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Comprehensive News Feed for Racine, WI.

Results 1 - 20 of 4,550 in Racine, WI

  1. We Energies offers reward in Blundon caseRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    There have been a couple developments this week in the investigations into the hit-and-run crashes that killed bicyclists in Racine and Kenosha County.

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    Related Topix: Kenosha County, WI, Wilmot, WI, Kenosha, WI

  2. Police Investigate Suspicious Hair Salon FireRead the original story

    1 hr ago | WISN.com

    Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a Racine hair salon. Investigators said some sort of flammable liquid was thrown at the door of Luerene's Beauty at Kinzie and Arthur avenues.

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  3. 2 Knoxville-area auto manufacturers downsizingRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | WATE-TV Knoxville

    ... companies that manufacture components for the automobile industry plan to downsize, leaving 104 workers without jobs. Racine, Wis.-based Modine Manufacturing Co. will close its Clinton plant Aug. 29 and lay off 53 people. The plant makes replacement ...

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    Related Topix: Knoxville, TN, Knoxville Metro, Modine Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Automakers

  4. TV station erred on library storyRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | The Journal Times

    The Racine Public Library is not at risk of closing, even if that's what they said on the television.

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    Related Topix: Racine Metro, Libraries

  5. Transportation changes worry some parentsRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | The Journal Times

    ... to walk the four or five blocks from the babysitter's house to her bus stop. McDonald isn't happy with the changes Racine Unified School District transportation officials are making for the upcoming school year. With the district's switch to ...

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  6. Trolling motors 101Read the original story

    3 hrs ago | FLW Outdoors

    ... worth answering before you pay a visit to the local dealer or sporting goods outlet, according to Joe Brown of Racine, Wis. Brown is brands manager for Minn Kota. We looked to the products point man to provide some additional insight on ...

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    Related Topix: Science / Technology, Inventions, Wheatland, ND

  7. Dodge OKs filling new county postRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Watertown Daily Times

    ... and a village administrator in Trempealeau. He is originally from Poynette and his wife, Claudia, is originally from Racine. "I am very excited to get to work," Mielke said following the meeting. "I appreciate the confidence of the executive ...

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    Related Topix: Dodge, WI, New Glarus, WI, Trempealeau, WI, Poynette, WI

  8. Saving Money * Usa - Smart bus ideas need a chanceRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Buses world news

    ... and combining others so that buses are filled to capacity... will begin streamlining its transportation system Racine,WI,USA - The Journal Times -August 15, 2008: -- Starting this fall, there are good ideas here, and the district deserves ...

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  9. It's all in your head: Opening wide can do more than help your teethRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Journal Times

    ... Everything really is connected. Sleep "Not everybody who snores has issues with apnea," said Jeff Janosik, a Racine dentist. "It's what happens after the snoring. That's the serious health risk." Since the start of the year, and regularly since ...

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    Related Topix: Ritalin, Methylphenidate (generic), Medicine, Medication, Racine Metro, Milwaukee Metro

  10. The Spirit of a makeover: Participants are seeing the results of...Read the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Journal Times

    ... Robbins is no longer weeping when she talks about her life. Instead, the domestic abuse survivor and recipient of the Racine Dream Team's fourth annual makeover is starting to enjoy life. "This is one of the best things that's ever happened to me," ...

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  11. Zion man held in fatal Racine shootingRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Fox Valley Shopping News

    ... Avenue is accused of shooting 18-year-old Lance Youngblood in the head during an argument at a gas station, said Racine police Lt. Jim Dobbs. Booker was also charged with use of a dangerous weapon, attempted first-degree homicide and bail jumping. ...

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  12. Prep Tennis: Lincoln has rough outing at Neenah InviteRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | WisInfo

    ... finished seventh, 6-1, 6-2, to advance to the semis. From there the Lincoln duo fell to the eventual champions from Racine Horlick, 6-2, 6-0. Lincoln will return to the courts when the Ships host their quadrangular on Thursday.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  13. In Brief: Beaches closed; Homes robbed; Fire confined to bathroomRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | The Journal Times

    ... levels. Water samples will be collected daily until safe levels are reached. For more information, call the Western Racine County Health Department at (262) 763-4930. Beach updates are posted online at http://www.wrchd.org Homes robbed CALEDONIA - ...

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    Related Topix: Bohners Lake, WI, Fire, Racine County, WI, Caledonia, WI, Racine Metro

  14. Kettle Moraine School Board revamps governing structureRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

    ... of a board for a nonprofit organization than a traditional school board, School Board President Dennis Krueger said. Racine adopted a similar governance structure several years ago. Kettle Moraine Superintendent Patricia Deklotz said she views the ...

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    Related Topix: Racine Metro, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro, Milwaukee Metro

  15. Racine picks UW professorRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

    University of Wisconsin-Madison professor James Shaw will be the Racine Unified School District's next superintendent, the School Board voted unanimously Monday night.

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    Related Topix: University of Wisconsin Madison, Racine Metro, Milwaukee Metro, Menomonee Falls, WI

  16. Van Sickle decides to put pro aspirations on holdRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

    ... including a strong contingent of University of Wisconsin players, Daniel Woltman and Dan Zimmerman, as well as Racine baker Ben Bendtsen. And besides, Van Sickle already has two State Open titles to his rA sumA . Van Sickle recently ...

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  17. EPA cites 6 counties for fine-particle pollutionRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    ... first time ever, as violating federal standards for fine-particle pollution. The counties are Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Dane, Columbia and Brown. The revised standard was set after the agency reviewed thousands of scientific studies on how the ...

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    Related Topix: Dane, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro, Wisconsin

  18. Powell now faces home invasion chargesRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | The Journal Times

    ... July 7 when the home invasion and robbery he is now charged with took place. Charles Powell Jr., 25 He fled Racine, but turned himself in with the help of assistant jail chaplain Steve Frazier, after learning about the chaplain's public plea to help ...

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  19. A big smile and a loving guy'Read the original story

    20 hrs ago | The Journal Times

    ... He got a job with a security company, then joined the police force. For 13 years Rodriguez was an officer in Racine. He left the force in 2004, and went into real estate and construction. About the time he joined the police force, he also joined ...

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    Related Topix: Racine Metro, Milwaukee Metro, US Military, US Marine Corps

  20. Officials want to hear flood victims' stories to secure more state aidRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | The Journal Times

    If You Go What: A hearing to gather information on flood damage costs. When: Thursday at 6 p.m. Where: Auditorium of the Racine County Ives Grove Office Complex, 14200 Washington Ave.

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    Related Topix: Racine County, WI, Racine Metro