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Racine greenlights $10M Shoop Park renovation agreement with Leipold Johnson Golf Group
Waterford Police must release timesheets, county judge says
A motion hearing for the civil suit is scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 11 in Racine County Circuit Court.
Suit filed over alleged noise from Mt. Pleasant data center
The plaintiffs claim that a humming noise coming from the facility is impacting their sleep and ability to enjoy their homes and yards.
MARK Rail featured at Wisconsin passenger rail conference
Currently, the Federal Railroad Administration's acceptance of the MARK Rail into the Corridor Identification Program is the most important step forward, according to Racine Mayor Cory Mason.
How will future historians look back at 2026 in Wisconsin?
The impact of Wisconsin and the Midwest region on early American history — particularly in the Revolutionary War — is something that its residents often forget, historians say.
Microsoft completes first data center in Mt. Pleasant
Microsoft initially announced the plan for the facility in May 2024.
Racine’s Willow Newell reflects on year as Miss Wisconsin
Newell made history in 2025 when she became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Wisconsin.
Weatherston resigns as Caledonia village president after board rejects apartment proposal
Thomas Weatherston cited "philosophical differences" with the rest of the board as his reason for resigning, following the board's vote to reject a 130-unit apartment development proposal.
T-Birds brings turkey wings to Downtown Racine
T-Birds opened at 619 Wisconsin Ave. on May 1 after starting as a food truck business a year-and-a-half ago.
SC Johnson partners with State Department, Global Fund to expand fight against malaria
“This is a project that a lot of people at SCJ care very deeply about, because at its heart, this tool represents the very best of what we know how to do, and that’s use our science and expertise in service of human life,” SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson told The Journal Times on Thursday.
Racine Dominican sister receives Veteran of the Year honor
Racine Dominican Sister Sgt. Linda McClenahan served 10 years for the Women’s Army Corps before starting a mental health retreat program for veterans.
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.
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.
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.
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