Good morning, Racine.

A house fire on the 1200 block of Indiana Street on Saturday, June 8 displaced a family of six and their pets+ fire crews controlled the blaze in 18 minutes+ the incident caused $76K in total damages and one resident was treated for smoke inhalation.

A rollover crash early Sunday morning in the Town of Dover injured seven people when a 2005 Ford Excursion veered off the road and rolled multiple times near County Highway N/Sunnyside Drive and Minnetonka Drive—authorities said none of the injuries are life-threatening.

At Starbuck IB School, students celebrated a record year in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge on June 9 by throwing pies at teachers and raising more than $18k (with 6th grader Amelia Albrecht at $2,113 and fourth grader Jace Short at $1,146 as top fundraisers). The event marked the school’s best performance in the national campaign (formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart) and promoted heart-healthy habits among students.

Union Grove’s baseball team advanced to the WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinals after clinching its sixth straight regional title with wins in the regionals—now they will face Greendale at 10 a.m. on Thursday at South Milwaukee High School and, if they win, meet the other semifinal winner later that afternoon.

Christos Summer 2025 Contemplative Retreat

9 PM - 6 PM — Siena Retreat Center — $410+ — Recharge your spirit with a restorative retreat focused on meditation and nature.

Music at the Zoo

5:30-9 p.m. — Racine Zoo — Free entry — Enjoy a night of music by the Chicago Tribute Anthology in a scenic outdoor setting.

Chronicles At The Zoo

6-9 p.m. — Racine Zoo — $100 — Experience a delightful evening of bourbon tasting, animal encounters, and catered dining at this inaugural event.