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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Racine Zoo welcomed a newborn Hartmann’s Mountain zebra on April 25 at 8:38 p.m. born to Promise and Obi. The foal, the zoo’s second under the Species Survival Plan to protect vulnerable zebras—vital for global conservation—will soon be named in a public contest. FOX6
- ➤ Mount Pleasant is expanding its tourism efforts with a summer schedule that will include a free concert series starting on June 17th (featuring acts like the Stephen Hull Experience) and events such as a bicycle race qualifier and chalk art festival, while the village renewed its partnership with Visit Racine County and increased its support to $625,000. Tourism Director Matt Prochaska now serves on VRC’s board to help boost local attractions and regional tourism. Racine County Eye
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old man is in grave condition after being shot in the head Tuesday, April 29 on Racine's north side & police responded at 8:30 p.m. to the 2300 block of Erie Street with the suspect still at large. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ About 70 demonstrators gathered outside the Racine Social Security office on Wednesday, April 30 + they delivered baked goods and thank-you cards to staff while protesting federal changes that led to workforce cuts and office closures. Racine County Eye
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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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