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Monday, May 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Racine County said the Franksville Craft Beer Garden season will begin on May 16 with a weekend of live music, food trucks and local craft beers. The event takes place at Franksville Memorial Park and will have Friday events from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday events from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. CBS58
- ➤ Veteran-owned restaurant The Bunker in Racine County displays military artifacts such as a tank, helicopter, and two jets—making it a fun haven for veterans. The venue has long served as a unique meeting space for those who served. CBS58
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A detached garage in Kansasville caught fire on May 10 when a lawn mower ignited inside, and fire crews from 12 departments used 25,000 gallons of water and five gallons of foam—leaving the structure and its contents a total loss—despite a rapid response. FOX6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alejandro Sierra—one of Wisconsin's Most Wanted—was sentenced to 50 years in prison after being found guilty of fatally shooting his girlfriend in Racine on May 9. FOX6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Racine Zoo announced a slate of upcoming events including Bloody Mary Fest on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the lakefront—where visitors can sample local drinks and vote on their favorites—and a charity golf outing on June 23 at Meadowbrook Country Club to support animal care, with additional wine tastings and a music tribute planned later this season. CBS58
- ➤ The Racine Art Museum will launch Gallery Game Night — a free after-hour event on May 29 for adults 21+ where locals can play games, sip a cocktail or mocktail, and explore art inspired by the Fool Me Once exhibit. The event is part of a new series and comes as Downtown Racine hosts its first HayMarket of the season. CBS58
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five Gilmore Fine Arts K-8 School music groups won gold last month at the Worldstrides Heritage Festival in New Orleans. Students and teachers arrived with little time to prepare, quickly changing from pajamas to performance attire + earning top scores that brought them the Choral Sweepstakes Award. The Journal Times
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