News in Racine
Ruth Elizabeth Swaagman, 84, of Racine – Obituary
Ruth Elizabeth Swaagman (née Veldboom) was born Sept. 7, 1942, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Edwin and Elizabeth Veldboom. She died Sept. 19, 2026. Ruth Elizabeth Swaagman’s Early Life Ruth grew up in Oostburg and attended Oostburg High School. She later earned her teaching…
Federal immigration policy may be worsening Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage, leaders say
Americans are getting older. In 2025, nearly 19% of the U.S. population was over 65, and the majority of them will need long-term care. Some home health agencies and nursing homes in Wisconsin have had to give up on plans started years ago to hire overseas workers after President…
Cynthia Lawrence, 100, of Racine – Obituary
Cynthia Lawrence, 100, of Racine, died Sept. 15, 2026. Born March 18, 1926, she was married to Joseph A. Lawrence Jr. for 68 years. Service details at Racine County Eye. Cynthia Lawrence, 100, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 22, 2026 at 7:22 pm. ©2024 " Racine…
Two Racine men arrested in fatal shooting of Koreem Ozier
Collin Wallace and Justin Millard, both 23 and both of Racine, were arrested Monday. The Racine County District Attorney's Office had not filed charges as of Tuesday. Two Racine men arrested in fatal shooting of Koreem Ozier was first posted on September 22, 2026 at 6:11 pm.…
What Shiba Inu Coin Is and Why People Talk About It
When Shiba Inu launched, half of its entire token supply was handed to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. He didn’t keep it. Buterin burned roughly 410 trillion tokens and donated most of the rest to charity. That single decision shaped much of what SHIB is today. So let’s talk…
Exploring the Growing Popularity of Sports Viewing in Wisconsin
Sport is one of the most popular pastimes on the planet with billions of people playing and watching all through the year. According to S&P Global, nearly 75 per cent of 2,501 adults surveyed in the United States have viewed at least one of the following sporting leagues: NFL…
S.O.L.E.’s Racine Policeman’s Ball Honors K9s October 10, 2026
Police dogs from across Racine County will be at Festival Hall on Oct. 10, when Support Our Law Enforcement (S.O.L.E.) holds its 12th annual Racine Policeman’s Ball. The fundraiser runs from 5 to 11 p.m. and benefits police departments across Racine County, primarily local…
Johnnie Neal Berryman, 77, of Mount Pleasant – Obituary
Johnnie Neal Berryman, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died Sept. 18, 2026. Homegoing service Oct. 2 at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Details at Racine County Eye. Johnnie Neal Berryman, 77, of Mount Pleasant – Obituary was first posted on September 22, 2026 at 12:35 pm. ©2024 " Racine…
Brino Williams, 10, of Racine – Obituary
Brino Williams, 10, died Sept. 15, 2026. Private services will be held per family wishes. Racine County Eye. Brino Williams, 10, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 22, 2026 at 12:34 pm. ©2024 " Racine County Eye ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial…
What Local Readers Should Know Before Choosing a Social Casino Platform
Online entertainment has become part of everyday life for many households. People stream shows, read local news, check sports scores, play mobile games, follow community updates, and use digital platforms in short moments throughout the day. That convenience creates more choice,…
Racine Theatre Guild to celebrate 50 years at Northwestern Avenue theater with free Oct. 4 event
RACINE — Racine Theatre Guild will celebrate 50 years at its Northwestern Avenue location with a free public event on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the theater’s home, 2519 Northwestern Ave., according to an announcement from the Guild. Organizers said a reception will start at 2 p.m.,…
Over Our Head Players to stage Stone Age musical “Firebringer” Sept. 25–Oct. 18 at Sixth Street Theatre
RACINE — Over Our Head Players will present Firebringer, a musical comedy set in a Stone Age world, with performances scheduled Sept. 25–27, Oct. 2–4, Oct. 9–11 and Oct. 15–18 at Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St. in downtown Racine, according to an announcement from the theater…