Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ RYDE Racine provided over 1,053,361 rides in 2024—a 49% increase since 2021—which helped residents get to work, school, and healthcare. Transit director Trevor Jung said local employers supported adding closer bus stops and a feasibility study for a rail link connecting Racine to Kenosha and Milwaukee will complete in 2025. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Racine residents voted Tuesday to raise their annual property tax levy by $1.5 million to help fund the fire department — both RFD and the firefighters union reacted to the decision, noting that the additional funding will support better emergency services. The Journal Times
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Always A Bridesmaids
2-3:30 p.m. — Racine Theatre Guild — Ticket prices vary — Experience the drama and laughter of 'Always A Bridesmaids' live in Racine.
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4th Annual Downtown Candy Hop
12-2 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free candy and scavenger hunt — Enjoy a sweet adventure with free candy giveaways from local businesses and a fun scavenger hunt.
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SEWERFest
12-5 p.m. — Fountain Banquet Hall — Admission varies — Explore a unique collection of diverse captive bred animals and learn alongside local breeders.
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Cinco K Mayo
8:54 p.m. – 12:54 a.m. — José's Blue Sombrero | Racine — Entry fees apply — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive 5K race and fun festivities.
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Crisis Intervention Partners Training
8 AM – 4 PM — Ascension All Saints Hospital — Contact for details — Gain essential crisis intervention skills to support the Racine community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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