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Patricia Hren sworn in as new Raymond School Board member
byHeather Asiyanbi
July 8th, 2024July 8th, 2024
RAYMOND, WI — The Raymond School Board once again has a full contingent after Patricia Hren was sworn in Mon., July 8. She replaces Amanda Falaschi who resigned last month. A reason for her departure was not given when Board President Audrey Kostuch made the announcement. Hren takes seat on Raymond School Board The board […]
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RUSD custodian charged with 15 counts of child p*rnography, sexual exploitation of a child
byMike Daniels
July 8th, 2024July 8th, 2024
RACINE, WI — A second-shift custodial engineer with the Racine Unified School District faces 15possession of child p*rnography charges after his arrest July 8. Nicholas Wotnoske, 27, remains in custody in the Racine County Jail on a nearly $1 million cash bond, according to jail records. In addition to the 15 felony child p*rnography charges […]
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Fatal house fire in Racine claims life of female resident
byDenise Lockwood
July 8th, 2024July 8th, 2024
RACINE – A fatal house fire at 2624 W. Crescent St. early Monday morning claimed the life of a female resident, highlighting the critical need for working smoke alarms. The Racine Fire Department was dispatched at 6:44 a.m. after receiving reports of thick black smoke pouring from the chimney and roof vents. Details on fatal […]
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Accused hit-and-run driver tracked down by police
byMike Daniels
July 5th, 2024July 5th, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — A 37-year-old Sturtevant man who told police he thought he hit a raccoon was arrested June 28 for his second operating while intoxicated offense. He also faces misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run and possession of THC. The three misdemeanor charges filed against Justine Brown carry a total possible 18 months in the […]
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Shots fired calls lead to 3 victims near 22nd and Racine Streets
byHeather Asiyanbi
July 5th, 2024July 5th, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — A report of shots fired during a 4th of July celebration lead to three people hit by gunfire near 22nd and Racine Streets. Mount Pleasant police were dispatched shortly after midnight for reports of shots fired. Callers then reported individuals who were hit, and South Shore rescue units responded as well. […]
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Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave dead of an apparent heart attack
byHeather Asiyanbi
June 28th, 2024June 28th, 2024
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave died early on Friday, June 28. A handful of sources told Racine County Eye that he died of an apparent heart attack while jogging. His cause of death has not been officially released The county announced Delagrave’s passing in a press release sent to the media […]
Posted inBreaking, Elections, Government, Local news, Politics
2nd Vos recall effort rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission
byHeather Asiyanbi
June 28th, 2024June 28th, 2024
MADISON, WI — Despite recommendations from their own staff, Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) members rejected a second effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The 4-2 decision came during the commission’s regularly scheduled June 27 meeting following a memo from WEC staff recommending certification. 300 signatures for recall collected too late According to a story […]
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Breakfast at the Farm gets a redo this Saturday
byJulie Rossman
June 27th, 2024June 27th, 2024
Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. in the Racine County Fairgrounds Activity Building, Union Grove, on Saturday, June 29.
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Vos recall: Wisconsin Elections Commission certifies 6,866 signatures to move forward
byHeather Asiyanbi
June 25th, 2024June 25th, 2024
MADISON, WI — A memo ahead of the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) June meeting indicates there 6,866 signatures to move forward with a recall election of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. WEC is scheduled to meet on Thurs., June 27, and the 233-page document states there are 6,866 signatures, just 16 more than the 6,850 needed […]
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WBCA All-Star Games: Racine stars Brumby and Jaramillo shine
byDan Truttschel
June 25th, 2024June 26th, 2024
RACINE— Recent Racine Case High School graduate and three-year basketball standout Termarion Brumby has one prep game left on his calendar later this week. Termarion Brumby to compete in Division 1 All-Star game, Brumby to compete in WBCA All-Star Game Brumby, the co-Player of the Year in the Southeast Conference this past season, will compete […]
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Miss Wisconsin 2024: Mandi Genord crowned, ready to compete for Miss America
byDenise Lockwood
June 22nd, 2024June 22nd, 2024
Magic Dreams Productions OSHKOSH — On a dazzling Saturday evening, Mandi Genord, representing Northern Lights, was crowned Miss Wisconsin 2024. The 22-year-old from Beaver Dam triumphed over 30 contestants across the state, securing her place in the upcoming Miss America 2025 competition. Achievements and scholarships Genord, a recent graduate from the University of Alabama with […]
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Historic Eucharistic Pilgrimage to pass through Racine on June 25
byDenise Lockwood
June 22nd, 2024June 22nd, 2024
Pastor Rev. Juan Manuel Camacho will lead the Eucharistic Pilgrimage. RACINE — The Catholic Community of Racine, under the leadership of Pastor Rev. Juan Manuel Camacho, is set to participate in a historic nationwide Eucharistic Pilgrimage. The event, which is part of the northern “Marian” route of the National Eucharistic Congress, will see pilgrims processing […]
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UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm rolls through Racine County
byDenise Lockwood
June 22nd, 2024June 22nd, 2024
UPDATE 9:15 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm ravaged Racine County Saturday night and caused about 700 residents to be without power, according to We Energies website. UPDATE 8:25 p.m.: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for eastern Walworth County, Racine County, and Kenosha County in southeastern Wisconsin. The warning […]
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Youth talent development: How Racine County intends to crack the code
byDenise Lockwood
June 20th, 2024June 21st, 2024
Youth talent development for Racine County remains a top priority in fueling the economic success of the region. So Businesses, educators, nonprofits, and the government have made developing, attracting and retaining talent in Racine County a top priority. Here’s what investing in youth employment looks like in a tough economy that requires a different skillset. […]
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Jim Troupis suspended from Wisconsin Supreme Court job amid electoral fraud charges
byDenise Lockwood
June 11th, 2024June 11th, 2024
MADISON, WI — Attorney James Troupis has been temporarily suspended from his position on the Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee following charges linked to his involvement in a fake electoral votes plot during the 2020 presidential election. The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued the suspension on June 11, 2024, effective immediately. Troupis, reappointed to his second term […]
