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Gajewski excited to lead RUSD through challenges

Soren Gajewski looks forward to leading Racine Unified for the next two years but knows there are numerous challenges that will make the job difficult.

Green Party candidate secures ballot access for District 1 race

Wisconsin Green Party candidate Chester Todd on Monday secured ballot access for the Wisconsin Congressional District 1 race against incumbent Republican Rep. Bryan Steil.

Burlington's love affair with its community hospital still going strong after 100 years

Burlington is celebrating 100 years of a community hospital built in the aftermath of World War I.

Annual St. Rita Festival runs through Sunday evening

The annual St. Rita Festival featured food, live music, games and carnival rides over the weekend at 4339 Douglas Ave.

Burlington residents submit petition to city to stop animal hospital from boarding dogs

Residents on the north side of Burlington are fighting plans for a dog-boarding facility that they fear will bring noise and odor to the neighborhood.

Racine man charged with armed robbery that allegedly occurred in Caledonia

Damarrion Rockette of Racine has been charged with armed robbery and obstructing an officer after allegedly using a handgun to rob a man in Caledonia.

Yorkville votes to use eminent domain to secure site for new fire station

Yorkville village leaders have agreed to use eminent domain to acquire property for a new fire station, but the property owner says a court fight is not necessary.

Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

    Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

    RYDE ridership increases back to pre-pandemic numbers

      The RYDE Racine bus system saw a 40% increase in ridership in 2023, bringing it back to pre-pandemic numbers, according to the city.

      Six photos of Friday fun at the St. Rita Festival 2024

        The annual St. Rita Festival featured food, live music, games and carnival rides over the weekend at 4339 Douglas Ave.

        Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 15

          Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

          Historical homes you can own in the Racine County area

            Here are some Racine County homes with history that you might be able to call your own.

            Northern Cheyenne woman promotes healing, justice in Sand Creek reckoning events

              Cinnamon Kills First will never forget the first time she visitedthe Sand Creek Massacre site in Colorado.

              Racine County tourism generates $525 million as state breaks records

              Tourism in Racine County grew by 7.7% over 2022 and generated $525 million in economic impact in 2023, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.

              Three charged with felony child neglect in Mount Pleasant

              Three Mount Pleasant residents were charged Monday with multiple counts of neglecting a child after police responded to reports of three young boys roaming naked outside a motel room on Oakes Road. Preliminary hearings are set for June 20 and 27.

              Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 14

              Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

              Bike race to cause traffic impacts June 19 in Mount Pleasant

              TheTour of America's Dairyland Mount Pleasant Momentum bike race will temporarily impact traffic June 19, according to the village.

              Blue Angels Commander Alex Armatas in La Crosse

              U.S. Navy Blue Angels Cmdr. Alex Armatas talks about being in La Crosse, the new Blue Angels documentary and what to expect at the 2024 Deke Slayton Airfest.

              Your Father's Day Fun Guide

              We need to get serious for a moment here. It’s Thursday, which means Sunday is a scant three days from now.

              Outdoor music season heating up in Kenosha/Racine area

              It's another busy week for outdoor music, with area concert series continuing:

              'Rock the Lake' on June 15 in Twin Lakes

              TWIN LAKES — The “Rock the Lake” festival is 1-10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes.

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              Nine students graduate from RUSD transition program

              Nine students graduated Tuesday from the Racine Unified transition program.

              ArtMarket returns to Kenosha's Union Park on June 16

              KENOSHA — Starting on Sunday, June 18, the Kenosha ArtMarket will be back in the Union Park Arts District.

              Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket opens season June 16

              PLEASANT PRAIRIE — The Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket starts its new season this weekend in Prairie Springs Park, on the western shore of Lake Andrea.

              St. Rita Festival: June 14-16 in Racine

              CALEDONIA — Church festival season continues this weekend with the St. Rita Festival, Friday-Sunday, June 14-16, at St. Rita Catholic Church grounds, 4339 Douglas Ave.

              County at a 'crossroads,' Delagrave says

              The fentanyl crisis, mental health resources, updates to the 911 system and marina repairs were among the top priorities for Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave.

              ArtRoot seeking applications for Racine's next writer in residence

              ArtRoot is inviting local writers to apply to be Racine's next writer in residence.Applications for the next residency are due by midnight Saturday, June 15.

              Waterford high school honors 222 members of the Class of 2024

              More than 200 graduates are honored at Waterford Union High School in Racine County.

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