Saturday, October 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop in Caledonia and Sturtevant on December 7 to support local food banks, continuing a tradition of raising funds and collecting food. Racine County Eye
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Racine County firefighter Maxwell Bayer passed away in a motorcycle crash and was honored at his funeral, leaving behind a pregnant wife. FOX6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were arrested and face charges related to a July 5 shooting in Mount Pleasant that injured three people. The Journal Times
- ➤ A Burlington man receives a three-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to five counts of possessing child pornography, with an emphasis on the impact and demand of such material. The Journal Times
- ➤ A 25-year-old Racine man was charged with 12 crimes, including nine felonies for a forced sexual assault, facing up to 52 years in prison. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Dale Lecus Jr. was sentenced to six years in prison for possessing child pornography and will also complete six years of extended supervision, with seven additional charges dismissed but noted. The Journal Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A former Raymond School teacher is contemplating legal measures against the district, alleging discrimination for discussing LGBTQ+ issues and not being allowed to acknowledge students' preferred pronouns. The Journal Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Democratic vice-presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz is set to visit Racine, Wisconsin, on the first day of early, in-person voting, marking his first visit to the city and sixth to the state amid the 2024 election campaign. Racine County Eye
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Human Concerns Blood Drive
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Open Mic Night at Divino Gelato
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Boo at the Zoo Halloween Celebration
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Turkey Trot Prediction Run
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