News across Racine County
Meet Scrappy: Featured Pet for October 2, 2026
Scrappy is a 3-year-old pup with brown eyes and red and white fur. He is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus. Adventure Buddy This adorable guy weighs 50 pounds and loves to have all the attention on him. He’s sure to keep you smiling with his…
New downtown Racine loan program offers low-interest, partly forgivable loans to fill vacant storefronts
The Downtown Racine Business Attraction Loan Program offers loans of typically no more than $250,000, with up to 50% forgiveness, to businesses that open in a vacant downtown Racine building. Here's who qualifies and how to apply. New downtown Racine loan program offers…
Racine Lutheran boys basketball coach Justin Hullum to step away from coaching for 2026-27 season
Racine Lutheran boys basketball coach Justin Hullum will step away from the program for the upcoming 2026-27 season to focus on his family, the school announced Wednesday afternoon. The statement, which was sent to the Racine County Eye and Journal Times, cited Hullum’s wife…
Racine PRCS fall league schedule lists games Oct. 5–7 at Island Park, plus Oct. 6 at Lincoln and Lockwood
RACINE — The City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) fall league schedule lists adult softball games for Monday, Oct. 5, through Wednesday, Oct. 7, with games scheduled at Island Park North and Island Park South. Additional games are listed for Tuesday, Oct.…
Racine County Weekly Weather Forecast — October 2
RACINE COUNTY, WI — This first week of October sees temperatures ranging from the 40s to the 60s, with cloudy weather. Dress for the forecast and plan accordingly while traveling and venturing outside. Forecast Overview Friday, October 2: Partly Cloudy with a high of 62F and a…
Allan Roberts, 92, of Racine – Obituary
Allan K. Roberts, 92, of Racine, died Sept. 23, 2026. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a United States Postal Carrier. Service details at Racine County Eye. Allan Roberts, 92, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on October 1, 2026 at 8:30 am. ©2024 " Racine County Eye…
Racine County Weekly Weather Forecast — October 1
RACINE COUNTY, WI — This first week of October sees temperatures ranging from the 40s to the 60s, with cloudy weather. Dress for the forecast and plan accordingly while traveling and venturing outside. Forecast Overview Thursday, October 1: Rain with a high of 65F and a low of…
Wisconsin’s Medicaid budget is $322 million short. Racine County is seeing one reason why
Nearly 1,000 Racine County children are enrolled in a Medicaid program whose costs are outpacing the state budget, as Wisconsin faces a projected $322.4 million gap. No coverage cuts or payment delays have been announced. Wisconsin’s Medicaid budget is $322 million short. Racine…
Peter James Ross, 89, of Franksville – Obituary
Peter James Ross, 89, of Franksville, died Sept. 27, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Service details at Racine County Eye. Peter James Ross, 89, of Franksville – Obituary was first posted on September 30, 2026 at 1:49 pm. ©2024 " Racine County…
Racine Unified board unanimously censures member Mike Bellagio over social media post
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. Racine Unified board unanimously…
OPINION: I was named in Mike Bellagio’s post. Here is how we covered it.
Racine County Eye publisher Denise Lockwood on how RCE covered the Racine Unified censure of Mike Bellagio, a post that named her, and the standard elected officials owe the community. OPINION: I was named in Mike Bellagio’s post. Here is how we covered it. was first posted on…
Racine woman charged with armed burglary after gun fires inside her father’s Mount Pleasant home
A 21-year-old Racine woman is charged with armed burglary, six counts of recklessly endangering safety and two counts of child neglect after a gun fired inside a Durand Avenue home in Mount Pleasant on Sept. 29, 2026. Police said no one was struck. Racine woman charged with armed…