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Friday, June 5, 2026

What's happening in Racine County this summer?

The summer months have arrived and it’s time to start thinking of what to do and where to go to keep yourselves occupied.

There are many local events planned in Racine County this summer, including several which will continue for a number of weeks that may be of interest.

Among Racine and Racine County events are:

Burlington Farmers Market (June 4 – Sept. 24): The Burlington Farmers Market, 517 Congress St., Burlington, will be held from June – September every Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m. Admission is free. The market will have various food items, food trucks, as well as weekly live music.
Racine Farmers Market (May – Oct. 24): The Racine Farmers Market held at Festival Park, 5 Fifth St., Racine, began on May 9 and will run every Saturday through Oct. 24, with over 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and other delicacies. It is located at Festival Park, 5 Fifth St. in Racine.
Fun & Food on First (June through Sept. 28): Fun & Foot on First will run through every Monday through Sept. 28 in Waterford, 100 First St. from 5 – 8 p.m. The annual tradition offers food trucks, vendor markets, and weekly entertainment.
Bend & Brew (through Sept. 30): Bend & Brew is back for its ninth season in Racine. The events consist of free yoga every Wednesday and Saturday overlooking Lake Michigan. It will be held at the Reefpoint Marina’s grassy park area from 6-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays and from 8-8:45 a.m. Saturdays. Following each session, a certificate will be provided for a free coffee, beer, or drink at 10-plus local participating businesses.
Free Kids’ Day: Art “250” at the Wustum Museum (Friday, June 12): This one-day event at the museum in Racine runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will offer hands-on projects, scavenger hunts, and games in and outside the museum revolving around 250 years of handcrafted creativity.
Racine Harborfest (Friday, June 12, Saturday, June 13): Racine Harborfest, re-established in 2025, is back for a two-day music festival held at Festival Park from 4-11 p.m., including food and beverages. All money will go towards Pink Paddling Power, which provides education and support for breast cancer survivors throughout Racine and Racine County, and Relay for Life of Southeast Wisconsin (No One Faces Cancer Alone).
Greater Racine BBQ Invitational (Saturday, June 27): The fourth annual Greater Racine BBQ will be held at Franksville Memorial Park, 9614 Northwestern Ave, from 2-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. The event supports the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. Award-winning barbeque vendors will be in attendance, as well as live music, craft beer, and yard games. No carry-in alcohol is allowed.
Saturday Sounds (Saturdays, June 27 to Aug. 29): Saturday Sounds is an opportunity to jam out to some free, live music in Monument Square, 502 Main St, Racine, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. each Saturday. Tables and chairs will be provided, as well as drinks that are available for purchase.
Summer Camp at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Monday, July 6, to Friday, Aug. 24): Available for kids first-nighth grade,animal lovers can enjoy crafts, games, and meet and interact with several animals throughout the week. Camp Critters (first- third grade) will be offered July 13-17 and Aug. 10-14. Camp Unleased (fourth-sixth grade) runs from July 6-10 and July 20-24. Junior Veterinary Camp (sixth-ninth grade) will be held Aug. 3-7. Location: 8900 16th St., Mt. Pleasant.
Salmon-A-Rama (Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 19): The nine-day fishing tournament in Racine is open Lake Michigan-wide. The grand prize is $50,000 with a nearly a total of $200,000 in prize payouts. Held at Festival Park for 10 consecutive days, there will be two bands (The Cheap Shots, Broken Forty5), raffles, kid’s games, fireworks, kids fishing pond and food and beverages.
Taco Fest of Racine (Saturday, July 18): Franksville Memorial Park, 9614 Northwestern Ave, will hold the seventh annual Taco Fest from 1-9 p.m. Taco trucks and Taco restaurants are invited and there will be 20-plus craft beers on tap. Live music will be playing throughout the day. Admission is free.
Midwest Beach Championships (Saturday, Aug. 1): Open to junior teams and boys and girls, Epic Volleyball Club will be hosting the Midwest Beach Championships on North Beach in Racine from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. Great Lakes Watercross will also be hosting a jet ski closed course through Aug. 1-2.
Car, Truck, & Bike Show (Thursday, Aug. 5): The Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St., will be hosting the Car, Truck, & Bike Show for all ages from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be more than 250 vehicles with a total of 75 awards being handed out. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

From: https://journaltimes.com/life-entertainment/local/events/article_d12a1caa-89a2-49df-a3df-d75d31dcfd71.html#tracking-source=mp-homepage

Racine man accused of inflicting fatal injuries on 22-month-old boy

From The Journal Times.com:

Milana Doné

RACINE — A 28-year-old Racine man was charged Tuesday in connection with the death of his girlfriend's son.

Jordan Keith faces one count of first degree reckless homicide.

The charge is a count B felony, which could result in up to 60 years in prison upon conviction.

According to a Racine Police Department news release, Children's Hospital in Milwaukee contacted Racine dispatch at about 8:47 p.m. May 18 to report a case of alleged child abuse.

A 22-month-old boy, Joriel Ramirez-Rodriguez, who had suffered significant head trauma, had been taken to Ascension Hospital and then flown to Children's Hospital. The boy died May 27.

RPD arrested Keith, the mother's live-in boyfriend.

According to a criminal complaint, Ramirez-Rodriguez was brought to the hospital after he was unresponsive at home. He had injuries that included bleeding and swelling in brain, inflammation of the lung and extensive bruising.

The injuries were consistent with physical child abuse, the complaint said.

After interviewing Keith and Ramirez-Rodriguez's mother, investigators determined Keith was home with the child for about 20-30 minutes. They concluded that, based on the the day's events, the only time the injuries could have happened was when Ramirez-Rodriguez was solely in Keith's care.

Both Keith and the child's mother reportedly told investigators Keith did not cause the injuries.

Keith initially appeared in court Tuesday, where his cash bond was set at $100,000.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 10.

From: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_b39e4acd-b4ff-41db-ad2e-c22f804e5692.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

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From JSOnline:

Caden Perry

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Don't the Milwaukee skies look too clear for an air quality alert?

Yes and no. Your eyes aren't fooling you, the skies are clear Wednesday, June 3. Canadian wildfires are not at a level where smoke is carried across the Midwest yet.

But the air is still poor quality. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert June 3 morning, the first one in 2026. An uncommon set of weather conditions is actually trapping ozone on the ground level we breathe in.

Normally, ozone emissions rise higher into the atmosphere. A layer of warm, slow air is holding those emissions down in what National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Sheppard described as a subsidence inversion pattern.

Ozone is highly toxic to the respiratory system and the American Lung Association describes it akin to a sunburn for your lungs. It forms in a reaction between nitrogen oxide and sunlight.

Milwaukee has an abundance of sunlight June 3 with sunny skies expected to persist all day Wednesday and Thursday, June 4.

Strung all together, industrial nitrous oxide is reacting to ample sunlight but the ozone byproduct isn't leaving our breathing air like it should.

Canada wildfires still too far away from Wisconsin for smoke concerns

It's tough to call out smoke forecasts very far in advance. Even if wildfires in Canada get to the abundant levels, the smoke might never affect Wisconsin if the weather doesn't carry the smoke to the area.

According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, there are only a handful of wildfires near the Wisconsin border, and most are being held back as of June 3 morning.

The biggest threat for smoky conditions in Wisconsin are two Ontario wildfires considered "out of control," one east of Lake Nipigon and another east of Thunder Bay.

With winds moving especially slow in Wisconsin, it is highly unlikely the smoke will carry over to any part of the state.

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From JSOnline:

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From: https://www.jsonline.com/videos/life/2026/06/03/young-oryxes-explore-their-new-home-at-milwaukee-county-zoo/90384310007/

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From JSOnline:

David Clarey

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The city of Milwaukee will pay $825,000 to resolve two claims brought forward after alleged police misconduct.

The payments will end legal action surrounding the death of a woman who was run over by a Milwaukee police officer in 2025, and in the lawsuit made by a couple who were repeatedly the subject of false claims to police and prompting numerous police responses between 2022 and 2023 . Milwaukee Common Council passed the payments June 2.

The family of Haley Linville will receive $250,000 in connection to her Sept. 16, 2025, death.

A Milwaukee police officer was responding to the city's south side for a welfare check when, as Linville lay at the entrance of an alleyway, an officer ran her over. She later died at the hospital.

The other payment, for $575,000, will go to Niki Robinson and Patrick Tomlinson. Police were dispatched 45 times to their home over a two-year span. The city admitted in court documents that police knew the couple was being targeted by fake emergency calls.

The city denied searches related to the calls were illegal.

The payments still require Mayor Cavalier Johnson's signature for final approval. Spokesperson Jeff Fleming said the mayor will decide whether to sign off in coming days.

"He is inclined to support the council action," Fleming said in a text message.

An attorney for Linville's family initially sought over $21 million for her death, but Wisconsin state statute caps civil settlements at $250,000.

Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, who abstained from voting on Linville settlement, said the amount was not enough for the family.

"We need to continue to hold people accountable," she said. "Quite frankly, too many women in particular I'm seeing not getting the standard of care they need from the city of Milwaukee."