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Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mother and daughter Amy Valukas and Ally Heintz opened Busias XOXO at 210 Third St, where the Polish bakery offers cookies and eclectic goods; the duo currently travels to Waukesha for a commercial kitchen (often starting their baking at 3 a.m.) and plans to secure a local facility soon. Racine County Eye
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Racine native George Chardukian, a wealth management advisor, joined Carthage College’s Board of Trustees after donating support for the Dudley Riggle Endowed program. His appointment adds a local perspective to the college’s leadership. The Journal Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WisDOT Engineering Chief Jason Roselle shared an update on I-94 construction from Mar. 6 that is expected to last for years + affect local driving. The update highlights long-term changes that commuters should plan for. CBS58
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Racine native Jimmie Ward (the only first-round pick from our city) will be released by the Texans today, closing his 11-season NFL career that included a Super Bowl start and a Juneteenth youth camp. His release saves the team ($750,000) in cap space. Racine County Eye
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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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The Tannahill Weavers Concert
8-11 p.m. — McAuliffe's Pub — Ticketed event — Experience the lively Celtic sounds of Scotland's Tannahill Weavers in a cozy pub setting.
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