RACINE, WI – America was filled with postwar optimism in 1946 when the Racine YWCA bought land for a new building at 740 College Avenue, across from the 14-story Racine County Courthouse. H.F. Johnson ...

Eighth graders at 21st Century Preperatory School will prepare 500 hygiene kits similar to the photo for the Hospitality Center thanks to a grant from the Green Bay Packers. Photo credit: Screenshot ...

Here’s a look at the five most-read Racine County Eye stories from the past week, highlighting the issues, debates, and local voices that captured readers’ attention. If you missed any of them — or ...

The library’s main building at 75 Seventh St. will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, reopening Friday, Dec. 26. The building will also close Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1 ...

RACINE — Over Our Head Players has selected nine short comedies for its “2026 Snowdance 10-Minute Comedy Festival,” with performances scheduled across five weekends beginning Feb. 6 at the Sixth ...

Born in Burlington, Wisconsin, Marilyn was the daughter of Theodore and Marie (Angsten) Shaw. She graduated from St. Mary Grade School and High School. On Feb. 7, 1953, she was united in marriage to ...

Born August 15, 1935, in Pilot Grove, Minnesota, Ronald Ludwig Martin was the son of Charles and Mary Martin. He was united in marriage to Greta Leona Zeller on July 5, 1959. Sign up for daily ...

Born on September 19, 1955, in Columbus, Wisconsin, Schoenherr was the son of Kurt F. and Irene (née Meier) Schoenherr Sr. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Sign up for daily newsletters from Racine ...

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman who was caught in crossfire last July in Racine.

The gifts were provided through BCU’s annual “Giving Tree” drive and were distributed to students at both schools, according to a news release from the Mahone Foundation. The effort brought together ...

Born September 28, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, Jim was the son of the late Earl and Dolores (née Sack) Krenzke. He proudly served his country in the United States Naval Reserves for 12 years. Sign up ...

Born on March 7, 1928, in Gratiot, Wisconsin, Joann was the daughter of Joseph and Willadean “Billie” (Clark) Ayers. On April 6, 1946, in Racine, she was united in marriage to Clifford Quinn. Together ...