Child sex crimes, bestiality; ex-Racine County deputy convicted
A former Racine County deputy was convicted of multiple felonies – including possession of child pornography, child sexual exploitation and bestiality.
Man pleads guilty to child sex crimes, sentenced to prison
A Racine man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to child sex crimes in Kenosha County Court.
Racine Zoo giraffe euthanized; animal suffered age-related health issues
The Racine Zoo announced on Thursday, Nov. 7 the passing of Mac, the Masai giraffe.
Racine fatal house fire; woman dead, cause under investigation
A house fire in Racine left one person dead on Friday night, Nov. 1.
Racine fire damages garages, vehicles; 1 taken to hospital
A garage fire in Racine sent one person to a hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 29. It spread to four total garages and three vehicles.
2021 Racine ATM robbery; Texas group sentenced, $136K stolen
All three people from Houston accused in a 2021 Racine ATM robbery of more than $136,000 have now been sentenced.
Racine Zoo White-handed Gibbon dies; zoo's longest-term resident
The Racine Zoo announced on Monday, Oct. 28 the recent passing of Yule, the White-handed (Lar) Gibbon.
2024 Election: JD Vance, Tim Walz Wisconsin campaign visits
The Republican and Democratic vice presidential nominees were in Wisconsin on Monday, Oct. 28 – with just eight days until the election.
Racine crashes; 2 vehicles slam into separate homes in 2 days
The Racine Police Department is investigating two wrecks in two days which involved vehicles hitting houses.
The Inclusive Bean in Racine brewing up love and purpose
The Inclusive Bean coffee shop in Racine goes far beyond brewing a delicious cup of coffee.
Racine County Board approves sales tax, 0.5% to start April 2025
The Racine County Board approved a 0.5% county sales tax. It will take effect in April 2025 and is expected to generate $20 million annually.
Racine crash, house fire; car drives into home
A car crashed into a house in Racine which caused a fire to break out on Thursday, Oct. 24.
JD Vance Wisconsin visit; will deliver remarks in Racine on Oct. 28
US Senator and Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance will visit Racine on Monday, Oct. 28.
Gov. Tim Walz in Racine; holds rally after Madison stop with former President Obama
Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz held a campaign rally in Racine on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Racine homicide: Illinois man pleads guilty to killing brother
An Illinois man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a Racine shooting that killed his own brother. He is scheduled to be sentenced next year.
Racine house fire; no injuries
The Racine Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday, Oct. 20.