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Dahms on Racine County firefighter training: 'It comes together so much better on the real scene when you know and trust each other'

Firefighters from at least four different departments were all recently on the scene in Racine County for a real house fire leaders used as a training tool.

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 25, 2022

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Racine shooting victim: 'I truly believe I was a target of it because I suffered the most hits'

A woman who was shot at 509 Social Lounge in Racine was recently released from the hospital.

By Trina Thomas | Mar 25, 2022

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'I was really grateful': Racine police officer gifts boy with a pet cat after house fire

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 11, 2022

Racine police officers recently gifted a new pet cat to a boy after he lost his cat to a fire.

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'Who Gets to Vote' program to be at Kenosha and Racine public libraries this month

By Emily Bevard | Mar 6, 2022

“Who Gets to Vote,” a program designed to raise awareness around the people’s right and responsibility to vote, will be at the Kenosha and Racine public libraries beginning March 7.

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'This pandemic has just been a struggle': Wisconsin firefighters fall victim to COVID-19

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 6, 2022

Putting out fires has always carried a risk to personal safety, but since 2020 firefighters have faced a new, sometimes fatal, foe: COVID-19.

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Wisconsin reports best COVID-19 numbers since Christmas

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 2, 2022

The omicron variant of COVID-19 is finally loosening its grip on the country, and Wisconsin is no exception.

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'My thoughts and prayers are with the families': McGuire sends condolences to victims of Saxony Manor apartment fire

By David Beasley | Jan 25, 2022

State Rep. Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) sent his condolences to those affected by the recent Saxony Manor apartment fire.

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Steil: COVID-19 school closures have ‘negative effects’ on mental health

By Tamara Browning | Jan 11, 2022

A U.S. Representative from Wisconsin who is known to schedule children’s mental health forums recently cited a New York Times article in advocating against COVID-19-related school closures.

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'Protect yourself, your loved ones and our community': Mason reports 150 Racine residents have died from COVID

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 18, 2021

Racine Mayor Cory Mason is pleading with residents to take action after the city’s COVID-19 death count recently reached a new milestone.

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Steil, Mason express gratitude on Veterans Day: 'Thank you for your service'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2021

Rep. Bryan Steil and Mayor Cory Mason made time this Veterans Day to salute armed force members everywhere, with Steil presenting Burlington resident Bob Boulden with the First District’s 2021 Veteran of the Year award.

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Six Racine individuals were shot while at a vigil for a young victim: 'It sounded like it was just a firecracker'

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 23, 2021

A Racine community is shaken after six individuals were shot while attending a vigil for a 20-year-old individual who was shot in the same area in 2020.

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'He has a way of talking and motivating kids': Racine Lutheran Crusaders undefeated in football

By Art Benavidez | Oct 12, 2021

Racine Lutheran’s football team is in the midst of one of its most dominant seasons in school history.

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Franklin wins against Bradford 42-3

By Zachary Richter | Oct 6, 2021

Some major events that took place on Sept. 24 include Tremper acquiring a colossal win over Racine Case at 34-24 at Hammes Field.

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Racine man arrested for intoxicated hit and run on police officer

By Ariana Chiarenza | Sep 28, 2021

A Racine man is being charged with driving while intoxicated, hitting a police officer’s car, injuring the officer and fleeing the scene on Sept. 18 following a hit-and-run.

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'Get vaccinated': Mason encourages vaccinations as his children were exposed to COVID-19 at school

By John Sammon | Sep 22, 2021

Racine Mayor Cory Mason said his two children both under 12 years of age and not eligible for a vaccine were exposed to the COVID-19 virus at school during their first two weeks of attendance.

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'It's highly contagious and very dangerous': Widow helps community get vaccinated against COVID-19 after losing husband

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 8, 2021

Racine Mayor Cory Mason is sharing the story of a widow who is working to vaccinate people against the coronavirus.

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Racine wage growth falling behind as consumer prices rise to 'the highest they’ve been in eight and a half years'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 3, 2021

In Racine County and Wisconsin, the rate of inflation is outpacing wage growth, reducing citizen's ability to afford the cost of basic commodities.

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'It’s a blast to race at Elkhart Lake again': Rudd finishes second in TC America competition

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 3, 2021

Racine, Wisconsin native Jacob Rudd finished second in his return home for the debut of the TCX racing division in the TC America competition at Road America in Elkhart Lake.

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'It didn't have to happen this way': Kenosha recovers from riots, looting damages a year after Jacob Blake was shot

By John Sammon | Aug 27, 2021

Critics of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) over his handling of the riots in Kenosha a year ago linger on as the community struggles to get back to normal and repair damage from arson and looting.

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Janesville Rock Aqua Jays win national team title at Show Ski National Championships

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 18, 2021

Despite coming in third place during a competition at Red Sands Beach in Wisconsin Rapids last month, the Janesville Rock Aqua Jays took home the top prize at the 46th Indmar Marine Engines Division 1 Show Ski National Championships.