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Voters opt for newcomers in three County Board districts

Voters on April 2 elected three new supervisors to the Racine County Board in contested districts.

Council members express concern about Hospitality Center

Eleven City Council members are urging Mayor Cory Mason to move the Hospitality Center out of downtown Racine.

Controversy Surrounding Downtown Racine's Hospitality Center Sparks Debate

Racine may set up teen court for minor offenses

RACINE — There may be changes coming to the way the City of Racine handles juvenile justice. Someday in the future, youths could go to teen court for minor infractions and have cheaper fines more appropriate for juvenile offenders than their adult counterparts, although it wouldn t have any effect for teens charged with severe offenses. Through this proposed change and others being considered, the city is aiming to build a system that promotes accountability while dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension, Teen Court works to create a change in youth behavior, provides an opportunity for youth to restore their image in the community while repairing their relationship between themselves and the victim, facilitates the strengthening of family resiliency, and offers ways youth can gain academic and 21st century life skills for future success.

Here's what more than a dozen Racine leaders had to say in their goodbyes to Police Chief Art Howell

Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling: “It’s been a privilege to work alongside Chief Art Howell. The chief brought a high level of professionalism and dedication to the community, which I was able to witness firsthand over the many years we have collaborated on matters of public safety. He is leaving big shoes to fill for the incoming chief. On behalf of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, I wish Chief Howell the very best of health and happiness in his next chapter. His experience, wisdom and knowledge of the community will be greatly missed.” Racine Police Chief Art Howell, standing left, and Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, standing right, salute during the playing of taps during the annual Racine County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on May 11, 2015 at Hantschel Park. The name of Arthur Herman was added to the memorial the previous year, after it was discovered this year that the Racine County Sheriff s Deputy died in the line of duty on