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• Top 5 Racine County Eye Stories from the week of April 18, 2026 April 18, 2026
  It was a week marked by public safety concerns, political developments, and ongoing community tensions across Racine County. From a high-profile court decision and a serious crash to a new mayoral candidate and concerns over data center impacts, these are the stories that drew the most attention. Top Stories Conclusion Stay tuned for more stories […]
  Racine County Eye Staff
• Update: Storms knock out power to more than 6,000 in Racine County, outages linger across southeast Wisconsin April 18, 2026
  UPDATE 8:40 P.M.: More than 6,000 Racine County residents lost power after storms moved through the area, with Union Grove and Franksville among the hardest-hit communities. Power outages remain scattered across Racine County and southeastern Wisconsin following storms that moved through the region, leaving thousands without electricity at the peak. According to WE Energies outage […]
  Denise Lockwood
• Kemper Center Grand Tour April 26: Self-guided Kemper Hall, Durkee Mansion tours April 17, 2026
  KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents can step inside two of Kenosha’s historic landmarks later this month as the Kemper Center & Anderson Arts Center hosts a drop-in, self-guided “Grand Tour” of Kemper Hall and the Durkee Mansion. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kemper Center campus, 6501 […]
  Racine County Eye Staff
• Flood watch, tornado watch issued for Racine County April 17, 2026
  Racine County residents are facing a high-impact stretch of weather Friday into early Saturday, with the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch through Saturday morning for a wide swath of southern Wisconsin, including Racine County, and a tornado watch through 8 p.m. Friday that also includes Racine County. Forecasters warned that flash flooding is […]
  Denise Lockwood
• Meet Nelson: Featured Pet for April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026
  Nelson is a 7-year-old pup with brown eyes and brown fur. He is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus. Loyal best friend for older kids If you’re looking for a loyal best friend, Nelson could be the pup for you. He is looking for a home where he can truly settle […]
  Racine County Eye Staff