Good morning, Racine.

At Racine Fire Station 4, the Safe Haven Baby Box (in service since Dec.

2024) safely received a newborn on Sunday, Sept. 27. The healthy baby was checked at Ascension All Saints Hospital before transferring to child protective services, marking the second safe surrender.

Spectrum School of the Arts and Community Gallery will host its annual Creative Space retreat from Oct.

23-25, offering hands-on art sessions in a community gallery setting.

Microsoft will redirect a $5 million annual incentive so that $4.9 million goes to Mount Pleasant to lower tax bills and fund capital projects.

The Racine County Economic Development Corporation will receive the money first and the Village Board will decide its use when the 2027 budget is approved in October.

Microsoft in Mount Pleasant redirected its $5M annual development incentive to provide $4.9M for tax relief and public infrastructure, which will lower property tax bills starting in December as part of its 2023 agreement.

Hospice Alliance is hosting its annual Serving our Seniors expo at Gateway where seniors can explore interactive exhibits, information booths, and health screenings + free COVID-19 vaccinations for the insured.

Homeowners in Racine and Kenosha can avoid costly repairs by matching gravel to each project—choosing compactable blends for driveways, pea gravel for paths, and clean #57 stone for drainage.

They should check soil, water flow, and measurements before ordering + scheduling delivery.

After a 40-0 loss to Milwaukee Rufus King and three coaching changes, Park football struggles with a tough season + senior captains are urging teammates to unite at South Stadium to turn their play around.

The Racine Raiders won a 26-22 exhibition game on Saturday at Horlick Field as they prepare for their national semifinal against the Beaver County Bengals on Saturday, Oct.

3 at Key Stadium. Coach Wilbert Kennedy said the win helped the team regain its timing.