This is your WRJN Daily News Roundup for 99.9 FM and 1400 AM in Racine and 98.1 FM in Kenosha.
Racine and Kenosha County voters are heading to the polls today with sheriff's races among the key local contests.
City of Racine District 4 voters have a new polling place at the Racine Kenosha Community Action Center on North Wisconsin.
Voters can check their polling locations and see a ballot at myvote.wi.gov.
Polls are open until 8.
Democrats in Southeastern Wisconsin are choosing a candidate to challenge Congressman Brian Stile in November.
Mitchell Berman, Miguel Aranda, and Lorenzo Santos are running in the first congressional district primary.
Stile is unopposed in the Republican primary.
A Kenosha County highway worker was not seriously hurt after a tractor tipped over yesterday.
It happened while the worker was mowing along Highway P south of Highway 50.
The driver got out of the tractor without any help.
The city of Milwaukee may pause new data center development for up to a year.
The city would use that time to create rules for where and how data centers can be built.
That Milwaukee proposal now heads to the city plan commission.
A Walworth County special prosecutor will not file charges after a domestic disturbance involving Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis and his former partner.
The prosecutor said there wasn't enough evidence to prove a crime.
The woman had been arrested after the July 19th incident.
And UW Parkside could help train more health care workers under a proposed statewide plan.
The universities of Wisconsin are seeking $90 million to prepare 35,000 professionals over 10 years.
Supporters say it could help address worker shortages in Racine, Kenosha and statewide.
And that's news on WRJN.
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For Civic Media News, I'm Melissa K.
Today is primary election day in Wisconsin and the DMV is staying open late for voters who need an ID.
Service centers will remain open until 6 p.m.
to help people get a Wisconsin ID card.
Voters should bring any documents they have, including proof of identity and Wisconsin residency.
The state says a photo ID can be sent overnight and voters may have the option of casting a provisional ballot while they wait.
To see your ballot and where you can vote, check out myvote.wi.gov.
Gas prices fell 10.9 cents per gallon over the last week, landing at an average of 387 on Monday.
This is 14.9 cents higher than a month ago and well over 97 cents per gallon higher than this time last year.
The national average price of diesel decreased 5.1 cents compared to last week for an average of $5.27 per gallon.
Officials at Gasbuddy say that while gasoline prices declined in 47 states over the last week, the wild ride will continue.
Iran is pushing back against reopening the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to edge up in Sunday night trading.
Gasbuddy officials say if the Strait remains closed, upward pressure on fuel prices could quickly return.
If the geopolitical situation deteriorates, the national average could climb to its highest level ever recorded this late in the calendar year.
Evening training flights will take place this week and next for the 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.
The F-35 aircraft will be training until approximately 10.30pm, August 10th through the 13th, and August 17th through the 20th.
Those near Truick's Field at the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison may hear them taking off or landing until approximately 10.30pm.
Today's primary will set the stage for November, starting with the race to replace retiring Governor Tony Evers.
Four Democrats remain active in the contest, Francesca Hong, David Crowley, Joel Brennan, and Kelda Royes.
Republicans are widely expected to nominate Congressman Tom Tiffany.
Several congressional primaries are also on the ballot, including a competitive Democratic fight in the Third District.
The winner will move on to face Republican Congressman Derek Van Orden.
The 7th congressional district race is for an open seat after incumbent Tom Tiffany decided to run for governor.
State officials say voters who still need an ID can get one for free today at DMV offices.
They're staying open until 6 p.m.
To see your ballot and where you can vote, check out myvote.wi.gov.
Money is being approved to resurface Wisconsin Highway 89 between Fort Atkinson and Jefferson.
Governor Tony Evers approved the nearly $2 million contract to improve what was described as a deteriorating portion of the four and a half mile area.
Officials noted traffic will be detoured during construction to portions of U.S.
Highways 12 and 18 as well as Wisconsin Highway 26.
Crews are expected to complete the project by October.
Sections of the North Shore parking lot at Devil's Lake State Park will be closed this month for reconstruction.
The Wisconsin DNR announced the project will improve existing parking lots, install standard lighting, and add a universal kayak launch.
Parking lot reconstruction begins in early August and is estimated to be completed in spring of 2027.
Most areas will remain open, but there will be limited parking.
The North Shore Chateau and Rock Elm Shelter will temporarily close for access in late 2026 for short-term renovations.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Melissa Kaye for Civic Media News.
It's the Brewers and the Padres.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports where it's game two of the Brewers in San Diego tonight.
Last night, the crew had a two to one lead when Logan Henderson left a change up over the plate and Jackson Merrill smacked it over the center field wall for a three to two Padres victory.
in a little too long.
Pat Murphy and he was out of gas, but
Obviously with our 3 leverage arms out.
We didn't think we had coverage.
Good leverage covered for 3 and he still was.
His pitches were under control.
So he he did fine.
We just didn't want Meryl to beat us.
He's so hot lately and you know, William call for that pitch down the way.
But
You know, he missed over the plate with it, so it's unfortunate.
College hockey, five members of the Badgers women's hockey team have been selected led by Cassie Hall to represent Team USA in Canada's Select Series Tournament going on this week in British Columbia with sports on Mike Clemens.
It is going to be mostly sunny with a high in the low to mid 80s today.
Tonight partly cloudy, a shower or two possible with a low into the low to mid 60s tomorrow.
scattered showers and thunderstorms, otherwise partly to mostly cloudy in the upper 70s to low 80s.
I'm meteorologist Shawn Cable.
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