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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house explosion and fire in Racine, Wisconsin, injured two and showcased heroic neighborly assistance in rescuing a trapped resident. CBS58
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Racine County Sheriff's Office arrested three individuals on multiple counts of possession of child pornography following tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. FOX6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Racine Unified School District, already facing a $20 million deficit, risks losing $33.86 million in federal funding if the U.S. Department of Education is eliminated, potentially impacting special education, free school meals, and academic support for students. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Racine County is accepting applications for the 2025 SC Johnson Aquatic Center Scholarship Program, offering discounted passes to eligible residents. The Journal Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Low voter turnout marked the Feb. 18 primary in Racine, with Kaprelian and Jorgensen advancing in the 5th district, Allen and Schwanke in the 9th, and Underly and Kinser for state superintendent. Racine County Eye
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tacarri Hicks, a junior at Racine Case High School, scored 52 points in a single game and surpassed 1,000 career points, marking her as one of Wisconsin's top high school basketball talents. Racine County Eye
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Open Auditions for Legally Blonde: The Musical
The Racine Theatre Guild is hosting open auditions for 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' over the weekend.
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THRIVE Home and Wellness Expo
Racine County's leading lifestyle event focuses on connecting local businesses with homeowners and wellness enthusiasts, featuring home improvement, lifestyle enhancement, and wellness solutions.
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Empty Bowls Community Fundraiser
The Empty Bowls event in Racine offers handmade ceramic bowls, hearty soup, local art auctions, and live music, all raising funds to combat hunger and homelessness.
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Belle City Mardi Gras Celebration
Experience the vibrant spirit of New Orleans in Racine with live music, delicious Cajun food, and a variety of bourbon and cocktail offerings.
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RAYVEN and Leroy Booker Live Performance at The White Lilac
Experience an evening of diverse musical performances featuring RAYVEN, a dynamic singer-songwriter blending R&B, hip-hop, and more, alongside Leroy Booker, a sonic storyteller from Kenosha.
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15th Annual Mostaccioli Dinner Fundraiser
The 15th Annual Mostaccioli Dinner features various raffles and culinary enjoyment, with proceeds benefiting veterans' charities.
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