Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
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🚧 Accidents
A 15-year-old Racine teen, Shaylani Williams, drowned at Carre-Hogle Park on July 31 after being pulled from Lake Michigan due to rip currents and three-foot waves — her family is now calling for stronger beach warnings and safety measures with her funeral set for Friday, Aug 8.
🚨 Crime
Matthew L. Steinhoff, a 27-year-old from Mount Pleasant, was charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide—along with three counts of recklessly endangering safety—after a July 15 shooting on Yout Street injured a man’s foot and endangered bystanders; he remains in custody.
🏥 Health
Pediatricians advise parents to get back-to-school check-ups for physical exams, vaccines, and mental health care to help children start school healthy.
Doctors at Ascension Wisconsin — located at 3807 Spring Street in Racine — urge families to call 262-687-8282 to schedule appointments before the new school year begins.
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