Lauren Sklba

Denver

News Editor at The Journal Times

News Editor @Journaltimes. Formerly producing @cbsnewscolorado. Poet. Alumn @uw_sjmc.

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Writer in Residence showcase, open mic set for Friday

Jan 18, 2024 | journaltimes.com | Lauren Sklba

RACINE — A poetry showcase and open mic night Friday marks the culmination of six months as Racine’s Writer in Residence for Nicholas Ravnikar and the passing of the torch to Talinna Holton, who has been selected by ArtRoot as the subsequent writer to takeover the role.
Police identify victim in deadly hit-and-run crash as 62-year-old Douglas Lueck

Nov 16, 2023 | journaltimes.com | Lauren Sklba

RACINE — The Racine Police Department identified the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash at Eighth and Main streets Nov. 9 as 62-year-old Douglas Lueck from Racine. Police originally said the victim was a 61-year-old man but updated his age to 62 in a press release Thursday. Justin Moser, 28, of Racine, faces one count of hit-and-run resulting in death and knowingly operating a vehicle while suspended, causing death, for his suspected role in the collision.
Suspect arrested in Saturday hit-and-run, victim's prognosis not known, complaint says

Nov 13, 2023 | journaltimes.com | Lauren Sklba

RACINE — Police arrested the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that sent a woman to the hospital with severe injuries Saturday. Joaquin Raigoza, 66, of Racine faces one count of hit-and-run causing great bodily harm. If convicted, he could be fined $50,000, sentenced to 15 years in prison, or both. The criminal complaint, issued Monday, said the 27-year-old victim's prognosis was not known, and that she suffered injuries including a skull fracture and a broken neck.
Suspect charged in deadly Downtown Racine hit-and-run crash

Nov 13, 2023 | journaltimes.com | Lauren Sklba

RACINE — A suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash at Eighth and Main streets Thursday has been charged, according to a criminal complaint filed in the case. Justin Moser, 28, of Racine, faces one count of hit-and-run resulting in death and knowingly operating a vehicle while suspended, causing death. Racine Police Department officers were dispatched after a report of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian about 8 p.m. Thursday.
Underground Railroad markers dedicated in Burlington

Oct 9, 2023 | kenoshanews.com | Lauren Sklba

BURLINGTON - The Underground Railroad Freedom Heritage Trail continues to grow in Racine County. Seven historical markers were dedicated Sept. 24 in Burlington. The markers make up the second phase of what is intended to be a three-phase project to designate significant Underground Railroad sites across the county. Three of the are at the Abraham Lincoln monument park at State and Kane streets in Burlington.
Racine County Underground Railroad markers dedicated

Oct 9, 2023 | journaltimes.com | Lauren Sklba

BURLINGTON — The Underground Railroad Freedom Heritage Trail continues to grow in Racine County. Seven historical markers were dedicated Sept. 24 in Burlington. The markers make up the second phase of what is intended to be a three-phase project to designate significant Underground Railroad sites across the county. Three of the are at the Abraham Lincoln monument park at State and Kane streets in Burlington.
Racine County Underground Railroad markers dedicated

Oct 9, 2023 | lakegenevanews.net | Lauren Sklba

BURLINGTON — The Underground Railroad Freedom Heritage Trail continues to grow in Racine County. Seven historical markers were dedicated Sept. 24 in Burlington. The markers make up the second phase of what is intended to be a three-phase project to designate significant Underground Railroad sites across the county. Three of the are at the Abraham Lincoln monument park at State and Kane streets in Burlington.
Private Stock Tattoo relocating, leaving Downtown Racine

Sep 24, 2023 | journaltimes.com | Lauren Sklba

RACINE — A tattoo shop that has called Downtown Racine home for more than 10 years is relocating. By the end of October, Private Stock Tattoo, 312 Sixth St., will move to its new location at 3528 Meachem Road.
Council votes to enter into negotiations for YMCA building

Sep 20, 2023 | journaltimes.com | Lauren Sklba

RACINE — City Council decided Tuesday night that the Community Development Authority does not need a redevelopment plan prior to negotiating for the potential acquisition of the old lakefront YMCA building, 725 Lake Ave., among some confusion about a previous offer made on the property. The vote enables the CDA’s plan to acquire the building for the purposes of blight remediation to move forward.
Residents express concern, support

Sep 20, 2023 | journaltimes.com | Lauren Sklba

RACINE — Community members gathered Monday to express both support and concern for the City of Racine's plan to acquire the former Lakefront YMCA building. The Community Development Authority held a public hearing following an announcement from the city about its intention to take possession of the building at 757 Lake Ave., which is owned by the Young Men's Christian Association of Racine. The YMCA opened the lakefront location in 1960 and closed it in July 2019.

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