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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lionel Railroad Club of Southeast Wisconsin will host an open house tomorrow (Saturday, April 12) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Racine. The Journal Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Racine is set to begin replacing 500 lead service lines in residential properties this summer using $5 million in federal funds — $3.25 million of which is already secured — and work will resume as soon as weather permits. The city may face delays from a local labor shortage while state officials defend the federal lead pipe rule that aims to reduce lead exposure in drinking water. Racine County Eye
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Racine County’s planned expansion of its 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline halted after a $250,000 federal grant was canceled on March 24—county officials say they will use existing resources to keep crisis services running as they pursue legal steps to restore funding. The grant was meant to support additional staff and improve linkages with local mental health providers, but current operations continue while the case unfolds. Racine County Eye
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Twelve of Racine County’s 16 municipalities let homeowners raise backyard chickens if they follow rules that limit flocks to four hens kept in a coop with an attached run — roosters are banned in most areas. Local poultry expert Gary Rossman advises new owners to review town ordinances, register their flocks for bird flu tracking and get affordable chicks and supplies from local sources. Racine County Eye
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Olympic gold medalist Jason Lezak will visit Racine’s TEAM SEA tomorrow at Racine Aquatic Center to lead swim clinics, sign autographs, and share his famous 2008 Olympic relay race story—sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. for TEAM SEA members only. Racine County Eye
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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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