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Toney, Wisconsin AG candidate: 'I spoke with voters about my plan' to curb violence, drugs

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 18, 2022

Wisconsin attorney general candidate Eric Toney has no patience for all the violence that he’s seeing.

Nicholas Payne Sr. on son's Junior Olympic Performance: 'He’s a real hard worker'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 11, 2022

Nicholas Payne Jr. is quickly making a name for himself as a star athlete.

Racine's Mason on Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour: 'We've gotten great feedback'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 7, 2022

The city of Racine is poised to be a regular stop on a new 1,100-mile, multi-state trek around Lake Michigan that is being billed as encouraging tourism and green energy while traveling.

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Racine County Sheriff: 'I am disheartened by the apparent vulnerabilities in My Vote Wisconsin'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 3, 2022

Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling is sounding the alarm about what he views as “vulnerabilities” in the state’s election website, arguing that people can request absentee ballots under someone else’s name.

Racine murder victim's family, friends celebrate guilty verdict with toast in honor of loved one

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 31, 2022

Family members and friends of Racine bartender Becky Rannow are celebrating a guilty verdict against the man charged with her 2021 murder.

Racine County district attorney finds Officer Zachary Brenner 'immune from criminal liability' in fatal shooting

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 30, 2022

Racine County Police Officer, Zachary Brenner, will not face charges in connection with a shooting that left a man dead following a May 20 traffic stop.

Racine Raiders coach Kennedy: 'We played with a lot of energy, a lot of tempo and had a lot of attitude.'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 26, 2022

A high-spirited Racine Raiders team rode their emotion to a 44-14 Mid-States Football League win over the Illinois Cowboys on July 13, easily avenging their only loss of the season.“We had a great practice on Wednesday and it carried into tonight,” Raiders coach Wilbert Kennedy told The Journal Times.

Racine County executive on Summer Youth Employment initiative: 'We are proud to invest in the success of our young people'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 24, 2022

Racine County leaders have their minds tuned to the future in building the area’s Summer Youth Employment initiative.

AJ Dillon takes down Kenosha Kingfisher's mascot in 'Oklahoma drill' with brutal tackle

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 23, 2022

Green Bay Packers fan Brendan Hall beams at the mention of star running back AJ Dillon’s takedown of Kenosha Kingfishers’ mascot King Elvis.

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Racine Raiders Payne: 'We appreciate Grand Rapids coming to play.'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 15, 2022

The Racine Raiders stepped on the gas in their 70-0 blowout win over the Grand Rapid Seminoles earlier this month.

Billy's Posse, Racine FD, others help rescue dog stuck in storm drain

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 11, 2022

Racine residents from all over came together for a common cause on July 4 after a dog was found trapped in a storm drain.

Real Racine gets city ready for Fourth Fest

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 6, 2022

Summer fun is alive and well in Racine, and Real Racine representative Cari Greving is among those basking in the celebration.

Downtown Racine Corporation: 'We are excited to be able to offer so much free live music'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 10, 2022

This summer is shaping up as the season of good vibes, courtesy of the Downtown Racine Corporation (DRC).

Racine's Mason on cemetery shooting: 'The violence has got to stop!'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 7, 2022

After a cemetery shooting in the area that left at least two people injured, Racine Mayor Cory Mason wasted little time in issuing a juvenile curfew ordinance through the weekend of June 5.

Racine County foster parent recruiter: 'Foster care helps the whole family'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 7, 2022

Racine County's foster care information series is underway this month, teaching locals what is involved in becoming a foster parent.

Mayor of Racine: 'We've certainly seen a spike this year in crime and gunshots.'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 6, 2022

Racine voters are set to decide if they want to raise property taxes by $2 million as part of a plan to fund 11 new police officers.

Amateur baseball coach Schiestle: 'They’re just fun kids who just want to play baseball so hard.'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2022

Across the Racine region, longtime local baseball coach Jack Schiestle is widely viewed as a legend in more than just one field.

Michael McAllister, student at Case High School: 'When we first started this project, we thought we were wasting lumber.'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 1, 2022

Michael McAllister loves the way he and other Case High School students have been allowed to take matters in their own hands as part of the Habitat for Humanity project they are now working on.

Joe Manley: 'I feel like they dominated us in terms of possession'

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2022

In a battle between Racine County’s two only ranked girls’ soccer teams, Union Grove knocked off the Prairie Hawks 2-0 in a nonconference showdown at Wind Point May 23.

Julie Hueller: 'Our children are the most important community asset that we have'

By Glenn Minnis | May 25, 2022

With May being Children's Mental Health Month, Racine Collaborative for Children’s Mental Health officials are working to bring more attention to the issue.

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