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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Racine Zoo welcomed its second bighorn baby after last week's birth, and patrons can vote on name options via the zoo Facebook page. The Journal Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Racine County businesses are partnering with digital entertainment platforms to boost online engagement and tap into creative digital strategies. Restaurants, retailers, and service providers use local content creators & digital campaigns to reach new customers, track performance, and grow their profiles. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 5K Events signed a new management contract for Festival Hall — under terms it described as deal breakers to protect employees and preserve over $1 million in business, though the city has withheld signing pending review. Mayor Cory Mason is considering Hotel Verdant as a replacement operator without a public bid process. 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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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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