Good morning, Racine.

A car crashed into Olympia Brown Elementary School in Racine early Tuesday, July 29 around 2:20 a.m.—the vehicle went completely into the building, damaging a classroom and leading to one detention while no one was taken to a hospital.

Twelve new officers were sworn in by the Racine Police Department Friday—new recruiting incentives helped the department recover from a 2022 staffing low.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners and the Department of Corrections will launch a pilot project—designed to screen used books before they are sent to prisoners—with the second phase starting at Redgranite Correctional Institution in six to eight weeks.

The new process will require prisoners to request books by subject instead of title to help ensure safe delivery.

Wisconsin and 71 counties are set to receive over $780 million by 2038 from an opioid settlement that covers drug makers, distributors and pharmacies, and local governments have spent $20 million so far—less than 15% of the funds—to support programs aimed at reducing drug deaths.

Some local officials have faced challenges with timely reporting while advocates push for more transparency and public input as future spending ramps up.

Caledonia’s planning commission delayed the vote on a data center project after residents raised concerns about wetlands, water quality, and loss of rural lands— the proposal would rezone over 240 acres near the Oak Creek Power Plant.

The commission will reconvene on August 25 so the developer can revise the plans and address public input.

Salt Paddle on the Root River

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Root River Environmental Education Community Center — $10 per person — Discuss the impact of chlorides on freshwater and paddle the beautiful Root River while testing water samples.

Racine County Open Men's Golf Tournament

54-hole stroke play tournament — Aug 1-3 — Ives Grove Golf Course — Registration fee applies — Compete alongside pros and amateurs in this exciting golf event.

HayMarket Summer Tradition

4-7 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience local vendors, live music, and food trucks in a vibrant night market setting.