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Evening Update -- City has five weeks to decide on referendum for 12 new officers
The City Council has until Sept. 12 to decide if it wants a November referendum to increase the tax levy so it can hire more police, said Mayor Gary Becker.
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Journal Times Editorial -- Give your time to those in need
People always assume they're busier than everyone else. They say they'd love to help out at the homeless shelter or tutor at the Racine Literacy Council, but they just don't have the time.
Racine to mark National Night Out on Tuesday
Tuesday, Aug. 5, marks the 25th anniversary of National Night Out, America's night out against crime, drugs and violence in neighborhoods.
Local kennel club to host annual dog shows
RACINE The city is going to the dogs literally. The Racine Kennel Club is hosting their annual American Kennel Club All-Breed dog shows Sunday and Monday at Pershing Park, 800 Pershing Drive, along Lake ...
Man charged in commercial robberies
A Racine man has been charged in Racine County Circuit Court for two commercial robberies that happened here in late July.
Evening Update -- Officials present plan to give law enforcement more resources to fight crime
The Racine, Mount Pleasant and Racine County governments have pledged money to increase police and deputies on the streets, but the city's police chief says those efforts can only help in the short term.
Kevin Dunk always believed in the underdog. He helped low- and moderate-income families in Racine get their own homes; he believed in his family's strength after his father left; and he stayed positive when ...
Yoga studio relocating to Downtown Racine
If you like laughter or sweat with your yoga, Linda Messerschmidt will have a class for you - in Downtown.
UPDATE with video: Mead Street fight may have involved 30, taunting a driver
A fight involving about 30 people today may have started when some taunted a driver for driving erratically at the 1800 block of Mead Street, police said.
The future of the proposed Wisconsin Air Academy is all the more murkier as the result of several recent developments.
A turn for the worse, then a bit of hope
When he realized he was trying to change the TV channels with his cordless phone, he knew it was time to call for help.
Mike Moore: In search of a pitcher who pours straight talk
Thirsty for straight talk, I showed up early. On other days, there are lots of places I could go to quench that thirst.
McCain to make Racine visit on Thursday
Republican presidential candidate John McCain is coming to town Thursday for a town hall meeting.
Develop strong succession plan
Educators work hard to prepare students for their future, so it's odd that they spend so little time thinking about their own.
By boot, by bike, by boat or by Buick; it doesn't matter if you drive, swim, ride or walk to The Waterfront in Burlington, so long as you bring your appetite.
Removed democratic delegate has coffee with McCain at local coffee house
John McCain surprised three baristas Thursday when he had a meeting with a new supporter at Dunn Bros Coffee, 245 Main St.
Racine Public Library aims for more patron-friendly hours
Patrons wanting more hours of operation is nothing new for the Racine Public Library.
McCain: 'We are proud of that commercial'
RACINE, Wis. - John McCain expressed pride Thursday in a new campaign ad that compares Barack Obama to Hollywood celebrities Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, but he defended his Democratic opponent after a ...
Racine Plan Commission votes against dance hall proposal for State Street
An Illinois developer's plans to revitalize part of a run-down city block received a setback Tuesday afternoon when the Racine Plan Commission voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council not approve a ...
Sen. John McCain to Woo Wisconsin Voters Thursday
Republican presidential candidate John McCain appears Thursday at Memorial Hall in Racine.