Racine Zoo welcomes Eastern Black Rhino, Ayubu

Racine Zoo announced a new addition to the "Land of Giants" area. Ayubu, an Eastern Black Rhino male, will be making the journey from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City Kansas.

Threat to kill Racine County judge, convicted sex offender charged

A convicted sex offender, who is already in jail, is now accused of threatening to kill the Racine County judge who is presiding over his open felony case.

Racine woman missing since 2023; search continues for Lasheky Hill

The Racine Police Department is asking for the public's help as they continue to search for Lasheky Hill. She was last seen in 2023.

Racine ballots missing municipal judge race; corrected ballots planned

Racine officials say a municipal judge race was omitted from April 7 ballots, and corrected ballots will be sent to voters who already received absentee ballots.

Harry Wait found guilty of 3 counts in absentee ballot fraud case

A Racine County jury will soon decide the face of a man who ordered absentee ballots for Racine's mayor and Wisconsin's Assembly Speaker. The accused is Harry Wait.

Harry Wait testifies in absentee ballot fraud trial
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Harry Wait testified on March 24 that he requested absentee ballots to expose "scam" vulnerabilities in the MyVote system.

Cesar Chavez fallout: Milwaukee, Racine tributes being removed

Milwaukee and Racine are grappling with the honors it once gave Cesar Chavez. The reckoning comes after the New York Times reported shocking allegations of sexual abuse.

Milwaukee, Racine leaders reckoning with Cesar Chavez tributes
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Milwaukee and Racine are grappling with the honors it once gave Cesar Chavez. The reckoning comes after the New York Times reported shocking allegations of sexual abuse.

Racine Zoo fossa dies; celebrated milestone birthday on January 20

Racine Zoo is saddened to report the death of 20-year-old Kirindy, the fossa. Kirindy arrived at the Racine Zoo in October 2010.

Racine homicide leaves 18-year-old dead after early morning shooting

An 18-year-old Racine man died after being shot in the abdomen around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, as the Racine Police Department says the homicide appears to be an isolated incident.

Racine home drug bust; children test positive for drugs, 2 charged

Two Racine residents face felony charges after police say drugs, firearms and trafficking evidence were found in a home where two children tested positive for cocaine, and the younger also tested positive for fentanyl.

Academies of Racine at Horlick junior flying high with excitement

Brooks Jackson, a junior at the Academies of Racine at Horlick, could drone on and on about all of his athletic involvements. But a recent achievement has him flying high with excitement.

High School Hot Shot: Brooks Jackson
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Brooks Jackson, a junior at the Academies of Racine at Horlick, could drone on and on about all of his athletic involvements. But a recent achievement has him flying high with excitement. 

Racine drug bust, young children found in home; 2 arrested

Two people were arrested following a drug bust at a home in Racine on Thursday, and two young children were taken from the home by Child Protective Services.

Lake Michigan shipwreck; steamer found offshore
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After 60 years of searching, 80-year-old Paul Ehorn located the Lac La Belle 20 miles offshore, solving a 150-year-old maritime mystery.

Lake Michigan shipwreck; steamer found offshore between Racine, Kenosha

A luxury steamer that sank offshore between Racine and Kenosha in the late 1800s has been found. A maritime researcher that spoke with FOX6 News said he never thought this day would come.