Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneurs in Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties will compete for a $5K prize at the Tri-County Pitch Competition on Nov. 12 at the Kenosha Innovation Center. Applications close on Sept. 17 at 11:59 p.m. and selected finalists will join a workshop series from Oct. 13—17 to refine their business ideas — Tech Prize mentor Jeff Hunter said the event may become an annual competition. Racine County Eye
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 8, 119 Racine youth graduated from the summer employment program at Pritchard Park—each receiving a laptop from Microsoft and sharing a picnic with peers and employers. The program gives paid summer jobs with mentorship and job skills training to youth aged 15 to 18. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Microsoft and Racine County launched a laptop initiative at the Summer Youth Employment ceremony today—this program helps youth ages 15-18 gain job placements where they work about 20 hours a week for eight weeks. The Journal Times
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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