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

Digital financial planning tools can simplify budgeting, saving, and banking by improving visibility, automation, alerts, and access to financial information.

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

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

Tommy Land, 79, of Kenosha, died Feb. 22, 2025. He retired from Snap-on Tools after 36 years and was known for his love of comic books, westerns and music.

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.

Ralph Reimer, 77, of Kenosha, died Sept. 18, 2026. He was a longtime bus driver, Army National Guard veteran and devoted grandfather.

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

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.

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

Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine, died Sept. 15, 2026. She was a longtime caregiver, devoted church member, and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.