Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
Good morning, Racine.
Plumb Gold in downtown Racine is celebrating 50 years with a fundraiser that will raise $50,000 for United Way.
Owner Austin Schultz will kick off the drive with a $5,000 seed donation — events planned include a customer celebration in July and a November presentation.
Ashleigh Henrichs was selected at a Feb.
2 appointment committee meeting and now awaits WTCSB approval for a board seat at Gateway Technical College (decision pending).
Hundreds of students and families toured the new Red Apple K-8 STEAM School during Monday's open house, exploring interactive exhibits + classroom spaces that showcase modern STEAM learning.
Since New Year's Day, three measles cases in separate Wisconsin communities have raised concerns among health experts about a potential wider outbreak; experts advise those eligible to get the MMR vaccine (the only prevention) as vaccination rates remain below herd immunity levels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Tribute to Bix Fest 2026
12:00 p.m. — Delta Hotels Mount Pleasant — Ticketed event — Experience a weekend filled with traditional jazz, swing music, dancing, and film screenings honoring the legacy of Phil Pospychala.
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