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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduation season is starting soon for Racine County high schools as officials release dates and times for ceremonies (final details will be shared with families). The Journal Times
- ➤ A bipartisan deal will boost K-12 funds by $600M, raise special education reimbursement to 50%, provide $350M in tax relief and end state income taxes on tips and overtime. The Joint Finance Committee reviews the proposal today with full votes expected tomorrow and Gov. Evers set to sign next week. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Three Racine Unified School District teachers were recently named educators of the year by the Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education + the honor recognizes their contributions to multilingual instruction and reflects the district's ongoing commitment to language diversity. The Journal Times
- ➤ Horlick High School’s teacher Tom Pfeiffer launched a hands-on chicken program — where students feed hens and chicks for culinary and science classes. The school will install a fence around the greenhouse area next month to boost sustainability efforts. Racine County Eye
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Racine Zoo announced Monday that Timu, a beloved eastern black rhino, will soon move to a breeding facility known for successful pairing — the relocation aims to boost conservation efforts. FOX6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Racine Raiders won a game on Saturday by a 59-0 score against Midwest Vengeance in Racine; the victory follows a 54-0 win last weekend that gave them a 113-0 scoring margin & the team will adjust penalties during practice Wednesday ahead of their May 23 season opener. Racine County Eye
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Summer Bash First Friday
4-9 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of live music, food trucks, and art at the Summer Bash.
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RKC Third Coast FC vs St. Croix Legends SC
6-10 p.m. — Pritchard Park Stadium — Ticket purchase required — Catch an exciting USL2 match with local rivals at Pritchard Park.
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