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Racine, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Racine! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will RUSD’s tougher cellphone rules change your child’s school day?
  • Heading to Monument Square for the next Brewers World Series showdown?
  • Racine woman faces court after fatal Russet Street shooting

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Wisconsin election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy and warm with a shower, temps: high: 69, low: 46.
  • Friday: Beautiful with periods of sun, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Racine Unified School District Board approves cellphone statement (kenoshanews.com) — Families in Racine Unified should prepare for a stricter cellphone policy this school year, with K-8 students barred from using devices during the day and high schoolers limited to non-class times. The board also renewed a $10 million emergency credit line as a cashflow backup, while highlighting community support and exceptions for health, translation, and emergencies.
   

2. City of Racine hosts Brewers World Series watch parties at Monument Square (racinesun.com) — Racine residents can gather at Monument Square for Brewers World Series watch parties for Games 3 and 4, complete with big screens, food trucks, and a DJ. The city urges attendees to arrive by 7 p.m., bring chairs, and dress for the weather as it builds on strong turnout from earlier games.
   

3. Court hearing Wednesday for Racine woman charged in fatal shooting (racinecountyeye.com) — A 63-year-old Racine woman is due in Racine County Circuit Court Wednesday, charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man on Russet Street. Police say the killing, the city’s eighth homicide of 2026, followed a family argument at a residence both the victim and suspect shared.
   

4. Racine Community Foundation awards 76 scholarships totaling $208,652 for 2026-27 school year (racinesun.com) — Racine students and families should know that the Racine Community Foundation has just awarded 76 scholarships totaling more than $200,000 for the 2026-27 school year, supporting a wide range of career paths. The awards are funded by local donors and are intended to keep talented young people learning, working, and giving back in Racine County.
   

5. Trevor Jung makes his case for Wisconsin's SD21 (upnorthnewswi.com) — Racine residents may recognize Trevor Jung, a former city alderman and RYDE Racine director, as he campaigns for Wisconsin’s 21st Senate District. He criticizes long-time Republican control in Madison, emphasizing affordability, school funding, and returning more state tax revenue to communities like Racine while backing Medicaid expansion and expanded tax and childcare credits.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I saved this poor baby today.
    Some people on here say I'm a scammer. No, I'm an animal lover. This poor baby is a girl who's own body is feeding on what she has left. She… (Nextdoor 6th/Main)
  • RACINE ONLY
    Anyone need help cutting their grass tomorrow and Wednesday? My husband has some extra time to do last minute lawn cutting. If interested message me. (Nextdoor Ranch Heaven)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Racine. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Racine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Racine here.

Ok Racine! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle?" — Envelope (Thank you Mike C. for sending it in!)
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