A new mid(we)st art + lit fest will take over Racine Dec. 5 with ekphrastic poetry, art collaborations and workshops. Free registration opens Nov. 1; kickoff open mic is Dec. 4.

An AP-NORC poll finds voters want Congress to lower living costs and end the Iran war, while fewer prioritize investigating Trump or backing his agenda.

David Crowley and Tom Tiffany debated taxes, education, data centers, abortion and elections ahead of Wisconsin’s 2026 gubernatorial race.

Tamara Devona Adkisson, 46, of Racine, died Oct. 12, 2026. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter and sister who worked as a waitress at Old Country Buffet. Service details at.

LAKE GENEVA - A special accomplishment deserves a special celebration, and the Union Grove football had a once-in-a-lifetime moment on Friday night.

Stephanie Jean Mortensen, 60, of Kenosha, died Oct. 18, 2026. She was a registered nurse who achieved her BSN in Wisconsin. Service details at.

Wisconsin early in-person absentee voting runs Oct. 20 through Nov. 1. Find local voting hours and locations at MyVote.WI.gov.

UW-Madison’s New Friends program pairs students with people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia to build empathy and improve patient care.

The City of Racine says Senate candidate Trevor Jung’s time logs, payroll records and a calendar he kept at its direction show no instance of political activity on city time. The Racine County Sheriff ...

Dr. Thomas Bishop, D.D.S., 85, of Caledonia, died Oct. 19, 2026. He practiced dentistry in Ashwaubenon for over 30 years. Service details at Racine County Eye. Tamara ...

Racine PRCS’ weekly schedule lists adult softball games Oct. 21–28 at Island Park and Oct. 27 at Lincoln and Lockwood, plus multiple volleyball league matches Oct. 27–29.

In-person absentee voting in Racine County runs Oct. 20 through Oct. 30 in most communities, with hours set one city, village and town at a time. Where to vote, what to bring, and how to get a mail ...