After killing two people in Racine County – and 50 across the country – U47700 is now illegal to buy and possess in the State of Wisconsin. WISN 12 News confirmed that the state Controlled Substances Board Tuesday unanimously approved banning the substance. The new rule goes into effect Nov. 7. U47700 is available online and […]
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The Heat is On Most of This Week
Air conditioning will get a workout this week as temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 80s and possibly into the low 90s. Because dew points will go up as well, Racine County will feel sticky most days with a short reprieve on Tuesday as temps fall to the low 80s and the humidity […]
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Hazardous Outlook Issued for Racine County, Storms Possible
Racine County is under a hazardous weather outlook through Wednesday as the heat and humidity bring in the potential of thunderstorms with damaging winds. We know … last week’s hazardous weather outlook missed Racine County as wild weather – and much needed rain – stayed well to the north and the south. “There are chances […]
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Wind Gusts Could Top 70 MPH Wednesday, Tornadoes Possible
The weather forecast for today gets more ominous the closer storms get to Racine County. Reports from the U.S. National Weather Service in Sullivan, WI, predicted rough weather in two waves, and that seems to be how other meteorologists see the storms developing as well. What is changing is increased accuracy about when the rain […]
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Summer Finally Arrives: Week Promises Mix of Suns and Storms
After a searing Saturday, temperatures Sunday felt downright chilly, but this week will feel a lot more like summer. The meteorologists at WISN 12 News are predicting temperatures in the 70s and possibly into the 80s with storms possible every day through Wednesday. “By Monday, the next warm front nears our area. Â That may trigger […]
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Quick Warm-Up Gives Way to Possible Frost, Chilly Weekend
Oh, the weather was beautiful Thursday, but the weekend promises something very different … like the potential for frost. Yes, frost. WISN 12 News Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden posted Thursday night on the news station’s website that a cold front moving in will drop overnight temperatures Friday into the mid-30s and possibly even around freezing […]
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Excellence in Racine: Megan Larson is WISN’s February Top Teacher
WISN 12 News recently surprised Case High School teacher Megan Larson with the announcement that she is the news station’s February Top Teacher. Meteorologist Sally Severson surprised Larson with the news, telling her she was chosen because of how her students feel about her. “Her passion for teaching pushes her students to think beyond the […]
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Case High School Teacher is WISN Top Teacher
It’s not official until the segment airs, but WISN 12 News surprised Ms. Larson at J.I. Case High School Thursday with the announcement that she is one of the news station’s top teachers. Racine County Eye will post the full video once it airs, but for now, enjoy this preview posted on the Racine Unified […]
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First Frost of the Year Forecast for Weekend
Summer appears to have had its last hurrah, and the proof is the first frost forecast for this weekend. Sign. WISN 12  News Meteorologist Mark Baden posted on Twitter Tuesday night that eastern Racine County is on course for some patchy fog Saturday night into Sunday morning. The news station’s weather blog indicates the area is […]
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Would You Visit Coffee Bar While Shopping at Kohl’s?
Kohl’s is testing a coffee and snack cafe at two of its Southeast Wisconsin stores and could expand it into additional locations if it proves successful. Shoppers who visit the Delafield and Menomonee Falls stores will have the opportunity to purchase coffee and other drinks as well as granola bars, cookies and chips, a story […]
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Jerstad 3rd Graders Shine in WISN School Shout Out
The annual WISN 12 News School Shout Out is in full swing, and camera operators from the station were recently in Racine to film Miss Graves’ and Miss Collins’ 3rd grade class at Jerstad-Algerholm Elementary School delivering an enthusiastic “good morning” message. Nominating a classroom to appear in a Shout Out entails filling out a form […]
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Heat is Back On for 1st Day of School
Just in time for the start of the new school year, summer makes a spectacular return with temperatures expected to soar close to 90. Meteorologists at WISN 12 News are predicting the first day of school could be a little uncomfortable. “Highs (Tuesday)Â and Wednesday reach to near 90 with upper 80s in place for Thursday,” […]
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Wind Chill Advisory Expires 10 a.m. Monday
Racine County is under a wind chill advisory – again – because overnight temperatures are expected to dip as low as -7 with wind chills of about -18 by the time most of us head out the door Monday morning. The wind chill advisory officially goes into effect at 9 p.m Sunday and expires at […]
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Wind Chill Temps To Drop Below Zero Tuesday And Wednesday
Temperatures will plummet starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb. 18 is expected to be a “blustery” day in the Racine-area with wind chill temperatures expected to be as low as -25 during the evening hours, according to the National Weather Service. The WISN 12 Weather forecast indicates that winds Tuesday night will be between 12 to 22 mph, […]
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Dense Fog Advisory Until Noon Sunday
Racine County is under a dense fog advisory until noon Sunday, and drivers are urged to use caution when out and about. Visibility is expect to only be a quarter-mile or less in most areas so motorists should use caution when approaching intersections and use low-beam headlights when traveling area roadways. The National Weather Service […]