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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Feb. 17 meeting, the Racine Unified School Board approved the 2026-27 calendar by a 6–2 vote after addressing public concerns and reducing early release days from 30 to 25 to boost educator training (first day Sept. 1, last day June 10). Racine County Eye
- ➤ Starting March 2, families can enroll their children in Racine Unified School District's (RUSD) 2026-27 kindergarten program, preparing them for the upcoming school year. The Journal Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lamont Hamilton, 35 points shy from the record, attempted his break Tuesday at St. Catherine’s + he will try again Thursday at Nicolet and Friday at Kenosha St. Joseph if needed. Other high school sports include basketball, swimming at Waukesha South and wrestling sectionals across the county. Racine County Eye
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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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