Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jenna Crawford from Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus shared local safety tips for coexisting with coyotes today; she explained that securing garbage and not feeding wildlife can help keep neighborhoods safe. CBS58
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Racine Rotary hosted its annual Post Prom at the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove today, drawing roughly (1,200) students and families. One student—first in her family to attend due to financial constraints—shined on the red carpet. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Film critic Chuck Koplinski reviewed two films screening in Racine — a concert film using found footage of a rock star and an animated feature about a new kind of basketball — which offer a fresh look at local movie options today. CBS58
- ➤ Autumn Latimore opened Stitched Quilt Shop at 505 6th Street— a modern maker space where locals gather to quilt, chat and share creative ideas. The shop supports a downtown trend by inviting community members to connect over craft. CBS58
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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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