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Racine
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Raymond School District is forming a 10 to 15-member facilities task force (applications available later this month) to review a feasibility study on aging school infrastructure and advise on necessary upgrades. The group will meet in late summer or early fall as the district prepares for a potential referendum in April. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting a Chili Ice Walk on Feb. 20 with chili-sampling and ice sculpting along Main and 6th, following an Olaf scavenger hunt on Feb. 15. The agency also honored local growth at its State of the Downtown Awards on Jan. 26 at The Red Onion. CBS58
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded at 5:59 a.m. Tuesday to a house blaze on Buchanan Street that injured one person, killed two cats, and displaced 10 residents on Racine's north side, and they had the flames under control within 30 minutes. Racine County Eye
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Racine County Eye hosts Pivot Club, a 90-minute small-business growth breakfast with a mini-workshop and roundtable on local SEO and directory hygiene on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 1926 Albert St. Racine County Eye
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Film critic Pam Powell of Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam reviews local films Send Help and A Private Life, which will play in theaters this weekend. CBS58
- ➤ The Racine Art Museum will host the annual RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition in its expanded downtown gallery on March 13 and 14. Artists of all backgrounds can submit free entries by dropping them off at RAM from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and compete for a Golden PEEPS® Bunny award. CBS58
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ RUSD will vote on a revised 2026-27 school calendar that cuts early release days from 30 to 25, following feedback from parents and teachers. The extra hour on those days will be used for professional learning communities and academic support, officials said. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Racine was named a 2025 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance for its work in making technology available to all. Chief Information Officer Adele Edwards was recognized this week at a national conference for helping bring high-speed internet to local residents. Racine County Eye
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Super Bowl Bash at Buckets Pub
4-10 p.m. — Buckets Pub 2nd Round — $75-$600 depending on seating — Enjoy friends, food, and fun at the ultimate Super Bowl event.
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BACR 4th Annual Artists Awards Ceremony
5-8 p.m. — Gateway Technical College — Fundraiser — Celebrate the artistic excellence of Racine with awards and captivating performances.
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Driver's License Reinstatement Clinic
11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Racine Public Library — Free entry — Get assistance from volunteer attorneys to help navigate Wisconsin driver’s license reinstatement.
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The WhiskeyBelles
7-9:30 p.m. — Racine Theatre Guild — $20 Adults, $18 Seniors, $15 Students — Experience the captivating harmonies of an all-female Americana trio bringing classic country tunes to life.
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Chili Ice Walk
12-4 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience ice sculpting, chili sampling, and a scavenger hunt in a festive downtown setting.
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