House fire in Racine, no injuries reported

Racine Fire Department was dispatched to a home near Yout and Charles around 7:15 p.m. for a report of black smoke coming from the second-story window.

Racine apartment fire, no injuries reported

Fire crews were dispatched to an apartment building near Williams Street and Mt. Pleasant Street shortly before 11 p.m. Friday for the report of a possible structure fire.

Software program bridges the education gap

The Waterford UPSTART Program is free to low-income families with 4-year-old children in six districts across the state. The software is provided and families who qualify will get a computer and internet access as well at no cost.

Racine Zoo's last tur dies

The Racine Zoo on Friday, July 2 announced the death of one of its most beloved animals – Tavek, a West Caucasian tur.

Façade falls off Racine building, nobody hurt

Parts of a historic building in Racine fell to the ground early Thursday, July 1. Inspectors say the damage appears to have been caused by stormy weather overnight.