Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
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🏘️ Community
UScellular will offer 4,000 free Summerfest tickets at four stores in Brookfield, Greendale, Racine, and Germantown on Monday, May 5 starting at 10 a.m.—each customer can receive two tickets and enter to win a VIP Summerfest Pack with extras like 3-Day passes and backstage wristbands. The company also plans to revive its US Mode Lounge at the festival to give fans a more engaging experience.
🚨 Crime
A 42-year-old Racine man was charged on April 22 in connection with an armed home invasion.
🎓 Education
The Raymond School Board on Tuesday approved staff cuts — eliminating positions for the dean of students, a first grade teacher, a middle school social studies instructor, a special education teacher, a special education aide and a part-time interventionist — due to a failed school referendum. Superintendent Michael Leach said the cuts will hurt students and the district will hold public sessions to discuss its future plans.
🏛️ Government
Community leaders celebrated the opening of the new downtown COP House — a facility for the Racine Police Department — at 434 Main St on Wednesday.
🏥 Health
Racine County officials and local health providers warn that proposed federal changes to Medicaid could cut up to $93 million in funding and risk essential services for 35,000 residents who rely on the program—critics say the cuts may reduce support for addiction recovery, mental health, and emergency care as Congress plans further budget measures later this year.
🏈 Sports
Racine native JayVian Farr was invited to attend the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie mini-camp as a tryout player after his standout career at Augustana University — his family celebrated the news as he prepared to compete during the camp’s four-to-five days of training.
🎉 Racine Events
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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.
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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