Racine County breaking news (2024)

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RACINE COUNTY— The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory across the region and an ozone advisory in effect for several counties in southeastern Wisconsin. Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Watch In addition to the ozone advisory, a heat advisory is in effect from 1 to 8 p.m. on August 26, with heat index values […]

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RACINE, WI — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resouces (DNR) has issued an ozone advisory from 2 to 11 p.m. for Sun., Aug. 24. The advisory affects the lakeshore counties stretching from Door County to Kenosha; Door, Kewaunee, Manitowac, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha. Ozone advisory for sensitive groups Residents with lung conditions such as […]

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Contest entries accepted now through September 10, 2024 Welcome to Racine County Eye’s Back-to-School Photo Contest & Story Share!Capture the Joy, Share the Story, and Celebrate the Start of a New School Year. The back to school season is always a special moment—full of excitement, anticipation, and fresh beginnings. We want to celebrate this milestone […]

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RACINE, WI —The future of the historic YMCA building at 725 Lake Avenue remains uncertain after the bidders for its demolition failed to meet the required submission criteria. City officials are now preparing to relaunch the bidding process and address community concerns about the site. “We requested additional documentation to handle lead paint and contaminated […]

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RACINE, WI — A 57-year-old Racine man with a long criminal history of theft and burglary faces a new felony burglary charge after his arrest late last month. The felony charge filed against Michael Kuykendall carries a maximum possible prison term of 12 years, six months and a $25,000 fine. Kuykendall remains in custody in […]

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RACINE, WI – The Pat Connaughton Foundation, spearheaded by Milwaukee Bucks player Pat Connaughton, has committed a significant donation to support the construction of an indoor basketball court at the forthcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Racine. “The Pat Connaughton Foundation’s donation will cover the cost of installing the hardwood floor of […]

Posted inBreaking, Elections, Government, Local news, Politics

CHICAGO, IL — As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have released their 2024 election platforms, showcasing starkly contrasting visions for how they view the nation’s future. Read more: 2024 DNC platform document, 2024 RNC platform document Immigration: border security vs. comprehensive reform The Republican […]

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RACINE, WI — Two Racine County teens are in custody and face homicide charges in connection with an Aug. 8 carjacking and fatal drive-by shooting on Byrd Avenue. A third teen remains at large. Cincere Davis, 17, of Mount Pleasant, and Alexjandro Medina, 15, of Racine, are being held in Racine County Jail on $100,000 […]

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MADISON, WI – In a campaign that opposition organizers turned into a referendum on the state Legislature’s Republican majority, Wisconsin voters answered “No” Tuesday to a state Constitutional amendment that would have stripped the governor’s power to independently spend federal emergency funds. The Associated Press called the outcome at 9:11 p.m., a little more than […]

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RACINE, WI — A 49-year-old man is dead after being shot on the city’s southwest side. This is Racine’s second homicide of 2024. According to a press release from the Racine Police Department, officers responded at 10:13 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, to the 5500 block of Byrd Avenue. Second homicide of 2024 When police arrived, […]

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RACINE, WI — A 33-year-old Lake Bluff, IL, man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a 66-year-old dementia patient faces two felony charges. Bradley Burgess is charged with felony theft and felony identification theft, which carry a possible prison term of 16 years and a $35,000 fine. Because the crime involved an elderly victim, […]

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BURLINGTON, WI — A call to police for about a man brandishing a gun last month eventually led to the arrest of a 48-year-old Burlington man, who now faces seven felony charges. Ryan Warren is charged with four felony counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and three felony counts of second-degree […]

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MILWAUKEE, WI — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a hazardous weather alert for Racine County that includes severe weather, flash flooding, and hazardous swimming conditions over the next 24 hours. Hazardous weather alert starts with storms Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop later this evening and continue through the night. The […]

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RACINE—This Sunday, August 4, the Racine Art Guild will host the 58th Annual Racine Starving Artist Fair at the DeKoven Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. RACINE—This Sunday, August 4, the Racine Art Guild will host the 58th Annual Racine Starving Artist Fair at the DeKoven Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This […]

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WATERFORD, WI — Karen Wandrey has been found safe and alive after walking away from her home on July 30. She was missing for about 48 hours. According to a press release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office at 5 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 1, Wandrey was undergoing medical evaluation and receiving care. She was […]