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2 weeks ago | 
waukradio.com | Melissa Kaye |Jimmie Kaska |Lisa Hale
MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – Beaches are open and the weather is warming up with e. coli and algae blooms starting, here’s what to look out for. Bacteria in the water. Our very own lakes can have very high levels of e.coli and you do not want to swim in it, it can make you sick. The Mayo Clinic says it’s a bacteria that usually lives in animals’ intestines. This nasty bug gets into our water after rain pushes urban sewer water and rural agricultural runoff into our lakes and streams.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Jimmie Kaska |Melissa Kaye |Lisa Hale
As she does every other Thursday, Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil joins us in studio. We talk about Saturday’s “No Kings” rally in Rib Mountain, this weekend’s state Democratic Party Convention that will choose a new Democratic Party chair and more.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Dakota Lavota |Melissa Kaye |Jimmie Kaska |Lisa Hale
WRJN will be at Harbor Fest this Friday and Saturday! At Harbor Fest, there will be live music, featuring a dynamic mix of performances from local favorites and up-and-coming artists. They will also have a variety of food trucks and local vendors offering delicious food, refreshing drinks, and sweet treats. The festival isn’t just about music; as it’s about the community coming together in downtown Racine. Remember tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Dakota Lavota |Melissa Kaye |Jimmie Kaska |Lisa Hale
On the WRJN website, we now have a weekly poll, sponsored by Hog Lawyer, The Lawyer Who Rides! We will continue to have a weekly ‘You’re The Judge’ poll with all kinds of local related questions. This week, the question is: How Many of Racine’s Downtown or Lakefront Festivals Do You Attend Each Summer? So, make sure to check back to WRJN’s website weekly and make your voice heard!
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Chali Pittman |Jimmie Kaska |Melissa Kaye |Beth Habhegger
Source: Source: Wisconsin Elections CommissionJun 5, 2025, 11:48 AM CSTMADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Wisconsin’s top election agency is under federal scrutiny from the Trump Administration. Federal funding for voter education and poll worker training could be on the line. The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division issued a sharp warning to the Wisconsin Elections Commission in a letter yesterday, saying the agency is out of compliance with federal law.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Chali Pittman |Jimmie Kaska |Melissa Kaye |Beth Habhegger
MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and top Republicans on the state budget have hit a wall, and state officials have issued statements expressing their disappointment with the talks stalling.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Tom Kertscher |Melissa Kaye |Beth Habhegger |Savanna Tomei-Olson
The percentage of Wisconsin schoolchildren not receiving state-mandated vaccinations because of their parents’ personal beliefs is four times higher than it was a generation ago. That rise in personal conviction waivers has driven a decrease in all immunizations among Wisconsin children ahead of new measles outbreaks hitting the U.S. that are linked to three deaths.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Savanna Tomei-Olson |Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Adam Hess
MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – While the National Weather Service (NWS) is facing severe staffing shortages, none of its Wisconsin offices has a chief meteorologist in charge. Earlier this year, Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cut or offered and approved early retirement for about 550 employees of the National Weather Service. The NWS collects weather data, builds forecasts, issues warnings in severe weather, and surveys damage after storms.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Dakota Lavota |Beth Habhegger |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Melissa Kaye
BlogThe Racine Raiders win streak was snapped by the Detroit Ravens on Saturday, with the final score being 27-7. The Detroit defense played well, as the Raiders did not score in the first, third, or fourth quarters. This Saturday, the Raiders host the 5-0 Indy Bison at Historic Horlick Athletic Field. You can listen to the game on WRJN at 1400AM and 99.9FM in Racine and 98.1FM in Kenosha. If you are out of the area, make sure to download the Civic Media App and select WRJN.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Dakota Lavota |Beth Habhegger |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Melissa Kaye
We are a few days into our “Sconnie Summer’ text-to-win statewide contest! You can win some great prizes, like a daily chance to win Milwaukee Brewers Club Level tickets or $100 cash! Plus, every entry puts you into one of our grand prize drawings of a Wisconsin vacation in Baraboo at the Ringling House B&B or the Door County White Lace Inn with some gas money to get you there. The Contest runs from Monday, June 2nd, 2025 to Saturday, June 14th, 2025. How to play:Download the Civic Media App.
