News across Greater Racine
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…
High School Football Week 7: Quinn Schultz runs wild as Union Grove beats Waterford 38-14
Quinn Schultz ran for three first-half TDs as unbeaten Union Grove beat rival Waterford 38-14 to close in on the Southern Lakes Conference title. High School Football Week 7: Quinn Schultz runs wild as Union Grove beats Waterford 38-14 was first posted on October 3, 2026 at 8:39…
New downtown Racine loan program offers low-interest, partly forgivable loans to fill vacant storefronts
The roughly $800,000 Downtown Racine Business Attraction Loan Program pairs a 0% forgivable loan with a market-rate loan for businesses that open in a vacant downtown Racine building. Here's how it works, who qualifies and how to apply. New downtown Racine loan program offers…
Racine’s 2027 Budget: Mason Gives Budget Address Monday; Council Takes Up Budget, Lawsuit Settlements Tuesday
Mayor Cory Mason gives his 2027 budget address to the Racine Common Council Oct. 5. On Oct. 6 the council refers the budget and two lawsuit settlements to committee; final votes include a $325,500 sewer contract. Racine’s 2027 Budget: Mason Gives Budget Address Monday; Council…
Steil’s $1 billion Medicaid claim holds up. His rural health figure doesn’t.
Rep. Bryan Steil's claim of a $1 billion Medicaid increase matches the state fiscal bureau's estimate. His rural health figure is overstated five times. Racine County Eye also checked challenger Mitchell Berman's Medicaid claims. Steil’s $1 billion Medicaid claim holds up. His…
Explainer: How Wisconsin’s hospital tax works and where the money goes
Wisconsin hospitals now pay about $1.51 billion a year in a state tax that draws about $1.22 billion in new federal Medicaid money. Here is how the hospital assessment works, who gets what, and what changes in 2028. Explainer: How Wisconsin’s hospital tax works and where the…
Top 5 Racine County Eye Stories from the week of October 3, 2026
From Medicare enrollment changes and downtown development to a Caledonia shooting, Microsoft’s investment in Mount Pleasant, and the investigation into Koreem Ozier’s death, this week’s most-read stories covered major news across Racine County. Here are the top five stories…
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…
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…
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…