Racine County Eye

01/06/2026

Waterford boys basketball faces its biggest test with games against the Southern Lakes Conference's only other unbeaten teams. Plus other key local matchups.

01/06/2026

EVENING UPDATE: Your Racine County News Roundup
Tonight's Top Stories:

1) U.S. strikes in Venezuela: Majority of Racine County Eye readers disagree with operation
🏛️Quick highlight🏦: One respondent said Venezuela was “under a dictatorship regime,” while another described Maduro as an “illegitimate leader and dictator.”
👉Read more: https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/01/05/readers-disagree-strikes-venezuela/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dlvr_auto

2) Brittany Booker Story: Terry Jackson pleads guilty to homicide, sentencing is March 13
🚨Quick highlight🚨: As part of the global offer, Jackson pleaded no contest to four felony charges
👉Read more: https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/01/05/jackson-plea-guilty-homicide-booker/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dlvr_auto

3) Foxconn pays Mount Pleasant up to $20 million under development agreement
💲Quick highlight💲: These make-up payments are part of Foxconn’s obligation to cover the gap between actual property tax revenue and the guaranteed minimums outlined in the original deal. Mount Pleasant and Racine County borrowed heavily for infrastructure and land acquisition tied to the project, and these payments help offset that debt.
👉Read more: https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/01/05/foxconn-property-taxes-20-million/

☁Tomorrow's Forecast☁: Cloudy. Patchy fog until late afternoon. Light rain in the morning, then chance of light rain in the late morning and afternoon. Highs around 40. North winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

What story matters most to you? Let us know in the comments!

RACINE, WI – A majority of Racine County Eye readers who participated in a recent poll say they oppose the U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and the capture

01/05/2026

What Racine County Eye noticed about the top 10 stories is how much readers respond to news from right here in our community.

01/05/2026

Pillar Health will host a walk-in pediatric flu vaccine clinic Jan. 7 in Racine, offering families an easy way to protect children during flu season.

01/05/2026

Steve Morris transforms Kenosha Bradford football, leads Red Devils to 7-3 record, playoff berth, and fan-voted Wisconsin Coach of the Year honor.

01/05/2026

iDental Family Dentistry and Orthodontics is one of the largest orthodontic-focused practicesserving Racine and Kenosha counties. The practice provides

01/05/2026

Foxconn has paid between $15 million and $20 million to the Village of Mount Pleasant as part of its ongoing financial obligations.

01/05/2026

Pillar Health will host a community blood drive Jan. 23 in Kenosha for National Blood Donor Month, helping address critical blood shortages in Wisconsin.

01/05/2026

RACINE, WI – A majority of Racine County Eye readers who participated in a recent poll say they oppose the U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and the capture

01/05/2026

⏳ 8 days until Pivot Club!

The first-ever Pivot Club business breakfast is almost here. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for practical ideas and meaningful connections, now’s the time to grab your seat.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now
📅 Tuesday, Jan. 13

👉 Get details & tickets:
https://racinecountyeye.com/2025/11/19/pivot-club-business-breakfast/