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Trump uses Mount Rushmore speech to allege ‘mortal threat’ from communism
On the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump used his address Friday…
US labor market weakened in June
Job growth slowed in June to an increase of 57,000 after three straight months of gaining more than 100,000, according…
Democrats, Republicans alike focus on states’ rights as a way out of America’s political woes
Democrats are seizing the mantle of states’ rights to oppose the agenda of President Donald Trump, who has sought to…
Racine agency receives $25,000 AARP grant to help seniors build digital skills
RACINE — Ronald Tatum said he wants to bridge the digital divide in Racine. The CEO of Racine/Kenosha Community Action…
Racine Sets a Table for America’s 250th
One day after Gregory Lott rang the bell ending his cancer treatment, the Army veteran sat down to dinner in…
Racine Founder’s Rotary student and teacher spotlight
After tragedy, class of 2026 Aphasia Morales honors father through determination
RACINE, WI — Aphasia Morales had to learn independence at a young age after her father was killed in a hit-and-run crash in 2022. Morales, a senior at Washington Park High School, is getting ready for her next chapter in life. She plans on attending UW-Milwaukee in the fall, either majoring in nursing or education.…
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Raiders stay undefeated on Quan Jackson’s crucial interception
RACINE — Quan Jackson was playing with a heavy heart Saturday night, but came up with perhaps the…
Undisputed and Undeniable: Prairie ‘corners’ Xavier to win 3rd state championship
UIHLEIN SOCCER PARK – With a dream achieved and a trophy in hand, Prairie coach Joe Manley walked…
WIAA State Soccer: Quick goals from Kimbrough, Jaramillo lift Prairie to State Championship Game
UIHLEIN SOCCER FIELD – After a scoreless first half of their WIAA Division 4 State Semifinal, Aquinas’s bench…
Kimbrough sends Hawks to WIAA State Tournament
WIND POINT — Keira Kimbrough knew the situation, then did something about it. Prairie’s girls soccer team fended…
Jeffrey McNamara, 74, of Union Grove – Obituary
Jeffrey McNamara, 74, of Union Grove, Wis., died Friday, June 19, 2026, at home. Jeffrey McNamara’s Early Life He was born May 11, 1952, in Burlington, Wis., to the late Frank and…
Susan Rothery McKeegan Guinn, 79, of Elkhorn – Obituary
Susan Rothery McKeegan Guinn died June 17, 2026. Susan Rothery McKeegan Guinn’s Early Life She was born July 1, 1946, in Sacramento, Calif. She grew up in a military family and lived…
Arthur Thomsen, 95, of Racine – Obituary
Arthur Thomsen, 95, of Racine, Wis., died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at home with family by his side. He was born May 23, 1925, to the late Emil and Mary (Jensen) Thomsen.…
Rebecca Lemke, 71, of Racine – Obituary
Rebecca Lemke, 71, died June 30, 2026. Rebecca Lemke’s Early Life She was born Dec. 4, 1954, in Racine to Robert and Fern (Clausen). She and her husband, William G. Lemke, built…
Mary Ann Parker, 72, of Racine – Obituary
Mary Ann Parker, 72, of Racine, Wis., died June 27, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Mary Ann Parker’s Early Life She was born Feb. 11, 1954, in Birmingham, Ala. Survived by…
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