in apparent home invasion, prompts homicide investigation
RACINE – A 31-year-old man was shot Monday evening inside a home at 1009 Monroe Avenue in an apparent home invasion, which has prompted a homicide investigation. Officers responded to the home at 10:04 p.m. to a report of a possible home invasion in progress, according to a press release by the Racine Police Department. […]
Posted inCulture, Things To Do, Wisco Summer Spotlight
Racine Zoo
Racine Zoo details Address: 2131 N. Main Street, Racine WIPhone number: (262) 636-9189Website: https://racinezoo.org/Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 29, 2021 – September 6, 2021, last paid admission at 4:30 p.m.10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 7, 2021 – May 27, 2022, last paid admission at 3:30 p.m. Nestled on the sandy shores […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news, Real Estate
City’s Newest TIF Districts Closer To Starting Gate
CITY OF RACINE – The City’s two newest Tax Increment Districts (TIF) are drawing close to reality. Officials intend to use property tax dollars to improve the overall housing quality and public infrastructure in two city areas. The Joint Review Board approved two districts — the City’s 27th and 28th — on Tuesday. City officials […]
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5 Pumpkin Produce Stands in Racine County
Are you looking to score pumpkins for this year’s festivities? Local farmers have spent time planting and preparing their crops. Now that harvest season is here; pumpkins are ready for picking. Throughout Racine County, here’s where you can shop for pumpkins and gourds at produce stands. 1. Lembcke Produce Lembcke Produce stand in Racine County […]
HOPES Center Silent Auction Set for Sept. 11 through Sept. 18
HOPES CENTER PLANS ONLINE SILENT AUCTION Beginning on Saturday, September 11 the HOPES Center of Racine will roll out its online silent auction. Over 150 items, including hand-made, original arts and crafts, home and household utensils and collectibles, gift certificates donated by local merchants and restaurants, food and drink, jewelry, clothing, event tickets, and much […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Suspect apprehended following bank robbery
RACINE – A 20-year-old South Milwaukee man is in police custody following a bank robbery that happened Friday morning at North Shore Bank, 3911 N. Main St. Officers with the Racine, Caledonia and Wind Point police departments responded at 9:05 a.m. for a report of a bank robbery. The suspect fled the bank on foot […]
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1 person dead, one charged with drunk driving in car crash
RACINE — One person died in a two-car crash that happened Sunday night on Main and Kewaunee street. The driver of the other car was also charged with drunk driving. Stephanie Raggs, 49, of Racine, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with operating a vehicle while suspended – causing death, drunk driving […]
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UPDATE: Multiple people shot on Racine Street, police say
UPDATE: Officials with the Racine Police Department say three people — a 21-year-old, 18-year-old, and 17-year-old –were shot early Monday morning. Two of the people shot are in stable condition. ORIGINAL STORY – Multiple people suffered gunshot wounds in a shooting that happened at 12:13 a.m. Monday morning in the 1200 Block of Racine Street. […]
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Racine teen shot on Memorial Drive
UPDATE: One person remains in critical condition. Police named the 17-year-old victim as Jayden M. Cronin of Racine. RACINE – Racine Police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old male near North Memorial Drive and Woodrow Avenue Friday evening. Police were called to the area of North Memorial and Woodrow about 9:10 p.m. on a report […]
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Pandemic-Related Benefits Payments End Saturday
WISCONSIN – Various economic benefits, available to residents through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, will officially end this Saturday (Sept. 4). These benefit payments were created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The benefits, administered through the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), include an additional $300 per week in unemployment benefits as well […]
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Mrs. Myers Reading Room / Learning Lab
1100 Commerce Dr. Suite 108, Mount Pleasant, WIwww.mrsmyersrr.comtammy@prtherapy123.com(262)456-2384https://www.facebook.com/mrsmyersrr10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday by appointment About this business At Mrs. Myers’ Reading Room (and now Math too!), our innovative small group programs are framed around children’s natural high energy and individual interests, technology, music, and games. Your child will engage in reading, […]
