Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Racine.
A multi-vehicle crash on 16th Street in Racine left 11 people injured.
On Sept. 3, a red Nissan swerved into oncoming traffic near 16th and Murray, hitting two SUVs and a city bus carrying high school students and injuring eleven people, and police arrested the 20-year-old driver—neighbors said many treat the road like a racetrack.
Eleven people were injured when a Nissan Rogue crashed into an RYDE bus on the 2000 block of 16th Street at 3:29 p.m. on Thursday — Racine police reported a 20-year-old woman was arrested and taken to the hospital.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $5.1 million to the Kenosha—Racine Lead-Free Communities Partnership, city officials announced Tuesday to continue lead abatement efforts.
The funds will support removing lead hazards from homes and community spaces.
Gov. Tony Evers said Wisconsin joined the U.S. Climate Alliance’s Affordable Clean Cars Coalition on Sept.
4. The group will work on plans to make cleaner cars more affordable — it will add more charging stations and support U.S. auto jobs.
Union Grove Flea Market
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Racine County Fairgrounds — $2 — Explore an open-air market featuring antiques, crafts, vintage items, and more unique finds.
3rd Annual Ted's Run 5k
9 AM – 1 PM — J. I. Case High School — Registration required — Participate in a community 5k run supporting local fitness and wellness.
DeKoven Day Celebration 2025
1-4 p.m. — DeKoven Center — Free admission — Celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. James DeKoven with a eucharistic service and book signing.
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