Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
Good morning, Racine.
Wells Fargo will close its Dr. Martin Luther King Drive branch on May 6 + customers can use its Durand Avenue location for banking services as the bank adjusts its branch network to meet modern mobile banking needs.
Racine County high schools are updating their AI policies to balance innovative classroom use with academic fairness.
Union Grove and Racine Lutheran are revising teacher practices and assessments to support safe tech use (school officials said).
Students and families celebrated Motown Community Night on Tuesday at Knapp Elementary where they danced, ate, and laughed together.
Racine Zoo confirmed that Yellow, a 34-year-old African penguin recognized for her yellow band (on her left flipper), was euthanized on Feb.
4 after suffering from worsening arthritis and declining appetite. A guest favorite since 2007, she had also formed a close bond with a male penguin named Bob.
A Sturtevant-based property management company acquired the 18th Street building and will move into its new headquarters in Racine on March 1—marking a key step in its local expansion.
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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