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• UPDATE: Tornado warning expires in Racine County; storms continue, more severe weather possible Wednesday April 14, 2026
  UPDATE (9:30 p.m.): The National Weather Service has canceled the tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warnings for Racine County as storms moved out of the immediate area. A tornado watch remained in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday, with additional thunderstorms continuing to move through southeastern Wisconsin. Forecasters say more storms, some potentially severe, are expected […]
  Heather Asiyanbi
• Residents plead with DNR to deny Port Washington data center air pollution permit April 14, 2026
  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a public hearing Tuesday on a request from the AI data center company Vantage for an air quality permit to operate 45 diesel backup generators at the company’s proposed hyperscale data center in Port Washington. This story also appeared in Wisconsin Examiner The department has already granted […]
  Henry Redman
• 2026 All-Racine County Boys Basketball: St. Catherine’s sweeps player, coach of the year awards April 14, 2026
  In a year with no shortage of deserving candidates, St. Catherine’s swept the all-county awards for boys basketball this season.  The Angels had some shaky moments throughout the season but were ready for their moment in March, as they went on a memorable run that culminated in winning the WIAA Division 3 State Championship.  After […]
  Matt Hardesty
• Racine Gladiators 8U dominate Kansas City regional, win back-to-back NFL FLAG titles April 14, 2026
  LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Racine Gladiators 8U team delivered a dominant performance at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL FLAG Regional on April 11, going undefeated and capturing their second consecutive regional championship. Led by head coach Jesus “Chuey” Gonzales, a Racine Horlick alumnus, the Gladiators overwhelmed the competition, outscoring opponents 110–6 across four games. […]
  Nick Payne
• Racine Police officer Gabby Hood, enters 2027 race for mayor, joining what could be crowded field April 14, 2026
  Racine police officer Gabrielle “Gabby” Hood announced last week she is running for mayor of Racine. Hood, 30, said she filed paperwork with the city clerk and opened a campaign finance account, formally entering the race ahead of the April 2027 election. “I want to be in a position where I’m able to make more […]
  Heather Asiyanbi