Denise Lockwood

Owner and Publisher at Racine County Eye

Contributor at Wausau Pilot and Review

I'm a journalist... I'll always be a journalist.. no more, no less.

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Articles

Uncorkt hosts Racine journalism fundraiser for education reporting

1 month ago | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood

Join Racine County Eye at Uncorkt on April 16 for a journalism fundraiser supporting education reporting. 15% of sales will benefit local news.
Aging Well 2025: Vendors sought for senior resource fair

Mar 5, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

Join Racine County Eye for Aging Well 2025: A Comprehensive Senior Resource Fair, a free event for seniors, caregivers, friends, and family members from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13 at Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Ave, Sturtevant. This premier event features diverse exhibitors who help the 55+ senior community enhance all aspects of their lives. Vendor spots are now available.
Will Medicaid funding shrink? How federal budget caps could impact Wisconsin healthcare

Mar 3, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

RACINE, Wis. — Marilyn Holbus stood outside Congressman Bryan Steil’s Racine office on March 3, gripping a handwritten letter. Her 70-year-old brother, David Kemen, has a developmental disability and relies on Medicaid for assisted living, prescriptions, and medical care. She worries that new federal budget caps could impact Medicaid-supported programs, leaving families like hers with fewer healthcare options.
Interacting with ICE: Understanding how Racine County law enforcement interacts with federal immigration authorities

Feb 28, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

RACINE COUNTY, WI — As immigration policies shift nationally, many Racine County residents wonder how their local law enforcement agencies interact with federal immigration authorities such as the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While some departments emphasize community safety, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office continues cooperating with federal immigration authorities, a policy that has drawn both support and criticism.
Citizenship in Crisis: 3 Ways Racine Families Are Bracing for the Worst

Feb 28, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

RACINE, WI — Amy Maack never thought she’d need to carry proof of her citizenship around town. Lately, however, she has been double-checking that her birth certificate is tucked safely in her bag. Born and raised in Kenosha, Maack always believed her American citizenship was unquestioned. As a music teacher at Gifford School, a second-generation Mexican American, and the wife of Racine Common Council member David Maack, she felt secure in her identity.
The Shahs’ lifelong mission to transform healthcare in 1 small town in India

Feb 27, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

RACINE, WI — Dr. Prakash Shah and his wife, Sona, never planned to build a hospital. In 2016, they had simply set out to visit Chitrakoot Falls, a breathtaking natural wonder known as the “Niagara of India.”However, a miscommunication about the destination landed them in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh—a place with deep spiritual significance in Hinduism, known as the site where Lord Rama spent 14 years in exile.
Racine Unified faces uncertainty if U.S. Department of Education is eliminated

Feb 19, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

RACINE, WI — As the Racine Unified School District (RUSD) grapples with a $20 million budget deficit, a new challenge threatens to upend its financial future: the potential elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. A renewed push in Congress to dismantle the federal agency—championed by President Donald Trump and conservative lawmakers—could strip millions in federal funding from school districts nationwide.
Primary Election Guide 2025: What Racine County voters need to know

Feb 17, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

Racine County voters will decide several key races in Tuesday’s spring primary. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls Feb. 18. State Superintendent of Public Instruction: Three candidates vie to become Wisconsin’s top education official: Jeff WrightBrittany KinserJill Underly (incumbent): The top two vote-getters will advance to the April general election.
Racine Family YMCA launches income-based membership program

Feb 17, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

Starting February 18, the Racine Family YMCA will open its doors to low-income residents through a new program designed to remove financial barriers to health and wellness. The Membership-for-All Program launches as 31% of Racine County residents face barriers to healthcare access. For one Racine resident, the program offers hope following a diabetes diagnosis.
Nathan Pabon announces bid for Racine City Council

Feb 17, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

RACINE — Nathan Pabon has announced his candidacy for the Racine City Council. Pabon, a banker, is running to represent the community with a focus on transparency, economic growth, education, infrastructure, and public safety. Website: linktr.ee/PabonForRacine Nathan Pabon has lived in Racine for 12 years. BankerI am happily married, and we have a dog named Tyrus. My wife and I are foster parents to two of my beautiful nieces.