Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Brian Rosenzweig
Microsoft will redirect about $100,000 to the Racine County Economic Development Corporation to fund county-wide development initiatives, and $4.9 million will be returned to Mount Pleasant.
A $25 fee applies for all businesses, schools, non-profits and organizations that are not members of the Downtown Racine Corporation. There is no fee for DRC members and veterans.
The city’s overall spending would increase, while property tax rates would decrease and some city services would be consolidated.
Throughout the two-hour forum, opinions varied among panelists about the costs and benefits of local data center construction.Â
The Racine Police Department said the semitruck driver removed from the cab and taken to a hospital.
Common Council members are expected to vote on adoption Oct. 20.
Racine County will host a free open house at its new Behavioral Health Building, 1720 Taylor Avenue, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.
The plan would expand the campus' footprint by about 600,000 square-feet. Following resident complaints, one Plan Commission member recommended Microsoft explore additional sound mitigation measures as a condition of approval.
The episode highlights locations across Racine County like the Racine Zoo, Wind Point Lighthouse, Bear Paw Adventure Park, Malt House Theatre and Wells Brothers.
Monument Square will be transformed into a pedestrian-only space during games for the week of the World Series, featuring food and drink vendors and two 20-foot projection screens.
The operating plans provide a glimpse into how city leaders and private property owners will work to stimulate economic growth and energize the districts.
The armored vehicle would be used by the MPPD and the Caledonia Police and would be purchased using property tax funds from the Microsoft data center's Tax Incremental District.
The addition will bring a total of 38 units to the Lincoln-King development. The building is slated for completion in May.
Fans flocked to stores for Brewers merchandise after the team's World Series victory.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at more than 40 polling locations across the county.
He will be the county's first new sheriff in 16 years.
The City of Kenosha is set to receive part of a $774 million class-action settlement with Albertsons, a national grocery chain accused of misconduct related to the opioid epidemic.
Spending outpaces revenue in the budget by about 4% in 2027, and Supervisor Ernie Rossie worries the county is building towards a "fiscal cliff."
For the second year, RAM is hosting a paid opportunity for artists to create a large-scale installation to accompany the PEEPS Brand Art Exhibition, returning in March 2027.
Mount Pleasant's police chief said that the armored vehicle is essential as the community grows.Â
$2.9 million from the Microsoft incentive will go to the village’s capital budget, covering 46% of the $6.3 million total. Another $2 million will help reduce the local tax levy.
Neubauer is poised to become Wisconsin's first woman Assembly Speaker following her unanimous selection by the Democratic Majority Caucus.
The 2027 property tax levy will be set at $65,054,701, a $2,388,991 increase from 2026. The mill rate will decrease about one cent.
