Sunday, November 30, 2025
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Up to 10 inches of snow possible for Racine, Kenosha counties Saturday
Holly Gilvary
RACINE COUNTY — Racine and Kenosha counties should prepare for a snowy weekend as the biggest snowstorm since 2023 rolls into southern Wisconsin.
Six to 10 inches of snowfall are possible in Racine County and 5-9 inches are estimated in Kenosha County, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter storm warning goes into effect for southeast Wisconsin starting 3 a.m. Saturday morning until 6 a.m. Sunday.
Snow emergencies declared
In Kenosha County, the City of Kenosha and the villages of Pleasant Prairie and Somers have issued snow emergencies.
Kenosha's snow emergency starts at noon Saturday and ends at 7 a.m. on Monday; Pleasant Prairie's will last from midnight Saturday to noon Sunday; and Somers' will be in effect from noon Saturday through noon Sunday.
In Kenosha, parking on all city streets will be prohibited, allowing public works crews more space to plow the streets during and after the snowstorm; however, the city will allow overnight parking in designated Downtown and Uptown city parking lots to ease the burden of finding parking during snow emergencies.
Residents should observe posted snow route regulations.
During declared snow emergencies, city residents may park on front lawns. It is illegal to blow, plow or shovel snow into city streets.
In Pleasant Prairie, no parking is allowed on village streets during the declared snow emergency. All snow emergency parking restrictions will be enforced throughout this time period.
For more information about Pleasant Prairie's Snow and Ice Removal Plan, visit https://www.pleasantprairiewi.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=10822557.
In Somers, parking is prohibited on roadways during a snow emergency to allow for crews to clean up the roads. Residents are reminded to park their vehicles accordingly.
Kenosha County Highway crews readied equipment on Friday.
"We are prepared; we're ready," said county Highway Director Greg Boldt. "As we monitor the forecast, crews will be deployed as needed to begin snow removal operations."
In Racine County, Sturtevant and Mount Pleasant have declared snow emergencies.
Sturtevant's snow emergency will last from 6 a.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday. All vehicles must be off village streets during the snow emergency to ensure safe and efficient plowing.
Mount Pleasant is under a snow emergency from midnight Saturday until noon Sunday. Parking restrictions will be in effect during that time.
During the snow emergency, parking is only allowed on village streets where alternate-side parking regulations are in effect year-round.
Mount Pleasant residents must also clear snow from the sidewalks along their properties by 10 a.m. of each day during a snow storm.
In an email Friday morning, Racine Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Alicia Mitchell said if the Racine Department of Public Works declares a snow emergency, parking restrictions will be enforced and citations and towing are applicable. Updates will be shared on the city's Facebook page, she said.
When will the snow start?
Snowflakes will likely start to fly at 3 a.m. in Racine and Kenosha when the winter storm warning takes effect, and snowfall will increase after daybreak, according to NWS Meteorologist Kevin Wagner. More accumulation is expected later Saturday morning and into the afternoon.
"The heaviest, highest snowfall rates definitely look to be late Saturday morning into the afternoon, early evening hours," he said.
Snowfall totaling less than half an inch may still occur on Sunday after the winter storm warning expires.
Communities immediately along the lakefront may receive a wetter snow with lower snow amounts, as Lake Michigan's temperatures are still fairly warm in the 40s, Wagner said. Areas farther inland, such as Burlington and Twin Lakes, may see higher amounts of snowfall.
Travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday should pay attention to the forecast and may even need to alter plans Saturday to avoid dangerous road conditions, Wagner said.
"It's going to be a lot of snow on the roads and it's going to be maybe a little bit challenging (for snowplows) to keep up in keeping them clear, because (the snow is) just going to continue," he said.
While the snowfall will slow Sunday evening, temperatures are expected to drop.
Racine and Kenosha counties will both see low temperatures in the single digits Sunday night, and high temperatures Monday in the low 20s. Winds are not expected to be strong, but could bring sub-zero-temperature wind chills, according to Wagner.
Kenosha County tree lighting rescheduled
Kenosha County also has postponed its planned outdoor holiday tree lighting ceremony in Petrifying Springs Park in Somers. Originally scheduled Saturday afternoon, it has been moved to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
John Sloca of the Kenosha News contributed to this story.
Friday, November 28, 2025
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Winter Storm Warning from SAT 3:00 AM CST until SUN 6:00 AM CST
Heavy Snow Expected This Weekend in Wisconsin
What’s Happening:
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday, with heavy snow anticipated.
Affected Areas:
- Portions of south central Wisconsin
- Portions of southeast Wisconsin
What to Expect:
- Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches.
Impacts:
- Travel could be very difficult.
Safety Tips:
- If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Check the latest road conditions by calling 511.
When to Check Back:
Monitor weather.gov or journaltimes.com/weather for updates.
This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Foxconn promises 1,374 new jobs, gets $16 million more in state money
Foxconn to invest additional $569 million over four years
Foxconn Technology Group is getting another $16 million from Wisconsin taxpayers in return for the company expanding its Mount Pleasant operations by adding more than 1,300 jobs.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., a state agency, approved what it calls "performance-based tax incentives" for Foxconn, a Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer.
The company said the additional work was tied to demand from data centers such as the massive $7.3 billion Microsoft complex under construction nearby on land previously controlled by Foxconn.
The state funds will support the company’s investment of an additional $569 million, creating 1,374 new jobs over the next four years, according to the agency's Nov. 25 announcement.
With that expansion, Foxconn could receive up to $96 million in state tax credits through 2029.
Under the amended WEDC contract, the company will create 2,616 jobs and spend $1.2 billion in capital investments during that period.
“WEDC has been committed to ensuring Foxconn’s success and growth in our state,” said Sam Rikkers, deputy secretary and chief operating officer, in a statement.
Foxconn says it's expanding to meet rising demand from U.S. customers.
“As the demand for more data infrastructure continues to rise, Foxconn will keep responding to our customers’ needs with flexibility and at scale in the United States,” said Jerry Hsiao, chief product officer.
This is Foxconn’s second contract amendment with WEDC.
A 2021 agreement allowed Foxconn to earn up to $80 million in state tax credits by the end of 2025 based on the company’s planned investment of $672 million and creation of 1,454 jobs.
WEDC says it's verified that as of Dec. 31, 2024, Foxconn had invested nearly $717 million in its Mount Pleasant operations and created 1,242 jobs, qualifying the company for $62.9 million in tax credits.
Then-Gov. Scott Walker and Foxconn in 2017 agreed to a $2.85 billion tax incentive package ― including state and local funds ― if the company met annual hiring and capital investment goals.
Foxconn promised to bring 13,000 high-tech jobs to Wisconsin and create a massive large-screen LCD manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant.
But those plans failed to materialize, and Foxconn instead shifted to contract manufacturing with fewer jobs and lower capital investments.
That led to the 2021 renegotiated WEDC contract under the administration of Gov. Tony Evers.
Meanwhile, much of the land acquired for Foxconn has since been sold to Microsoft Corp. for its data center campus.
Tom Daykin can be emailed at tdaykin@jrn.com and followed on Instagram,Bluesky, X and Facebook.
Travelers should plan for cold, blustery Thanksgiving in Southeast Wisconsin
Holly Gilvary
RACINE COUNTY — Southeast Wisconsin should plan for a cold, blustery Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
As of late Tuesday morning, the NWS declared a wind advisory for the Racine and Kenosha areas for Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Andy Boxell, a NWS meteorologist, said Wednesday will bring strong wind gusts of 40-45 mph, along with a few snow showers.
“I would encourage folks to be mindful of the wind, especially if anybody’s driving a larger vehicle,” he said. “Especially anybody driving (on) a north-south roadway, that’s going to have that crosswind and that’ll make things a little bit bumpy.”
According to Boxell, most of Wednesday’s snow likely will be north of Racine County.
“If anybody’s traveling north — like you’re traveling north toward the Green Bay area, for instance — those snow showers are going to be much more widespread as you get up into central and northern Wisconsin,” he said.
Winds will slow to 25-30 mph on Thanksgiving Day, but temperatures will drop, Boxell said, with highs expected at 30-32 degrees Fahrenheit in Racine and Kenosha counties.
More snow is possible Friday into Saturday night. Boxell said the NWS could not give accumulation estimates as of Tuesday morning.
Who will be traveling this holiday weekend?
AAA predicted 1.65 million Wisconsin residents will travel at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, Nov. 25, and Monday, Dec. 1.
This is a 2% increase from last year and a new record for Thanksgiving travel in the state, according to AAA.
About 1.45 million Wisconsinites will travel by car, a 1.7% increase from last year; 140,550 will travel by air; and more than 50,000 will travel by bus, train or cruise, AAA said.
Summer Hegranes, marketing coordinator at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, said the airport expects a similar travel volume to last Thanksgiving, with about 20,000 passengers departing from and arriving to Milwaukee for the holiday.
She said the Milwaukee airport does not foresee significant delays over the holiday weekend.
Winter parking rules begin Dec. 1 in Racine: What drivers should know
Holly Gilvary
RACINE — The city's annual winter parking rules take effect Dec. 1 and will run through April 1, except for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
The city will enforce alternate-side overnight parking from 2-6 a.m. Drivers must park on the even-numbered side of the street on even-numbered calendar days, and on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered calendar days.
Violations may result in a citation.
When a snow emergency is declared, no parking is permitted on arterial or collector streets for the duration of the emergency. Vehicles parked on these roads will be towed.
On local streets, alternate-side parking (based on the next day's date) begins when the emergency is declared and continues until the following morning at 6 a.m.
City of Racine launches new official website
Holly Gilvary
RACINE — The City of Racine has launched a new official website, cityofracinewi.gov.
This marks the first complete redesign of the city's digital presence in a decade, according to a news release.
The redesigned site offers a secure ".gov" address; improved navigation; a mobile-friendly layout; streamlined menus; integrated service links for paying bills, reporting issues and applying for permits; built-in feedback options for residents to report broken links or suggest improvements; increased accessibility features; and enhanced search tools, the city said.
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Pages also can be translated into Spanish, Danish, French, Japanese and Portuguese.
Visitors to the old website will be automatically redirected to cityofracinewi.gov during the transition period.
City staff email addresses will continue to use the "@cityofracine.org" domain.
OnPoint Insights, a U.S.-based digital transformation and data solutions company, partnered with the city to develop the new website.
Monday, November 24, 2025
Slender Man stabbing defendant found in Illinois after escaping group home
Anna Kleiber
Geyser, now 23, went missing from her group home Nov. 22 after she cut off her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet. She had last been seen in the area of Kroncke Drive around 8 p.m. with an adult acquaintance, according to Madison police.
It remains unclear why 12 hours passed between when she was last seen and when police and the public were notified.
She was taken into custody in Illinois around 10:34 p.m. Nov. 23, police said.
She had been granted conditional release earlier this year after a judge he saw no risk to the public or to her.
Geyser and co-defendant Anissa Weier were charged with the attempted homicide of their friend Payton Leutner, whom Geyser stabbed 19 times near Davids Park in Waukesha in May 2014. All three girls were 12 years old at the time.
Geyser and Weier said they believed they were doing the bidding of the fictional online character Slender Man. They were found not guilty by reason of mental defect or disease in 2017 and sentenced to mental confinement, Weier for 25 years, and Geyser for 40 years.
Anna Kleiber can be reached at akleiber@gannett.com.
Never, ever, trust "mental health experts." They are often menially ill themselves - that's why they got into the business in the first place. I've met dozens of them.