William Jennings Rice Jr., 94, of Kenosha, died Feb. 18, 2025. He was a longtime Kenosha firefighter, Navy veteran, and community leader.

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Starbuck International K-8 students are leading a school composting program, collecting cafeteria food waste and helping divert organic material from landfills.

Jennifer Lynn Colboth, 53, died Feb. 21, 2025. She was a longtime Waukegan letter carrier, artist, animal lover, mother and grandmother.

William Peter Mazanet, 75, died Sept. 17, 2026. He was a retired Miller Brewing Company maintenance engineer who enjoyed hunting, bowling, fishing, and golf.

Wallace Faltinowski, 91, of Kenosha, died Sept. 22, 2026. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime press operator at AMC/Chrysler.

Warren Matthew Ginn, 57, died Sept. 9, 2026. He was a longtime Local 27 union glazier who loved golf, pool, bowling, darts and bags.

A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Racine and Kenosha Counties, with 3- to 6-foot waves, dangerous currents, and hazardous swimming conditions expected.

Harvest Fair runs Oct. 2–4 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis with $5 admission for ages 12+, free kids admission, concerts, fall food, and family activities.

Racine is demolishing the downtown McMynn parking garage, replacing it with a surface lot by late November. Tower residents get temporary parking.

Wisconsin voters will decide three constitutional amendments Nov. 3 covering the governor’s partial veto, religious gatherings during emergencies and government DEI policies.

Kiwanis Club of West Racine will hold Kiwanis Peanut Day Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at five Racine County locations to raise donations for local youth organizations.