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ElectionsRacine's in-person early voting is running ahead of 2022If you voted early in person, you're in good company. Racine City Clerk Tara McMenamin said early voting is "going well with an uptick in in-person absentee voting" at City Hall and satellite sites. As of Tue., Oct. 27, the clerk's office had 3,984 ballots back: 1,951 by mail and 2,033 from in-person absentee voters.Today’s editionRead High School FootballCase shut out Indian Trail 49-0 and now plays at Muskego in the third roundCase made school history again Friday. The Eagles beat Kenosha Indian Trail 49-0 at Hammes Field in Mount Pleasant and reached the third round of the WIAA Division 1 playoffs for the first time. They're 10-1 and the No. 2 seed in their quarterfinal bracket.Today’s editionRead

Around Racine

From Journal Times, Kenosha News and 21 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Journal Times1 hour ago

    Most Racine County schools see increases in state aid for 2026-27

    The amount of money a school district receives is mainly impacted by local property valuation, enrollment and shared costs.

  2. Kenosha News2 hours ago

    It’s Election Day in Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know

    For those planning to cast a ballot today, here’s a breakdown of what you need to know before you head out to the polls.

  3. Journal Times2 hours ago

    5 Racine County cross country stars of the week: Nov. 3 edition

    These five Racine County athletes had impressive performances at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships on Saturday.

  4. WISN2 hours ago

    Wisconsin county-by-county: Live 2026 midterm election results

    Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties had specific races on their ballots. Check results here.

  5. Wisconsin State Journal2 hours ago

    5 questions with Racine Lutheran football star Cohen Kraus

    The Journal Times caught up with Racine Lutheran football star Cohen Kraus, who compared playing offense to defense, revealed his pregame routine and more.

  6. Wisconsin State Journal3 hours ago

    5 former Racine County high school stars excelling in college sports: Nov. 3 edition

    Standouts on the volleyball court and football field highlight this week's Racine County college stars. Vote for your favorite to be the Supernova.

  7. WFRV Local 59 hours ago

    UPDATE: Wisconsin man facing 100+ animal mistreatment charges back in court

    November 2, 2026 – 9:56 p.m. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin man facing 100+ charges for alleged animal neglect/abuse and bail jumping was in court on November 2 for jury selection. Court records show that 44-year-old Luis Melendez of Kenosha appeared in court while in custody with two attorneys. Melendez pleaded guilty on eleven counts. Melendez

  8. WFRV Local 511 hours ago

    Popular pizza joint in Wisconsin closes one location

    KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) — A popular Wisconsin eatery for pizza and Italian fare has closed its Kenosha location. According to a social media post, Oakfire Pizza & Italian will be closing its Kenosha doors next Thursday, November 12. No reason was given for the closure, with the business urging others who are hiring to consider

  9. WGTD13 hours ago

    Outside Amazon Warehouse in Kenosha, Lawmakers Reiterate Time Off Rights for Voters

    A warehouse worker alleged that Amazon had imposed an illegal policy about taking time away from work to vote. The company called the claim 'inaccurate'. Click for the WPR story.

  10. Channel 300013 hours ago

    Wisconsin governor candidates make final campaign push ahead of Election Day

    MADISON, Wis. -- With less than 24 hours until Election Day, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates David Crowley and Tom Tiffany spent Monday making their final appeals to voters, crisscrossing the state

  11. FOX6 News Milwaukee13 hours ago

    Wisconsin election: District 21 race could decide Senate control

    The District 21 State Senate race between Jim Croft and Trevor Jung is going to be key in deciding which party will have control of the Wisconsin State Senate. It will also impact how much power the governor will have in passing legislation.

  12. WGTD13 hours ago

    Decision Day is Tuesday

    In-person voting at the polls Tuesday will begin at 7 a.m. The polls close at eight p.m. Election coverage on WGTD from NPR and Wisconsin Public Radio will begin at 7 p.m. in addition to updates on ...

  13. Urban Milwaukee14 hours ago

    Crowley and Tiffany Make Their Final Pitches in Race for Governor

    Polls show Crowley ahead, but Tiffany says it’s about turnout. ‘We are in striking distance.’

  14. WKOW14 hours ago

    Crowley, Buttigieg campaign together in southeastern Wisconsin

    RACINE, Wis. (WKOW) -- Candidates are making their final push to Election Day.

  15. Lake and McHenry County Scanner14 hours ago

    Mother of 15 blamed ‘twin sister’ after allegedly firing shot toward man she says insulted her appearance outside Waukegan store

    A mother of 15 is accused of firing a gun toward a man she said insulted her appearance during an argument outside a Walgreens in Waukegan, then telling police her "twin sister" may have fired it.

  16. TMJ4 News14 hours ago

    Burlington election inspectors prepare for midterms as Racine Co. voters will select new sheriff, Tuesday

    In Burlington, election inspectors worked Monday to prepare Veterans Terrace as residents will select a new governor, county sheriff, and replacement for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, among other races.

  17. WisPolitics14 hours ago

    Berman campaign: AFSCME endorses ER nurse Mitchell Berman

    Union founded in Wisconsin backs union nurse who will fight for public service workers and their right to bargain RACINE, WI – The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME ...

  18. TMJ4 News14 hours ago

    Hundreds of Brewers fans turn out for Yelich's victory shift at Raising Cane's

    Hundreds of Brewers fans packed a Raising Cane’s parking lot Monday morning, arriving before sunrise, to see World Series champion Christian Yelich even if it meant missing class, skipping school.

    Also reported byMilwaukee Journal Sentinel

  19. Kenosha.com15 hours ago

    Mahone Foundation Essay Contest Honors 27 Eighth Graders

    Twenty-seven eighth graders from Kenosha and Racine Unified School Districts will receive $500 Edvest 529 college savings contributions Monday evening at the Mahone Foundation’s Thinking About My Future scholarship awards ceremony at KELA.

  20. Kenosha County Eye15 hours ago

    Carthage Keeps Advisor Accused Of Touching 15-Year-Old’s Upper Chest, Abdomen And Lower Back — Permanently Barred From Applying For Another Wisconsin Educator License

    KENOSHA, Wis. — According to DPI records just obtained by Kenosha County Eye, Carthage College advisor Conner David Olsen was accused of touching a 15-year-old female student’s upper chest, abdomen and lower back. The records reveal that Olsen agreed never to apply for or seek reinstatement of any DPI license or permit after the agency […]

  21. Urban Milwaukee16 hours ago

    Did Amazon Violate Wisconsin Voter Law?

    Charges that it won’t allow Kenosha plant workers to take time off to vote, as required by law.

  22. WORT-FM 89.916 hours ago

    If You’re Concerned about Data Centers, Unplug the Beast

    Today on A Public Affair, local experts discuss the future of data centers and high powered transmission lines in Wisconsin.

  23. West of the I16 hours ago

    Units responding for fire in Randall

    At about 9 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire at Highways C and KD in Randall. Per dispatch: Fire in road side ditch being reported. UPDATE 9:04 p.m. — Randall command reports a small box of fireworks burning. Units still responding released.

  24. West of the I16 hours ago

    Deaths Nov. 2, 2026: Cynthia Lee Thomas

    Cynthia Lee Thomas “Cindy”, 72, of Lake Villa, Ill. and formerly of Antioch, Ill, died Nov. 1, 2026.

  25. Kenosha News16 hours ago

    Liberal, conservative counties both see big jump in early in-person voting

    Mail-in absentee voting remains down in Wisconsin while in-person early voting is up when compared with the state’s 2022 general election.

  26. WISN16 hours ago

    'David Crowley for Governor' signs stolen from Pleasant Prairie home

    The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is trying to identify a man spotted stealing campaign signs.

  27. Kenosha.com16 hours ago

    Keys to Kenosha: Free Self-Guided Tour of 50+ Sites on Nov. 7

    More than 50 sites across Kenosha open their doors Saturday, Nov. 7, for the inaugural Keys to Kenosha event — a free, self-guided tour of architectural landmarks, historic buildings, civic spaces, and hidden gems running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  28. Racine County Eye17 hours ago

    Wisconsin secretary of state 2026: Karas vs. Schroeder vs. Zamarripa

    The Wisconsin secretary of state's race is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. An open seat, three candidates — one from Racine — and a real fight over who should run elections.

  29. Kenosha County Eye17 hours ago

    Kenosha Mother Accused Of Dragging, Beating 10-Year-Old Daughter, Forcing Her To Walk Up To 1,000 Flights Of Stairs As Punishment — “Catch & Release” Kellum Sets No-Cash Bail

    Vanessa Marie Torres, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha woman accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter, dragging her across the floor by her arms and legs, and subjecting her to extreme punishments was released on no-cash bail Monday, November 2, 2026, by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch &

  30. Kenosha County Eye17 hours ago

    Man Already On Felony Bail Charged With Threatening To Shoot Two Officers; Kellum Sets Only $2,500 Cash Bail

    Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant, is accused of threatening to shoot two Pleasant Prairie police officers while already out on bail in a felony battery case. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set his cash bail at only $2,500

  31. WUWM17 hours ago

    8 of Wisconsin's most haunted places

    Authors Brandon Rugzie and Mitch Goth share spooky sites from their book 30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin.

  32. Journal Times18 hours ago

    Public works to hold snow operations training November 4 in Kenosha

    The Kenosha Public Works Department will hold a snow operations training November 4 to prepare for winter weather, with possible Common Council members in attendance but no official actions taken.

  33. Racine County Eye18 hours ago

    Case dominates Indian Trail in all phases of second-round WIAA Division 1 playoff victory

    MOUNT PLEASANT — For the second time in three weeks Friday, the Case High School football team made school history. The Eagles took care of their first historical objective on Oct. 16 with a 42-0 victory at Kenosha Indian Trail to win the Southeast Conference championship, their first conference title since 1987 and first outright

  34. CBS5818 hours ago

    Southwest suburbs could decide who controls the Wisconsin Assembly

    GREENDALE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- This October, political candidates out knocking on doors often ended their unsolicited visits with a bipartisan rallying cry -- "Go Brewers!" However, tapping into goodwill

  35. Kenosha County Eye18 hours ago

    Mahone Foundation Listed As Delinquent By State, No Annual Reports On File; IRS Tax-Exempt Status Unclear As United Way Oversees Donations

    KENOSHA, Wis. — The Mary Lou and Arthur F. Mahone Foundation, chaired by prominent Kenosha businessman Timothy Todd Mahone, 63, is listed as delinquent by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), with no annual reports on file, according to state records reviewed Monday by Kenosha County Eye. The foundation, which raises money through charitable

  36. Kenosha News18 hours ago

    Jedlicka leads Big Foot High School football All-Conference honorees

    Senior River Jedlicka was selected as Lineman of the Year.

  37. Kenosha County Eye18 hours ago

    Liberal Judge Approves Generous Plea Deal For Kenosha Man Accused Of Holding Gun Five Inches From Ex-Girlfriend’s Head, Threatening To Kill Her — Felonies Dismissed

    Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha, received two years of probation and six months of work release from Liberal Judge Jason Rossell (D) on October 27, 2026, after pleading guilty to two domestic abuse misdemeanors. Leese-Schulte was originally charged with two felonies after

  38. BizTimes19 hours ago

    Illinois staffing company laying off 148 Kenosha workers

    Gurnee, Illinois-based employment firm The Allstaff Group is laying off 148 workers from a Visual Pak plant in Kenosha, according to a WARN notice. Visual

  39. Milwaukee Magazine19 hours ago

    The First Buc-ee’s in Wisconsin Might Open in 2028

    Originally announced to open in 2027, the Oak Creek Buc-ee’s opening date has been pushed back to 2028, but construction is underway.

  40. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel19 hours ago

    Vote for JS high school athlete of the week for the week of Oct. 26-31

    Vote from Charlotte Bartelak (Ike), Morell Jackson (Case), Kaitlyn Marx (Franklin), Karstin McCabe (WFB) and Logan Zeise (King) in this week's poll.

In brief

The short notes of Daily Racine’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Einstein begoniaRacine Literacy Council is auctioning a begonia it traces to Albert Einstein, with bidding open through 6 p.m.

    Racine Literacy Council is auctioning a begonia it traces to Albert Einstein, with bidding open through 6 p.m. Sun., Nov. 8. Bidding opened at $1,000 and supports free educational programs for adults and families. The highest bidder gets the plant along with a history of the people who passed along its cuttings. The Journal Times also covered the auction.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WRJN, Journal Times

  • Yelich visitRacine's Mark Anderson left home shortly after 10 p.m.

    Racine's Mark Anderson left home shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday and drove to the Greendale Raising Cane's instead of the closer Kenosha location, arriving at 11 p.m. Brewers captain Christian Yelich celebrated the team's first World Series championship with more than 400 fans during a victory shift there. Anderson stayed in his car, waiting to order his box combo until he could get it from Yelich.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, TMJ4 News

  • Lead pipesKenosha announced a priority lead pipe replacement program for families with young children.

    Kenosha announced a priority lead pipe replacement program for families with young children. The utility, KWU, is asking households with a child seven years old or younger, and those with pregnant women, to inquire about their lead service line status.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Wisconsin State Journal

  • LayoffsThe Allstaff Group is laying off 148 workers from a Visual Pak plant in Kenosha, effective Dec.

    The Allstaff Group is laying off 148 workers from a Visual Pak plant in Kenosha, effective Dec. 31, according to a WARN notice. Visual Pak chose a different staffing vendor for the plant. Across the state, more than 400 workers received layoff notices from six companies in October, after only one company filed a notice with the state in September.

    Around Wisconsin · Today’s editionSources: BizTimes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

  • Buc-ee'sThe first Buc-ee's in Wisconsin might open in 2028 in Oak Creek, at the southwest corner of I-94 and West Elm Road.

    The first Buc-ee's in Wisconsin might open in 2028 in Oak Creek, at the southwest corner of I-94 and West Elm Road. The store is set to cover a little over 73,000 square feet.

    Around Wisconsin · Today’s editionSource: Milwaukee Magazine