Nearly half of all American renters, 45.1%, are considered “rent-burdened,” meaning they spend at least 30% of their income on rent and utilities, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Fewer than four in 10 American renters have renters insurance.
If you were to stand in the basement of what had been The Maples on Anthony Lane today, you'd be able to clearly see the sky, with most of the roof having been consumed by the fire. The building is considered a total loss after the fire that began Feb. 25.
Alexis Kirshner's three sons — Junie, 2; Tyson, a newborn; and Gabriel, 7 — were among those displaced by the Feb. 25 fire at The Maples apartment building in the 2300 block of Anthony Lane, Racine.
In photos and video: Racine 9-year-old surprised with new kitten after devastating fire
A new kitten for Austyn
Austyn Loshek smiles as he holds his new kitten for the first time Tuesday afternoon in the library of Wadewitz Elementary, 2700 Yout St. Also in the photo, from left, are Racine Police Officer Travis Brady; Rachelle Zold, who fostered the kitten and donated her; and Wadewitz Principal Lee Waechter.
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Officer Travis Brady surprises Austyn with a new kitten
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Officer Travis Brady surprises Austyn with a new kitten
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Officer Travis Brady surprises Austyn with a new kitten
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Officer Travis Brady surprises Austyn with a new kitten
Officer Travis Brady surprises Austyn Loshek with a new kitten as Loshek's mom, Amanda Fish, looks on.
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Officer Travis Brady surprises Austyn with a new kitten
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Looking on
Amanda Fish looks on as her son, Austyn Loshek, receives a new kitten after Lilly, who had been his cat, was killed in a fire.
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Lilly
A stuffed Lilly was among the items donated by Petco.
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Austyn Loshek, Amanda Fish, Officer Travis Brady
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Amanda Fish hugs her 9-year-old son, Austyn Loshek.
If you were to stand in the basement of what had been The Maples on Anthony Lane today, you'd be able to clearly see the sky, with most of the roof having been consumed by the fire. The building is considered a total loss after the fire that began Feb. 25.
Alexis Kirshner's three sons — Junie, 2; Tyson, a newborn; and Gabriel, 7 — were among those displaced by the Feb. 25 fire at The Maples apartment building in the 2300 block of Anthony Lane, Racine.
