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The legal guide advises accident victims to get medical help immediately, gather details from the scene, and withhold speaking to insurance companies until they consult a trusted lawyer—this step-by-step process helps secure a fair settlement and aid recovery.

The Raymond School Board confirmed its officer positions and committee assignments at its May 13 meeting, re-electing Audrey Kostuch as board president while appointing Mike Powers as vice president, Ed Robinson as treasurer and Jenny Gonzalez as clerk.

Gonzalez will serve as the CESA delegate and Powers as the WASB delegate with Gonzalez set to attend the CESA meeting on June 17 at 7 p.m. and all roles in effect until the April 2026 election.

Parents in Racine are asked to sign consent forms for activities such as school trips, sports, and doctor visits — a legal safeguard that explains the activity and risks.

The forms allow parents to approve or withdraw consent — ensuring clear communication on the plans for their child.

A 2022 NIH study shows that bans on handheld phone use while driving can cut nearly 70 traffic deaths per state—29 states have passed such laws, but Wisconsin only bans texting and phone holding in construction zones.

In 2020, a hands-free driving bill introduced by Racine Sen. Van Wanggaard stalled in the Legislature, and its sponsors believe a change in power may move the measure forward.

Alder Malik Frazier, who began Army Reserve Officer Candidate School training on April 27 and will return on July 25, said he did not abandon his post and had informed city officials before leaving.

Mayor Cory Mason and other leaders defended his military leave—while some residents launched a petition for clearer rules on elected officials’ absences.

Ascension All Saints was included on the Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 list, showing its recognized quality in maternity care.

Measles vaccination rates in Racine County have fallen below the 95% needed for herd immunity as only 84.9% of school-aged children and 83% of two-year-olds are vaccinated—local health officials urge families to schedule immunizations to prevent an outbreak.

Senior Meg Decker (a top player from The Prairie School in Wind Point) will play soccer for Marquette University as she transitions from high school to college.

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