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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shipwreck hunters led by Paul Ehorn discovered the 217-foot Lac La Belle — a luxury steamer that sank in 1872 — offshore between Racine and Kenosha using side-scan sonar; they announced the find Friday, Feb. 13. The vessel’s hull remains intact despite covering by quagga mussels. FOX6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 80-year-old Paul Ehorn found the Lac La Belle shipwreck 20 miles offshore on Monday, Feb. 16, ending his 60-year search and solving a 150-year-old maritime mystery on Lake Michigan. FOX6
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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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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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