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Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Racine lifeguards underwent water safety training at North Beach on Saturday, May 16 — the event featured a demonstration of EMILY, a robotic lifesaving lanyard designed to speed rescue responses. The training followed recent drowning incidents that led families to call for enhanced safety measures. FOX6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Black Women's Forum returns to Racine for its third year with a panel and conversation designed to inspire and uplift women of color. Organizer April Harris said the event will provide a powerful space for community dialogue. FOX6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, students planted flowers as part of the City of Racine's Clean Sweep initiative designed to beautify neighborhoods and boost local environmental care. The Journal Times
- ➤ On Thursday night — superintendents from Wisconsin’s largest school districts urged Gov. Tony Evers and legislators to meet again to address low special education funding for students. The Journal Times
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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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Mini Golf Crawl: Putt Around Downtown
1-6 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — $20 per pair or $35 per foursome — Swing into fun with unique mini-golf locations and a chance to win prizes!
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