13+ hour, 16+ min ago  (242+ words) April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a timely reminder that alcohol-related issues remain a major public health concern nationwide, particularly in Wisconsin, which consistently ranks among the states with the highest rates of binge-drinking. At the same time, emerging data shows…...

4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (905+ words) Juanita Zdroik was a 39-year-old mother who loved spontaneous trips for tacos and filled her home with rescued animals, including a free-flying bird and a black guinea pig named "Baby," her children recalled in recent interviews. But to her children,…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago  (422+ words) KENOSHA COUNTY " United Way of Kenosha County will serve as a regional partner for the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund, a move organizers say will help direct grant funding to local nonprofit programs focused on immediate and emerging community…...

12+ hour, 28+ min ago  (216+ words) Michael Jay Neal, 30, of Mount Pleasant, passed away at his residence on April 24, 2026, after a 14-year battle with Alexander Disease. Mr. Neal was born in Racine on July 11, 1995, the son of Daryle and Linda (nee Petersen) Neal. He graduated from…...

12+ hour, 55+ min ago  (342+ words) Sara Elizabeth Neubauer (born Sara Elizabeth Voelker), 94, of Racine, known for her warmth, quiet strength and dedication to family and community, passed away April 14, 2026. Ms. Neubauer was born Feb. 27, 1932, and grew up in Racine. She graduated from Horlick High School…...

12+ hour, 11+ min ago  (263+ words) Donna Thorburn, 86, of Burlington, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Born in Waco, Texas, on November 10, 1939, she was the daughter of Don and Ann (Quiram) Fitch. Ms. Thorburn worked in corporate purchasing for Anixter International. She…...

14+ hour, 52+ min ago  (436+ words) RACINE " Downtown Racine's First Fridays season returns May 1 with "Creative Crawl," a citywide event organizers say will blend hands-on art activities, live music and pop-up experiences across participating downtown businesses and venues. The free event runs from 4 to 9 p. m. Friday, May…...

16+ hour, 58+ min ago  (246+ words) RACINE COUNTY, WI " This last week of April sees temperatures ranging from the 40s to the 50s, with cloudy weather expected. Dress for the weather and plan accordingly while traveling and venturing outside. Tuesday, April 28: Partly cloudy with a high of 62 F…...

13+ hour, 37+ min ago  (268+ words) Every child deserves a strong, healthy start; and every parent deserves the support to make that possible." On Saturday, April 25, Ascension Wisconsin brought that mission to life through its Blanket of Love Community Baby Shower, a welcoming, resource-rich event designed…...

15+ hour, 8+ min ago  (411+ words) KENOSHA " The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Theatre Arts Department will bring the musical "Cabaret" to the stage May 110, featuring a student company production that organizers describe as a story set against the political turmoil of 1930s Germany. Performances are scheduled for 7 p. m. May…...