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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Racine community members donate school supplies and money to ensure all students are equipped for the school year.  Racine County Eye

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Two people were rescued and displaced by a fire that caused $35,000 in damages to a duplex in Racine, with the cause still under investigation.  The Journal Times

CRIME NEWS

  • A 64-year-old woman could face 25 years in prison for allegedly causing a fatal accident due to drunk driving in Raymond, WI.  Racine County Eye
  • A Racine man faces up to 15 years in prison for forcibly stealing a woman's tote bag containing $10 and personal items.  Racine County Eye

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Racine County debates a 0.5% sales tax expected to generate $20 million annually for emergency services and tax relief, with the community divided.  FOX6

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Racine Unified School District invests nearly $700,000 in advanced weapon-detection devices for enhanced student safety across nine schools.  Racine County Eye
  • Gateway Technical College receives the Metallica All Within My Hands Scholarship for the 6th year, supporting students in Advanced Manufacturing with $5,000.  Racine County Eye

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Racine County Executive Thomas Roanhouse proposes a 0.5% sales tax to alleviate property taxes and fund public services, amid mixed public responses.  Racine County Eye

EVENTS

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    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Summer 2024 Bend and Brew Yoga Series

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