Caledonia trustees rescind decision to reopen Gorney Park police shooting range
The Caledonia Village Board previously voted to reopen and revitalize the site, which closed in 1997.
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Hye Ground Cafe brings blend of Armenia, Racine to Main Street
Since its opening almost eight weeks ago, Hye Ground Cafe has already garnered regulars and received a positive reception from the downtown community.
John and Melanie Buchaklian officially opened at 321 Main St., the site of the former Abrazo Coffee, on Feb. 21.
John and Melanie Buchaklian officially opened at 321 Main St., the site of the former Abrazo Coffee, on Feb. 21.
Evers tours Pillar Health after signing health care bills
Gov. Tony Evers visited Racine on March 19 to tour the Pillar Health Clinic following his signing of a bipartisan bill requiring health insurance policies to fully cover medically necessary screenings for breast cancer.
'The attitude is gratitude': Racine Dominican Sister celebrates 105th birthday Friday
Sister Esther Szambelan of the Racine Sisters of St. Dominic will also celebrate her 85th Jubilee in 2026.
Common Council approves Racine police union contract
The Racine police union has operated without a formal contract since 2021.
Mount Pleasant approves site plans for 15 new Microsoft data centers
The Mount Pleasant Village Board on Monday greenlighted two site plans from Microsoft that would bring 15 data centers to the village.
Racine woman makes push to start the city's first Boys & Girls Club
Racine is Wisconsin's largest city without a Boys & Girls Club — but some community members are looking to change that.
Nalah McWhorter, a Racine native and a program manager at the Milwaukee Boys & Girls Club, last year started pushing to gauge interest in a Boys & Girls Club in Racine, including starting an online petition to gather support.
Nalah McWhorter, a Racine native and a program manager at the Milwaukee Boys & Girls Club, last year started pushing to gauge interest in a Boys & Girls Club in Racine, including starting an online petition to gather support.
Burlington nurse selected as District 1 Health Care Worker of the Year
Sam Porter on Nov. 25 received Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2025 Health Care Worker of the Year Award.
Iconic Racine supper club to shutter its doors after 80 years in business
After eight decades in business, Corner House will serve its last dinner to customers on New Year's Eve.
MARK Passenger Rail Commission kicks off first meeting; Mason appointed as chair
RACINE — In the next step of the proposal to establish a passenger rail line between Milwaukee and Kenosha, the Milwaukee-Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail Commission held its first meeting Friday at Racine City Hall.
Racine County's sales tax generating more than $1.5 million per month
RACINE COUNTY — In the seven months since Racine County implemented its 0.5% sales and use tax, it has produced more than $10 million in revenue, according to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
Woman's dream becomes reality with opening of quilt shop in Downtown Racine
Autumn Latimore's dream came to fruition Nov. 7 at the grand opening of Stitched Quilt Shop, 505 Sixth St., in Downtown Racine.
Divided Racine Common Council approves 2026 city budget
RACINE — The Racine Common Council on Nov. 6 approved the $275.9 million city budget for 2026 with a 8-5 vote.
'I'm glad people haven't forgotten about us': Brewery reopens in downtown Racine
RACINE — Nine months after its closure, a beloved downtown brewery has made its comeback.
Littleport Brewing Company, 214 Third St., reopened Oct. 13, according to Mark Flynn, who co-owns the brewery with his wife, Chris Flynn.
Littleport Brewing Company, 214 Third St., reopened Oct. 13, according to Mark Flynn, who co-owns the brewery with his wife, Chris Flynn.
UW-Parkside team members recognized for life-saving efforts
RACINE — When a university soccer official collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during a match last month, University of Wisconsin-Parkside player Jamie LeComte stopped the game to call for help, saying his “instincts took over.”
“I saw him go down in front of me and I just sort of blacked out, in a way, instincts took over,” the senior midfielder said. “I tried to do the right thing (to) try and show people on the side who were trained that it was a serious situation as quick as I could.”
“I saw him go down in front of me and I just sort of blacked out, in a way, instincts took over,” the senior midfielder said. “I tried to do the right thing (to) try and show people on the side who were trained that it was a serious situation as quick as I could.”
Sturtevant to seek contract with RCSO for police services
STURTEVANT — The Sturtevant Village Board on Oct. 7 voted to seek a contract with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office for exclusive police services.
Microsoft pulls request for Caledonia data center
CALEDONIA — Microsoft has withdrawn its application for a land rezoning for a potential data center in Caledonia, the company announced Oct. 8.
Sturtevant board appoints Mike Rosenbaum as president, rejects SPD motion
STURTEVANT — The future of the Sturtevant Police Department is once again unclear following the Village Board’s rejection Tuesday of a motion to affirm continuation with the local department.
Caledonia Plan Commission approves rezone, land use amendment for data center
CALEDONIA — Following more than two hours of input from the public Monday night, the Caledonia Plan Commission voted to approve the rezoning of 244 acres that would allow for a potential data center.
In Photos: Gifford third-graders brew up the fun for National Coffee Day
Melissa Terranova’s third-grade classroom at Gifford School transformed into “Terranova’s Learning Cafe” on Sept. 29 as students reviewed what they learned during the first month of school with an espresso-themed twist. Starbucks donated cake pops as well as cups so students could enjoy hot chocolate and “refreshers” as they worked on math, science, reading and other subjects.
New safety measures implemented following summer drownings
RACINE — Following the drowning deaths of two children in Lake Michigan this summer, and pressure from Racine families, the city has implemented additional water safety measures at Carre Hogle Park.
Microsoft considering Caledonia for new data center project
CALEDONIA — Microsoft was revealed Sept. 23 as the company eyeing 244 acres of land in Caledonia for a possible data center.
Microsoft to invest additional $4 billion into Mount Pleasant data center
RACINE — Microsoft will invest an additional $4 billion to expand its data center campus in Mount Pleasant, according to Brad Smith, the company’s vice president.
Smith was joined by Gov. Tony Evers, Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki and Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St., on Sept. 18 to break the news.
Smith was joined by Gov. Tony Evers, Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki and Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St., on Sept. 18 to break the news.
Racine releases water records after environmental group sues
RACINE — The city has released public records requested by an environmental group about water usage related to the Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, following the group's filing of a lawsuit related to a public records request.
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