A child was left in a hot car in Racine. Here’s how fast that turns deadly — and how to prevent it.
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Jul 16, 2026, 9:22 AM CT
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Karen Stokes is a Milwaukee-based freelance journalist with more than 16 years of experience reporting on local and national politics, as well as community interest stories that highlight culture, social issues, and civic engagement for local, regional, and national publications.
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