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A grant from SC Johnson allows for the aquatic center to offer a 50% discount to eligible families for seasonal memberships and water safety classes.
Miss Wisconsin 2025 and Miss Racine 2025 Willow Newell will emcee the event, along with Miss Racine Teen 2025 Jade Hooper.
Winds will slow to 25-30 mph on Thanksgiving Day, but temperatures will drop, with highs expected at 30-32 degrees Fahrenheit in Racine and Kenosha counties.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation said the expansion will create 1,374 new jobs over the next four years.
The city will enforce alternate-side overnight parking from 2-6 a.m.
Racine and Kenosha counties will be under a winter storm warning Saturday and could get up to 10 inches of snow accumulation, according to the National Weather Service.
The inaugural meeting of the Milwaukee-Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail Commission is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Racine City Hall.
Racine Public Works employees covered more than 300 miles in plowing within 48 hours.
Kari McGaughey began her new role Dec. 1 after serving as NAMI Racine County's advocacy manager for six months.
Members approved a memorandum of understanding with Metra and authorization to prepare an application to the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification and Development Program.
Sam Porter's mother, Theresa Porter, nominated her for the award — but didn't tell her daughter.
Miss Racine Teen 2026 also was crowned at this year's pageant Saturday night at Case High School.
Racine County is encouraging residents to plan ahead if mailing property tax payments because of changes at the U.S. Postal Service.
The Racine County Sheriff's Office officially began its policing services in Sturtevant on Nov. 16, after the Sturtevant Police Department was dissolved.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Mount Pleasant added more than $996 million in net new construction value in 2025, second to the City of Madison with about $1 billion.
The NWS is predicting Saturday and Sunday overnight low temperatures of about zero degrees near the lakeshore and -6 to -8 degrees out west.
About $21.5 million of the funds are principal forgiveness and the remainder is through a loan with a 0.25% interest rate, according to the DNR.
City officials said the building code violations and public safety issues "have reached a point where formal action is necessary to protect residents and the surrounding neighborhoods."Â
With these additions, the clinic will offer two family medicine providers, one pediatric provider and one behavioral health therapy provider on-site.
RCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization formed in 1975 that supports Racine County's nonprofits.
The decision was made to save on costs and streamline the process.
Plenty of opportunities to celebrate the holiday season in Racine and Kenosha counties.
According to city staff, purchasing the land at 90 Reichert Ct. would open up potential development opportunities near the River's End Marina.
The new location will offer both restaurant service and a grocery store, according to owner Nate Erhardt.
A Racine County judge on Dec. 9 gave the City of Racine 10 days to release unredacted documents to the Wisconsin Professional Police Union.
After more than a century in business, "classic" jewelry gifts are still the most popular for holiday gifts.
He has worked for the village for eight years.
Both Racine and Kenosha counties can expect little precipitation and temperatures ranging from mid-30s to mid-40s for Christmas week.
The restoration project is part of the village's plan to improve the storm water capacity conveyance, reduce streambank erosion, reduce sediment loading and protecting infrastructure in Turtle Creek.
City Development Director Walter Williams said purchasing the lots will allow the CDA to remediate and market them for potential development.
There also will be winds blowing from 10-15 miles per hour both Wednesday and Thursday.
The shop will sell a curated selection of contemporary cottons, African and Asian prints, cross-stitch embroidery and supplies, and specialty notions. It also will host trunk shows, monthly clubs for makers and small-group textile art classes.
Littleport Brewing Company reopens after being closed for nine months.
The new market is scheduled to open May 9, operating from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through October.
The event is open to the public and will be held at Red Onion Cafe.
While the Chavez center is outside District 5, the city clerk's office identified it as the best polling place for voters amid the demolition of Roosevelt Elementary School.
