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Community Health Improvement Plan to outline Kenosha County’s health priorities for upcoming 5 years
Following up on a community survey conducted last year, work is now underway on a refreshed Community Health Improvement Plan for Kenosha County, Health Officer Ricky Ferrari Traner announced today. The Kenosha County Thrive initiative is...
Kenosha County to celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 4
National Night Out events will be held at six locations in Kenosha County from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. Kenosha County Gang Prevention is hosting its event from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot in front of the county’s new,...
Keys to Kenosha event receives marketing grant from Wisconsin Department of Tourism
A new local event showcasing Kenosha’s rich history and architecture received a $14,500 marketing grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, organizers announced today. The Keys to Kenosha event will be held at more than 50 sites...
LakeFest Returns Bigger Than Ever with Two Lakefront Venues, Live Music, Boat Parade and Family Fun
Bonfires on the beach. Live music at two lakefront venues. A boat parade gliding through the harbor at sunset. Families building giant sandcastles. Kids laughing in a foam party. That's what awaits visitors when LakeFest returns to...
FEMA to host Kenosha County office hours forresidents impacted by April storms, flooding
A Federal Emergency Management Agency in-person support team will host office hours in Kenosha County next week to assist residents who experienced property damage and losses due to the severe storms and flooding that occurred April...
Passing the torch at Franks Diner
After nearly 17 of ownership, Julie Rittmiller and Kevin Ervin, are selling the iconic Kenosha institution FRANKS DINER. The transfer of ownership to Pablo and Diana Escribano will be official at the end of July. “Yes, the rumors are...
Swanson takes over for retiring Blasi as Kenosha County’sDirector of Veterans Services
Robert Swanson is now serving as Director of the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced. The change in leadership comes as former Director Jennifer Blasi retired effective Tuesday....
Federal disaster relief now available to Kenosha Countyresidents affected by April storms, flooding
Kenosha County residents affected by the severe weather in April may now apply for federal disaster assistance, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced today. Kenosha is among the 19 counties included in a recent Presidential Disaster...
Mississippi Blues Artist highlights HarborPark Music Festival
The Nora Jean Blues Band returns to perform on the Snap-On stage Saturday, August 15, at Celebration Place, HarborPark Jazz Rhythm & Blues organizers have announced. Nora Jean Bruso, born June 21, 1956 is an American Chicago and...
Kenosha Yacht Club Partners with American Red Cross to Host Community Blood Drive
The Kenosha Yacht Club will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, July 27 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Kenosha Yacht Club, 5130 4th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140. For more information or to make an appointment to...
Named “Best Event in Wisconsin” by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation in 2025, Party on the Pavement returns to Downtown Racine for its 23rd year on Saturday, Sept. 19
Last year’s street festival attracted 23,000 people from Racine, Kenosha and Sturtevant (calculated through geo-fencing), with over 12 lively blocks filled with five stages of live music, a large assortment of food and drinks...
Jamie Freeland Named Executive Director of the Senior Companion Program
The Senior Companion Program is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Freeland as its new Executive Director. Freeland brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing, advertising, business development, fundraising, and...
Celebrate everything that makes Racine’s waterfront special during Racine River Fest on Saturday, Aug. 1
Celebrate everything that makes Racine's waterfront special during Racine River Fest on Saturday, Aug. 1, an all-day festival at multiple locations along the scenic Root River featuring activities, entertainment, food, and family fun...
Explore Downtown Racine with Giant Postcard scavenger hunt, then take your favorites home
The outdoor gallery is set with Downtown Racine Corporation’s 25th annual public art project featuring 25 giant “Greetings from Racine” postcards. See Racine through the eyes of artists who have created artwork depicting their favorite...
The fish and the farmers are sharing the lakefront!
This Saturday, our amazing Racine Farmers Market vendors will be setting up alongside the legendary Salmon-A-Rama. For two weekends, fresh carrots and trophy salmon get to be neighbors! Don't panic about parking! The tournament doesn't...
DOWNTOWN RACINE TO HOST RED WHITE AND BLUES THEMED FIRST FRIDAY
Downtown is the place you’ll want to be to kick off your star-spangled holiday weekend with A Red, White and Blues themed First Friday event on July 3, from 4 pm to 9 pm. This award-winning event brings thousands of locals and tourists...
Tour of America’s Dairyland Bike Race Series 2026 Day 2 Coming to Racine, WI!
We are pleased to announce that Downtown Racine will host Day #2 of the 11-day bike race series, Tour of America’s Dairyland, on Friday, June 19, 2026. The race, aptly named the Monument Square Grand Prix due to its course surrounding the...
ToAD Bike RaceFriday, June 19
The Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD) is the largest competitive road cycling series in the U.S. It hosts 11 straight days of racing throughout Southeast Wisconsin and Racine is day #2! Racing starts at 12:00 p.m. and ends at 8:15...
HayMarket: Opening Day June 11A Summer Night Market Experience Unlike Any Other
The Downtown Racine Corporation is excited to announce the return of The HayMarket, Racine's only night market, taking place in Monument Square on June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, and August 6 & 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. More...
Downtown Racine Unveils 25th Annual Public Art Project Featuring Giant “Greetings from Racine” Postcards
This summer, Downtown Racine will transform into a vibrant outdoor art gallery as the Downtown Racine Corporation unveils its 25th annual public art project featuring 25 giant “Greetings from Racine” postcards. From June through...
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