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Trader Joe’s tiny coolers are selling like hot cakes. Why and how do products go viral?

This isn’t even the first time little Trader Joe’s bags have gone viral. In March, shoppers went wild over Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote bags, which rapidly sold out.

Racine celebrates Juneteenth holiday with parade and festival

A parade and festival brought Racine-area residents together Saturday to mark the Juneteenth national holiday.

RUSD Board to consider 2024-25 interim budget at Monday meeting

The Racine Unified School District Board during its business meeting Monday will consider approving the 2024-25 interim budget.

UGHS Class of 2024 scholarships

UNION GROVE — Students in the Union Grove High School class of 2024 earned the following scholarships.

Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 17

Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

Marriage Licenses

Rhondell Akins of Mount Pleasant and January Gilmore of Racine; Anthony Beyer and Jennifer French of Mount Pleasant; Dylan Brockland and Emily Januszewski of West Dundee; Ivan Carrillo of Racine and Lucy LaFave of Franksville; Joseph Ditscheit and Faith Howell of Union Grove; Max Eisch and A…

Photos: Stallions blank Brahmas 25-0 to win UFL Championship

The Birmingham Stallions beat the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 to win the inaugural UFL Championship at the Dome at America's Center on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Gajewski excited to lead RUSD through challenges

    Soren Gajewski looks forward to leading Racine Unified for the next two years but knows there are numerous challenges that will make the job difficult.

    Green Party candidate secures ballot access for District 1 race

      Wisconsin Green Party candidate Chester Todd on Monday secured ballot access for the Wisconsin Congressional District 1 race against incumbent Republican Rep. Bryan Steil.

      Annual St. Rita Festival runs through Sunday evening

        The annual St. Rita Festival featured food, live music, games and carnival rides over the weekend at 4339 Douglas Ave.

        Burlington residents submit petition to city to stop animal hospital from boarding dogs

          Residents on the north side of Burlington are fighting plans for a dog-boarding facility that they fear will bring noise and odor to the neighborhood.

          Racine man charged with armed robbery that allegedly occurred in Caledonia

            Damarrion Rockette of Racine has been charged with armed robbery and obstructing an officer after allegedly using a handgun to rob a man in Caledonia.

            Yorkville votes to use eminent domain to secure site for new fire station

              Yorkville village leaders have agreed to use eminent domain to acquire property for a new fire station, but the property owner says a court fight is not necessary.

              Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

              Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

              RYDE ridership increases back to pre-pandemic numbers

              The RYDE Racine bus system saw a 40% increase in ridership in 2023, bringing it back to pre-pandemic numbers, according to the city.

              Three RUSD students earn seals of biliteracy

              Three Case High School students were awarded Wisconsin seals of biliteracy, and they are the first Racine Unified students to do so.

              Six photos of Friday fun at the St. Rita Festival 2024

              The annual St. Rita Festival featured food, live music, games and carnival rides over the weekend at 4339 Douglas Ave.

              Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 15

              Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

              Historical homes you can own in the Racine County area

              Here are some Racine County homes with history that you might be able to call your own.

              Northern Cheyenne woman promotes healing, justice in Sand Creek reckoning events

              Cinnamon Kills First will never forget the first time she visitedthe Sand Creek Massacre site in Colorado.

              Racine County tourism generates $525 million as state breaks records

              Tourism in Racine County grew by 7.7% over 2022 and generated $525 million in economic impact in 2023, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.

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              Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 14

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              Bike race to cause traffic impacts June 19 in Mount Pleasant

              TheTour of America's Dairyland Mount Pleasant Momentum bike race will temporarily impact traffic June 19, according to the village.

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              Outdoor music season heating up in Kenosha/Racine area

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              'Rock the Lake' on June 15 in Twin Lakes

              TWIN LAKES — The “Rock the Lake” festival is 1-10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes.

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