Saturday, August 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Youth volunteers led a week-long neighborhood revitalization project on Villa Street, enhancing community engagement through various activities. The Journal Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi crash on northbound I-41/94 near WIS 11 in Racine County caused traffic delays on the morning of Aug. 16. FOX6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Duncan Bell was charged with felonies after allegedly using a machete-like knife during an argument, injuring another man near the Racine Public Library. The Journal Times
- ➤ Alec Venable is charged with first-degree sexual assault and child enticement after allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Racine in May 2023. The Journal Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A conservative law firm files a lawsuit against Wisconsin's Department of Transportation, arguing the rejection of personalized license plates like 'RDRRAGE' violates the First Amendment. The Journal Times
- ➤ Racine County residents expressed mixed opinions on a proposed county sales tax at the County Board meeting, with plans to make a final decision post-2025 budget approval. The Journal Times
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