Posted inConstruction, Development, Local news

Highway 20 resurfacing project begins

RACINE COUNTY — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun a $6.5 million resurfacing project on Wisconsin State Highway 20 in Racine County. The project will resurface approximately 7.9 miles from WIS 36 in Waterford to US 45 southbound near Yorkville. “This project is an important investment in our state’s transportation system,” said Governor […]

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Murder suspect Alejandro Sierra apprehended 2 blocks from Racine Police Department

RACINE, WI — Alejandro Sierra, a man suspected of shooting and killing Alexis Fisher, is in police custody Thursday night after being apprehended about two blocks from the Racine Police Department. Sierra was wanted for first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of a 36-year-old Racine woman that occurred early Saturday near the roundabout of […]

Posted inChurch, Community, Local news, Non-Profits

Community Prayer Vigil slated for April 19 following recent homicide

RACINE — A Community Prayer Vigil is set for April 19 following the shooting death of a 36-year-old woman that occurred on April 15. The Racine Interfaith Coalition, religious leaders and the community are meeting at the roundabout at State and Spring Streets, where the incident occurred, according to a press release that was received […]

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Racine Police investigating early Saturday homicide of 36-year-old woman

RACINE — Racine Police are investigating the shooting death of a 36-year-old woman early Saturday. Racine Police Department (RPD) and Racine Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a woman down in the roadway at the Spring Street/State Street roundabout shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, police found the woman, who had died […]