Public defender delays persist despite pay increase
A long wait for legal help is plaguing criminal defendants across Wisconsin, despite a pay increase recently approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Tony Evers.
Racine absentee voting van illegal, Wisconsin judge rules
A Wisconsin judge ruled state law does not allow the use of mobile absentee voting sites. Republicans challenged Racine's use of a voting van in 2022.
Racine bedroom fire accelerated by portable oxygen generator
A fire early Sunday morning, Jan. 7, caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Racine home.
Animal encounters at Racine Zoo's 'Winter Picnic in a Snow Globe'
Enjoy the outdoors while staying cozy and comfortable in the Racine Zoo's ‘Snow Globes.’ Up to eight people can enjoy delicious food and drinks inside the heated domes, and there are animal encounters as well.
Racine pool tournament, volunteer firefighter's memory kept alive
In Racine, a billiard tournament at Break & Runs was held in Bob Robbins' memory. He was a volunteer firefighter and a fixture of the pool community.
Vehicle recovered from Root River in Racine; 78-year-old man dead
A man died after the vehicle he was driving went into the Root River in Racine early Saturday morning, Dec. 30.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Alphonso Hansbrough arrested
U.S. Marshals are looking for Alphonso Hansbrough. Authorities said he is wanted after he shot at a car full of people in Racine, and has a violent history.
Wisconsin sex assaults; Shane Stanger sentenced, 40+ years in prison
A man authorities call a sexual predator was sentenced in Racine County on Friday, Dec. 22 to more than 40 years in prison plus extended supervision.
Racine apartment building fire on Washington Avenue
Racine firefighters battled a fire at an apartment building on Washington Avenue just east of Taylor Avenue on Monday, Dec. 18.
Cops 'n Kids book giveaway, Racine event welcomes children
The Cops 'n Kids Reading Center in Racine hosted its annual book giveaway Saturday. The event at Festival Hall was free for children of all ages.
Racine County suspected opioid overdose alert: 'It's fentanyl still'
Racine County health agencies issued a public health alert due to an increase in suspected opioid drug overdoses, many linked to fentanyl.
Racine shooting near Linden and Valley, 1 injured early Saturday
One person was injured in a shooting in Racine early Saturday morning, Dec. 9.
Sex assault; Racine dating app 'predator' has new charge filed
A Racine man accused of victimizing women and kidnapping an elderly person had a new charge filed against him on Thursday, Dec. 6.