Catch up on the top 5 most-read Racine County Eye stories of the week of Feb. 14, 2026, including breaking news, local protests and community updates.

Linda Ann Lewis, 68, of Racine, WI, died February 7, 2026. Regional Director for Department of Transportation and church volunteer.

Laila Collier-White scored 20 and Jayda King added 19 points and 12 rebounds as St. Catherine’s beat Prairie 65-56 to sweep the season series.

Jamie Freeland volunteers with the Senior Companion Program, and she says it has introduced a lifelong friend who she truly treasures.

Residents in the city's 2nd Aldermanic District are the only voters with a primary election this year. The top 2 votegetters will be on the April ballot.

Wisconsin organizers are working to introduce a Montana ballot initiative that could prevent corporations from spending on elections.

An Assembly Republican bill would force the state to share with the USDA data on applicants and recipients of benefits through SNAP.

Americans carry more than $1 trillion in credit card debt with average interest rates around 30%. Using credit wisely has never been more important.

A Racine native reflects on desegregation, protests and the day Jerstad-Agerholm School closed in 1974, shaping a Generation X childhood.

Century Preparatory hosted a Black History Month program Thursday, Feb. 12, 2025, to celebrate the contribution of local Black leaders.

Meet Zuse, a playful 2-year-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus. Neutered, vaccinated and ready for his forever home.

Wisconsin State Fair begins 175-day countdown to its 175th anniversary, set for Aug. 6–16, 2026, with special events, donor campaign and tickets on sale.