News in Racine

Prostate Cancer: Understanding Your Risk, Prevention, Detection
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, and 1 in 40 will die of the disease. Fortunately, when caught early, prostate cancer has one of the highest…

Six arrested after Caledonia shooting first called in as a hit-and-run; police credit Flock camera
Police say the Sept. 27 shooting on 6½ Mile Road was not random. Chief Christopher Botsch credits a Flock license plate camera for the arrests, weeks after the Racine County Sheriff's Office pulled its own Flock cameras. Six arrested after Caledonia shooting first called in as a…

Starbuck students take charge of the lunchroom compost bucket
RACINE, Wis. — Third- through fifth-graders at Starbuck International K-8 School have taken charge of the lunchroom compost bucket, running the daily collection that makes Starbuck the first school in Racine to bring food-waste composting into its lunch routine. Students in those…

Warren Matthew Ginn, 57 – Obituary
Warren Matthew Ginn, 57, died Sept. 9, 2026. A glazier and union member of Local 27, Warren loved competition and camaraderie. Service details at Racine County Eye. Warren Matthew Ginn, 57 – Obituary was first posted on September 25, 2026 at 11:03 am. ©2024 " Racine County Eye ".…

Mahone Foundation, Edvest to award $500 scholarships to 20 eighth-graders in Racine and Kenosha through essay contest
RACINE/KENOSHA — The Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Foundation and Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 college savings program are partnering on a scholarship initiative aimed at helping middle school students in Racine and Kenosha begin saving early for college or career training. The program…

Learn more about the three Wisconsin constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot
Wisconsin voters on Nov. 3 will decide whether to approve three Republican-led state constitutional amendments that GOP lawmakers say would limit government overreach and Democrats describe as unnecessary. The general election referendums would limit the governor’s use of the…

Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine – Obituary
Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine, died Sept. 15, 2026. She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church for over sixty years. Service details at Racine County Eye. Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 11:20 am. ©2024 " Racine County Eye…

Shirley Chmielewski, 91, of Racine – Obituary
Shirley J. Chmielewski, 91, of Racine, died Sept. 13, 2026. Real estate Hall of Fame recipient and community volunteer. Service details at Racine County Eye. Shirley Chmielewski, 91, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 10:38 am. ©2024 " Racine County…

McMynn parking ramp demolition underway in downtown Racine
Demolition of the McMynn parking ramp in downtown Racine is underway, and McMynn Tower residents who parked there have been contacted about other places to put their cars. The ramp is owned by the city, not by McMynn Tower. The city approved the demolition in its 2026 budget. The…

Understanding the Cost of Dental School Before You Enroll
Getting accepted into dental school is a major achievement, but acceptance is only one part of preparing for the years ahead. Before enrolling, future dental students need to understand what the education will cost and how those expenses will fit into their overall financial…

Passive Income from a Legal Perspective: Things to Know
Passive income is a phrase tossed around a lot, and many people are not immune to its allure. Who doesn’t want to generate additional income after all? However, if you do start earning passive income, it’s crucial to understand it from a legal perspective, including potential…

Casey Timothy McLeod, 61, of Racine – Obituary
Casey Timothy McLeod, 61, of Racine, died Aug. 26, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial Oct. 13, 2026. Service details at Racine County Eye. Casey Timothy McLeod, 61, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 23, 2026 at 12:39 pm. ©2024 " Racine County Eye ". Use of this feed…