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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:

Outdoor music season heating up in Kenosha/Racine area

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

    Hot Takes: What We Love This Week (June 13-20, 2024)

      Here’s a sampling of things we love this week:

      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.

              Bhatia named technical college board member of year

              RamBhatia, a Gateway Technical College Board member, was named 2024 Board Member of the Year by the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association.

              New job postings for Racine County job seekers

              Browse through the latest Racine County employment postings and find your next career.

              Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 13

              Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

              Celebrating Racine County-area engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays

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              Caledonia awards contract for Sundance Heights improvements

              The Caledonia Village Board voted to award a contract for Sundance Heights Water Main improvements to A.W. Oakes & Son at its Tuesday meeting.

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              Former President Donald Trump to hold rally in Racine next week

              Trump will hold a rally Tuesday at Racine Festival Park, where he will look to target Biden on issues ranging from the economy to border security and crime.

              Racine Juneteenth parade set for Saturday

              A Juneteenth parade will occur Saturday, and parade organizers look forward to celebrating with the community.

              Eight photos of RUSD transition program graduation 2024

              Nine students graduated Tuesday from the Racine Unified transition program.

              Burlington seeking closure with trial set for February in Walmart 'dark store' tax dispute

              A judge has scheduled a trial for February in a "dark store" tax dispute between Walmart and the City of Burlington.

              290 Horlick students graduate in Class of 2024

              William Horlick High School held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 8.

              Ethics complaint filed against Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot

              A Mount Pleasant resident has filed an ethics complaint against Village President David DeGroot regarding his alleged involvement in illegal dumping of pond waste on village land.

              Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

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