Racine County Eye

06/10/2026

Liz Eournoville wants to give back to her community, which is why she's helping remodel a home with Habitat for Humanity at 2119 Mead Street.

06/10/2026

The most dangerous tick of the season has arrived, and it's barely visible to the naked eye. State DHS says young ticks are the biggest concern.

06/10/2026

https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/06/10/birth-control-protect-wisconsin/

A pair of Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers called for state protection of birth control because of what they called federal overreach.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

⏰ Just One Week Away! ⏰

Have you thought about how your assets, property, and wishes will be handled in the future?

Join Attorney James W. Pruitt for a free informational Estate Planning Workshop and learn the important steps you can take today to protect yourself, your family, and your legacy.

📅 One week from today
📍 1926 Albert St., Suite 201, Racine
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

During this seminar, Attorney Pruitt will discuss key estate planning topics and help attendees better understand the tools available to prepare for the future.

🍽️ Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Whether you're just beginning to think about estate planning or want to review your existing plans, this workshop is a valuable opportunity to get informed and ask questions.

📞 Please RSVP to reserve your spot.

Hosted by Pruitt Zabkowicz S.C. and Racine County Eye.

06/10/2026

Racine County sees late-night thunderstorms on Wednesday and stormy weather on Thursday with temperatures in the 80s. Rain is expected early next week.

06/09/2026

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

1) Park High School celebrates Class of 2026: ‘Never forget where you came from’
🎓Quick highlight🎓: “In the world you’re about to enter, there’s only one currency more valuable than money, status, talent, and achievement. That currency is time,” Malley said. “No loss should be more regrettable than the loss of your time. It’s the only thing in life that’s truly irretrievable.
👉Read more: https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/06/09/park-high-school-class-of-2026

2) WIAA Girls Soccer Regional Finals: Waterford breezes past Elkhorn behind four goals from Street
⚽Quick highlight⚽: On a regional final Saturday where matches normally feel more intense given the stakes, it felt like a family fun night out in Waterford. The stands were packed with people of all ages and the sideline was covered with lawn chairs of more fans. Kids were kicking around soccer balls while burgers and hot dogs were on the grill.
👉Read more: https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/06/09/wiaa-girls-soccer-regional-finals-waterford-breezes-past-elkhorn-behind-four-goals-from-street

⛈Tomorrow's Forecast🌧: Very warm and humid. Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of light showers in the morning, then chance of light showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Highest heat index readings 96 to 101 in the late morning and afternoon.

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

Washington Park High School's Class of 2026 earned more than $3 million in scholarships, one of the highest in the school district.

06/09/2026

Join Attorney James W. Pruitt and Racine County Eye for a seminar on estate planning on Wednesday, June 17.

This informational seminar will be at Racine County Eye's office, at 1926 Albert Street, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. RSVP today!

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06/09/2026

🗳️🍻 Join us for News and Brews: A Fundraiser for Election Coverage

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
📍 1926 Albert Street, Racine

Local elections shape our schools, taxes, public safety, housing, and everyday life in Racine County. But voters need reliable information they can trust.

That's why Racine County Eye is investing in nonpartisan, reader-focused election coverage that helps residents make informed decisions—not fuels outrage.

Your support helps fund:
✅ Nonpartisan voter guides
✅ Fact-checking and verification-first reporting
✅ Easy-to-understand election coverage
✅ Public records research and document review
✅ Transparent sourcing and corrections

This isn't your typical happy hour. It's a fundraiser that directly supports credible, local, independent journalism and the reporting it takes to cover elections the right way.

Enjoy an evening of conversation, community, and local journalism while helping ensure Racine County voters have the information they need before heading to the polls.

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
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06/09/2026

In addition to the $110 million one-year childcare bridge program, the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget included $66 million for providers.