'Lead by example:' Racine officers met with lines during free mask distribution on 1st day of mandate

RACINE -- The City of Racine’s face coverings ordinance took effect Monday, July 27, with everyone above the age of 4 expected to wear masks while they are outside of their home at indoor public spaces, in outdoor spaces when social distancing cannot be maintained, when using any form of public transportation and when they are with people from outside of their household or family unit.To help ensure that the public has access to masks, both the Racine Police Department and the Racine Fire Department began offering free masks available to the public.

Police seek missing man last seen in downtown Racine Thursday afternoon

RACINE -- Racine police asked for help locating a missing man last seen in downtown Racine Thursday afternoon, July 23.According to police, Esteban Acevedo-Diaz from Rochester resides in a group home and has no known ties to Racine.Esteban is 5'8" tall, and weighs 180 pounds.

Racine Common Council passes mask ordinance; people and businesses face fines

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council voted 8-7 on Tuesday night, July 21 in favor of imposing a city-wide mask mandate after lengthy debate done virtually due to the pandemic. The ordinance as it was proposed for the vote would require masks to be worn everywhere indoors -- except your home -- and everywhere outdoors where social distancing is not possible. There are exceptions, like when eating or drinking in restaurants or bars.

Too cute: Racine Zoo announces birth of baby tamarin twins

RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced Thursday the birth of its third generation of emperor tamarin babies.The twins were born on Earth Day -- April 22 -- to first-time parents, one of which was born at the zoo in 2017.