What’s Happening in Mt Pleasant & Racine – News April 25 – May 1 – & Events May 2 -7

This past week, from April 25th through May 1st, brought a mix of important community news, updates on ongoing infrastructure projects, and a look ahead at some fantastic local events kicking off. Let’s dive in!

Top Local News Stories

Here are some of the significant news items that shaped our community conversations this week:

• Racine Zoo Welcomes New Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra: Exciting news from one of our favorite local attractions! The Racine Zoo announced the arrival of a new resident, a Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra. Always wonderful to hear about new additions at the zoo! (As reported by WRJN)
• Racine Raiders Football Games Return to WRJN Radio: Huge news for local sports fans! After a decade, Racine Raiders football games will once again be broadcast on WRJN radio (1400 AM/99.9 FM). Get ready to cheer on the Raiders all season long on the airwaves! (As reported by WRJN)
• Seventh Community Oriented Policing (COP) House Opens in Downtown Racine: City leaders celebrated the opening of Racine’s seventh COP House downtown. This initiative continues to transform vacant spots into community hubs aimed at building relationships between police and residents and improving neighborhood safety. (As reported by WRJN)
• Mount Pleasant Focuses on Tourism Growth: Mount Pleasant is actively working to boost local tourism! Recent reports highlighted the village’s efforts to enhance tourism through community events and partnerships, including collaboration with Visit Racine County. Get ready to see more visitors enjoying all Mount Pleasant has to offer!
• Police Pursuit Concludes with Crash in Mount Pleasant: A police pursuit reportedly ended with a vehicle crash in the Village of Mount Pleasant this past week. (As reported by Patch)
• Union Grove Man Arrested in Mount Pleasant Child Enticement Sting: Authorities in Mount Pleasant made an arrest in a child enticement investigation. (As reported by Patch)
• ‘Senior Assassin’ Game Prompts Racine Police Intervention: The popular high school game “Senior Assassin” led to police involvement in Racine due to concerns about potential trespassing or behavioral issues among participants. (As reported by CBS 58, FOX6, Patch)
• Racine Mother Sentenced in Severe Child Neglect Case: A Racine mother received a prison sentence in a significant child neglect case. (As reported by CBS 58, FOX6, Patch)

Government Press Releases & Official Announcements

Keeping up with local government is key! Here are some important updates from the City of Racine and the Village of Mount Pleasant:

City of Racine:

• State Street Lift Bridge Temporary Closure Announced: Heads up for commuters! The City announced a temporary closure of the State Street Lift Bridge scheduled for Monday, May 12th, for a structural inspection. Plan your routes accordingly.
• RYDE Racine Promotes Banking Access: RYDE Racine launched bus2bankingracine.com, a resource to connect residents, especially transit users, with information on opening bank accounts to potentially facilitate easier transit boarding and promote financial inclusion.
• Pearl Street Facility Access Temporarily Changed: Due to construction on a new fuel depot, access to the Pearl Street Yard Waste Drop-Off Site has been temporarily altered.
• Ongoing Major Project: Main Street Reconstruction: The significant reconstruction of Main Street between Goold Street and Melvin Avenue continues. Phase 1, involving a full closure from Goold to Augusta Street, is currently underway and expected to finish by June 21st, causing detours.

Village of Mount Pleasant:

• “Coffee With A Cop” Held: The Mount Pleasant Police Department hosted a “Coffee With A Cop” event, providing a great opportunity for residents to chat informally with local officers and build community relations.
• Seasonal Service Reminder: Compost Site Open: The Village Compost Site (north of Hwy 20 at West Road) is open for the season on Wednesdays (12 PM – 6 PM) and Saturdays (9 AM – 4 PM) for yard waste.
• Ongoing Initiative: Tourism Survey: Mount Pleasant is still encouraging residents to participate in their tourism survey to help identify favorite local spots and aid in developing tourism marketing efforts.
• Ongoing Construction: Highway 38: Construction continues on Wisconsin Highway 38 between Rapids Drive and North Green Bay Road (County MM), with lane closures impacting traffic flow.
• Ongoing Road Closure: Spring Street: The temporary closure of CTH C/Spring Street between the I-94 Southeast Frontage Road and Highway V remains in effect due to utility installation work.

Upcoming Public Events (Starting May 2nd)

Get your calendars ready! This week kicks off some exciting events and there’s plenty to do in the days ahead:

• May 2nd (TONIGHT!): “Creative Crawl” First Friday in Downtown Racine
  • Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Location: Downtown Racine (various locations, centered on Monument Square)
  • Description: The citywide celebration of art and creativity kicks off the First Fridays season with hands-on activities, artist demos, pop-up exhibits, live music, and an Arts Passport activity. [Learn More](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://racinedowntown.com/racine-events / https://www.google.com/search?q=https://visitracinecounty.com/events/first-fridays-8 / https://www.google.com/search?q=https://statetrunktour.com/event/first-fridays-racine)
• May 2nd: Open Mic Night
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Location: Downtown Racine (Location Varies)
  • Description: Recurring free community performance event.
• May 2nd – May 4th: “Ride the Cyclone” – The Musical (Final Weekend)
  • Location: Sixth Street Theatre, 318 6th St, Racine
  • Description: Final weekend performances of the musical.
• May 2nd – May 7th: RAM Art Exhibitions
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Museum Hrs)
  • Location: Racine Art Museum (RAM), 441 Main St, Racine
  • Description: Ongoing exhibits including “”Fool Me Once,”” “”On Fire Part II,”” and more.
• May 3rd: Craft Fair Spring Bazaar
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: 5109 Washington Ave, Racine
  • Description: Spring craft fair event.
• May 3rd: Downtown Racine Spring Wine Walk
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Location: Downtown Racine (various locations)
  • Description: Annual event sampling wines at downtown businesses.
• May 3rd: Comedy! at the Main Project & Cafe
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Location: The Main Project & Cafe, Racine
  • Description: Live comedy performance event.
• May 4th: Tour N Taste Experience
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: AEppelTreow Winery & Distillery, Burlington
  • Description: Winery and distillery tour and tasting event (nearby).
• May 7th: Wellness Wednesday: Birdfeeders
  • Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: NAMI Racine County
  • Description: Free wellness activity (Requires RSVP).
• May 7th: Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
  • Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Location: BridgeTender Tavern, 303 Dodge St, Racine
  • Description: Recurring weekly poker tournament ($25 entry).

Please note that event details can sometimes change, so it’s always a good idea to check with the organizers for the latest information.

Stay Connected Locally!

That wraps up this weeks digest. There’s always so much happening right here in Mount Pleasant and Racine!

For more in-depth discussions on these topics, interviews with local businesses, and even more event details, be sure to listen to the latest episode of the Mount Pleasant Local podcast!

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