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• Car vs. train April 9 leaves woman with serious injuries; police say urge anyone with information to come forward April 9, 2026
  RACINE, WI – A woman was seriously injured after the car she was in was struck by train late April 9 in the 1200 block of Washington Avenue. According to a press release from the Racine Police Department, officers were called at 11:33 p.m. for a report of a vehicle struck by a train. Car […]
  Heather Asiyanbi
• Racine County Weekly Weather Forecast — April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
  RACINE COUNTY, WI — This week of April sees temperatures ranging from the 30s to the 70s with rain showers expected next week. Dress warmly and plan accordingly while traveling and venturing outside if the weather changes. Forecast Overview Thursday, April 9: Mostly sunny with a high of 61F and a low of 41F. Friday, […]
  Racine County Eye Staff
• Raymond School feasibility task force will meet April 29 for the first time, all interested parties invited April 9, 2026
  Raymond School District’s facilities feasibility task force will hold its first meeting April 29, with 15 community members, parents, and staff already signed up. Superintendent Dr. Michael Leach saying the door remains open for more. “If someone’s like, ‘Hey, bring your friend,’ these are all open anyway,” Leach told the board at the April 6 […]
  Heather Asiyanbi
• Letter to the editor: Shoop Park founded in 1917 and should remain public for the people of Racine April 8, 2026
  From the deed signed by Dr. and Mrs. Shoop in 1917 and the History of Shoop Park from 1917 through 1936.  “It is understood between the parties that the hereinbefore described property shall forever be held, maintained and improved by the City of Racine for Public Park purposes…and shall perpetually bear the name Shoop Park.”  From […]
  Racine County Eye Staff
• Ambitious Vibes Candle Co. opens Downtown Racine shop May 1 April 8, 2026
  RACINE, WI — AnaLisa Garcia started Ambitious Vibes Candle Co. for her own mental health, and now helps others by providing aromatherapy through candles. After moving to California with her toddler son during the pandemic, Garcia needed a jolt of inspiration. She was working an ultrasound technician, wanting another job to give her and her toddler […]
  Grant Ritchey, Report for America Corps Member