Crusaders to be led by 2012 alumnus Tyler Hughes while Hullum takes leave.

The Racine Unified Board of Education unanimously approved a public censure Monday of board member and Clerk Mike Bellagio over an Aug. 24 Facebook post about Kelly Gallaher, chair of the Democratic Party of Racine County, and several other women.

A gun went off during a confrontation between two women on the 1700 block of Durand Avenue in Mount Pleasant on Sept. 29, 2026. No one was struck. A 21-year-old Racine woman was booked into the Racine County Jail on multiple counts of recklessly endangering safety.

Complaints say the accused gunman fired twice during a street fight at 12th and Memorial.

Money would help hold down the tax levy starting in 2027, officials say. The Village Board hasn’t decided how to spend it.

Starbuck International K-8 students are leading a school composting program, collecting cafeteria food waste and helping divert organic material from landfills.

Racine is demolishing the downtown McMynn parking garage, replacing it with a surface lot by late November. Tower residents get temporary parking.

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Collin Wallace and Justin Millard, both 23 and both of Racine, were arrested Monday. The Racine County District Attorney's Office had not filed charges as of Tuesday.

Monument Mash returns to downtown Racine Oct. 24 with free family activities, a costume contest, candy and games, pending approval of a street closure.

Racine Theatre Guild will mark 50 years at its Northwestern Avenue theater with a free event Oct. 4, starting with a 2 p.m. reception and a 2:30 p.m. program.

A Racine man died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle on Hubbard Street. Police arrested a Mount Pleasant woman on suspicion of intoxicated driving.

Ozier, Case High School’s all-time leading scorer, was shot during an altercation with a man police have not identified. No arrest has been announced.

Enjoy Mount Pleasant will collect reclaimed hardwood Oct. 10 for a Thomas Dambo troll sculpture planned for next year.

Downtown Racine Corporation cited weather alerts and lightning risk; vendors will receive full refunds

Racine County sheriff's deputy James Lehman faces four felonies after a turkey hunting shooting injured a fellow deputy and his 7-year-old son.

A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Racine and Kenosha Counties Friday, with 3- to 4-foot waves and dangerous currents expected along Lake Michigan.

Franklin police will conduct regular patrols at Indian Community School when students return Monday, following a handgun threat against a staff member. The school is also adding private security and other support services.

MILWAUKEE - (Civic Media) - The Milwaukee Brewers will hold a “Rally for October” fan celebration and watch party September 22 at American Family Field as the team prepares for the 2026 postseason.

RACINE, Wis. (WRJN) - New townhomes are now for sale in Racine’s Lincoln-King neighborhood, offering qualified buyers a chance to purchase a home as part of a wider effort to rebuild the area.

The Racine Common Council voted Sept. 15 to end its Flock camera contract in 30 days, reversing committee advice — Mayor Cory Mason broke a 7-7 tie.

Wisconsin families, farmers, manufacturers and small businesses should not be asked to subsidize infrastructure built primarily to serve some of the largest and most profitable companies in the world.

Party on the Pavement returns Sept. 19 in downtown Racine from noon to 7 p.m. with free admission, live music stages, food vendors, BMX shows and new live wrestling.

Downtown Racine Corporation will open an online silent auction Sept. 19 for 25 giant “Greetings from Racine” postcard artworks, with bidding ending Oct. 17.

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A 17-year-old Racine teen wanted in a fatal Mount Pleasant shooting was arrested in Chicago and is awaiting extradition to Wisconsin.

KENOSHA, Wis. (WRJN) - Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis’ law license was reinstated Tuesday, less than a day after it was suspended over his failure to cooperate with an investigation in…

Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis had his license to practice law suspended Monday.

Gateway Technical College students will join Project HOPE in Kenosha for a National Voter Registration Day public art and voter-registration event.

SC Johnson awarded an $8,000 grant to Faith, Hope & Love to support its Duffels for Kids backpack program and provide bags for children across Wisconsin.

Union Grove High School renovations are nearing completion, adding new science classrooms, a media room, secure entrances, and other improvements.

Racine Common Council approved rezoning the D.P. Wigley Building at 234 Wisconsin Ave. as a local landmark, recognizing the historic former Emerson Linseed Oil Building.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRJN) - Nonprofits in Racine and Kenosha counties are among 402 Wisconsin organizations sharing $1.6 million in grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation, as the Packers prepare t…

Stevens Point, Winnebago County, Fond du Lac County and Sheboygan are among the Wisconsin communities that have recently moved away from Flock license plate reader cameras.

Jonathan Bechman worked for the sheriff’s department for 15 years before he pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors in a domestic abuse case involving his wife.

The service has a track record of success and growing demand, but state lawmakers have failed to provide permanent funding.

Assistant coach Travis Whitt named interim coach for remainder of the season

Party on the Pavement returns to downtown Racine on Sept. 19 from noon to 7 p.m. with free admission, live music stages, food vendors and new live wrestling.

Starbuck International K-8 students will collect cafeteria food scraps as part of Racine’s composting program, helping divert food waste from landfills.

Stand Down 2026 will be held Oct. 3 at Festival Hall in Racine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering 50+ community resource providers. Free admission and parking.

The common council could vote to terminate the police department’s contract with Flock Safety during a Sept. 8 meeting. Sheboygan Mayor Ryan Sorenson said public works staff have wrapped the cameras in plastic ahead of that meeting.

Snap-on will remain title sponsor of the Milwaukee Mile INDYCAR weekend for multiple years and renewed its partnership with INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Racine seniors seeking affordable housing can explore subsidized apartments, senior living options, waiting lists and local resources through the HOPES Center.

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Wisconsin's new Medicaid work requirement starts in 2027. Racine and Kenosha counties say current staff will absorb added work, while FoodShare quality-assurance positions cannot be used for Medicaid work-rule processing.

SC Johnson’s Golden Rondelle Theater will host free screenings of the Bob Uecker documentary “UECK” on Aug. 25-26 in Racine. Reservations encouraged.

Exercise YETI 2026 brings 120 emergency responders to Union Grove Aug. 19. Learn why sirens, emergency vehicles and closures are part of the drill.

Christopher Cheek quit the Grafton Police Department after an investigation revealed he exchanged sexual messages with a victim in a pending criminal case. Cheek and his current chief say the interactions were consensual.

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