Good morning, Racine.

Racine County news briefs show community updates including an open house in Mount Pleasant on June 4 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.-where residents will review park improvement plans for four parks and a documentary, CYCLE, about Ty’Rese West will screen at the Brooklyn Film Festival on June 4. UW-Parkside announced a new Hub for Partnerships led by Rocky Donovan, Gateway Technical College received a Youth Firefighter Training grant, a drag parody of The Nanny is set for performances on June 14 and 15, and Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed May 29 as 529 College Savings Plan Day with a webinar from 11 a.m. to noon.

Racine County faces cuts to Medicaid funds that may force tax increases and lead to fewer services, as county officials say a federal bill advanced on May 18 could reduce reimbursement for certain expenses from 50% to 25%.

Local leaders warn that the changes may strain budgets and increase workloads without extra help (more decisions and votes are coming soon).

Yesterday, community leaders and residents broke ground on a 50,000-square-foot Behavioral Health Center at 1720 Taylor Avenue—designed to expand mental health and substance use services and include a 15-bed residential program.

The $38 million project will continue construction through 2025 into late 2026, though $5 million in federal funds remains on hold amid political gridlock.

Some Racine residents are traveling to Madison for addiction help because they say leaving behind old triggers gives them a fresh start.

They plan to return home after treatment — believing that the distance and new support help break old patterns.

May is American Stroke Awareness Month and experts urge everyone to know the BE FAST warning signs—balance, eyes, face, arm, and speech—to call 9-1-1 quickly if symptoms occur.

Doctors advise locals to lower stroke risk with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and managing health conditions.

Racine residents looking for chiropractic care to ease chronic pain are advised to check credentials, read reviews and ask about treatment methods before booking an appointment.

They should also confirm insurance coverage and payment options—local clinics offer a range of services.

Union Grove and Prairie girls soccer teams are one win away from clinching their conference titles—Union Grove may secure a share of the Southern Lakes Conference with a win over Wilmot, and Prairie must win two games to lock in a share of the Metro Classic Conference—with upcoming matchups set for later this week.

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