RACINE COUNTY — A bald eagle was spotted on Feb. 8 in Franksville. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), bald eagles were once endangered but now have made a remarkable comeback in Wisconsin. Dustin Chacon, a former Racine County Eye Hometown Hero and local to Racine County, was lucky enough to spot […]
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Deadline nears for Bong Naturalist Association to acquire 132 acres near Bong State Recreation Area
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTY — The Bong Naturalist Association (BNA), a nonprofit and friend’s group of Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Road, is striving to save 132 acres of land near the state recreation area in Kansasville, Wis. Standing between the group from purchasing it is $20,707. The total cost of the land is […]
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Accessible camping available at Wisconsin State Parks, reservations start Jan. 10
MADISON — To make camping at Wisconsin State Parks inclusive for people with a range of abilities, the Wisconsin State Parks has accessible cabins available for use. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be accepting reservations for accessible cabins at Wisconsin state park properties beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10. Wisconsin state park properties offer […]
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First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area will start 2023 on the right foot
MADISON — Start the New Year off on the right foot. Wisconsinites are encouraged to participate in First Day Hikes at Wisconsin State Parks, forests, trails and Recreation Areas this upcoming Jan. 1. Locally, Racine and Kenosha residents can visit Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Road, in Kansasville, Wis. “Starting the new year […]
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Holiday recycling is a good thing; 12 dos and don’ts
MADISON — Recycling those holiday boxes, gift wrap and other items is a good thing, but there are some things to keep in mind. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers this list of holiday recycling dos and don’ts. Holiday recycling dos – what goes into your recycling bin Many items can be recycled […]
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Wisconsin State Park passes available at local libraries starting Nov. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is launching a state park pilot program with local libraries in the state of Wisconsin. The program will insure that park and forest vehicle admission day passes are available for up to 1,000 library card holders. The pilot program, “Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library,” is […]
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Possible presence of dangerous blue-green algae at Browns Lake; swimming area closed until further notice
The Racine County Parks department announced, on Facebook, the temporary closure of the swimming area at Fischer Park, commonly known as Browns Lake. The department has closed the swimming portion of the park due to the possible presence of blue-green algae. The park is located at 30327 Durand Ave., Fischer Park, in Burlington. According to […]
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DNR: Friday’s local air quality is ‘unhealthy’
RACINE and KENOSHA – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Friday warned that the air quality index is expected to reach the red, or “unhealthy,” level. The air quality advisory for Racine and Kenosha counties runs through 11 p.m. The air quality advisory means that people with lung ailments (such as asthma), heart […]
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Air quality advisory issued Monday
RACINE and KENOSHA – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an air quality advisory for Lake Michigan shoreline counties through 11 p.m. Monday. The air quality index is expected to reach the Orange, or unhealthy of sensitive groups level. This means that people with lung disease (such as asthma), children, older adults […]
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2 killed in head-on collision with semi-tractor-trailers
YORKVILLE – Two people were killed in a head-on collision involving two semi-tractor-trailers here Tuesday morning. The collision shut down Highway 11 (Durand Avenue) at the 16000 block east of Union Grove for several hours. The Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department reported that both drivers were killed in the accident. No other injuries were reported. The […]
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Root-Pike WIN Springs Into Action to Restore, Protect and Sustain Local Watersheds
Earth Day and Arbor Day are in the rearview mirror, however, the time to take action for the planet never ends. The Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network (Root-Pike WIN), is working to keep the focus on restoring, protecting and sustaining all watersheds within the Root-Pike basin. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), “the […]
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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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5 Hiking Spots in Racine County
Spring is just around the bend here in Racine County. That means Wisconsin’s landscape is changing from snow-covered fields to luscious green trails. It’s true, brighter days are ahead. Who wouldn’t want to take advantage of what’s ahead of us? Whether you want to hike or just take a stroll with your family, deciding where […]
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Issues Air Quality Advisory for Ozone
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has extended the air quality advisory for ozone (orange). Start: Thursday, August 24 – 3:30 p.m. End: Thursday, August 24 – 11 p.m. Counties: Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, & Sheboygan Comments: The air quality index (AQI) is expected to reach the UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS (USG) level. Sensitive groups, […]
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Issues Air Quality Advisory for Ozone
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has extended the air quality advisory for ozone (orange). Start: Thursday, August 10 – 3:30 p.m. End: Thursday, August 10 – 11 p.m. Counties: Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Ozaukee Comments: The air quality index (AQI) is expected to reach the UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS (USG) level. Sensitive groups, including children, […]