Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
Good morning, Racine.
🏘️ Community
The former St. Nicholas Episcopal Church at 2509 16th Street has been cleared for redevelopment and Habitat for Humanity will build four affordable homes there starting in 2026 under a $2 million city plan approved in January.
City officials are completing planning, permitting, and design work—ensuring the project meets community needs before construction begins.
🎭 Culture
Racine industrialist Stephen Bull invented an in-ground turntable to let carriages and early automobiles turn easily in his Main Street stable, which later became Bull Manor Apartments.
His innovation remains a key part of Racine history — it is featured on tours of the Masonic Center.
🎓 Education
At a November hearing, Wisconsin lawmakers faced a math pop quiz—while discussing AB 615 that will require three numeracy tests per year for K-8 students—and introduced their proposal to boost math education.
Teachers and education experts remain skeptical that extra testing without added funding will improve student performance.
🏈 Sports
High school sports this week include busy basketball games and new meets for swimming and wrestling as teams across the region get set to compete.
Racine teams, such as Racine Lutheran hosting Union Grove on Tuesday night and facing Case on Saturday night—local schedules resume after a weekend of canceled games due to a blizzard.
🎉 Racine Events
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Holiday Pops Concert
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Racine Memorial Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wonder of the season with festive music and a community singalong at the Racine Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert.
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