Racine drowning of man who saved kids tragic, preventable, experts say

Tragic but preventable is how a water safety expert described the death of a man who drowned after saving two children from Lake Michigan.

Wrong-way, head-on crash in Racine County, driver severely injured

A 30-year-old woman was transported via Flight for Life to Froedtert Memorial Hospital with severe injuries on Sunday, Aug. 22 following a wrong-way head-on collision.

Racine man 'belligerent' over masks charged

A Racine man is charged after he allegedly became "belligerent" that kids had to wear masks due to COVID-19 – later resisting arrest.

Racine COVID vaccine incentive program starts
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Racine announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, offering rewards for those who get the shot, or those who bring an unvaccinated person in.

Racine COVID vaccine incentive program begins

Racine announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, offering rewards for those who get the shot, or those who bring an unvaccinated person in.

Fire damages abandoned building in Racine, cause under investigation

The Racine Fire Department responded to a fire in an abandoned building near Marquette Street and State Street on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Racine police identify homicide victim

A woman was found dead inside a Racine home after police responded for a welfare check. The matter is being investigated as a homicide.

Guns, drugs confiscated during Racine search warrant execution

A 29-year-old man is expected to face multiple criminal charges following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Douglas Avenue in Racine on Aug. 12.

Glass stuck in woman's eye; Illinois man charged

An Illinois man is charged with first-degree reckless injury after prosecutors say he threw a glass bottle in Racine, a piece of it becoming stuck in a woman's eye.

COVID vaccine: Racine school clinics coming up

COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held at Racine Unified School District buildings at upcoming back-to-school events.

Racine police: Missing girl found safe

The Racine Police Department says 10-year-old Anaelise Meiner, reported missing Saturday, Aug. 7, has been found safe.

Wisconsin Humane Society: 100+ cats now received in surrender

The Wisconsin Humane Society 104 cats from a single home – more than 50 of the animals had been surrendered in early July.

ATM robbed in Racine, suspects arrested in Illinois after pursuit

Two people were taken into custody on Thursday, Aug. 5 after robbing an ATM machine in Racine. The robbery happened on Wednesday, Aug. 4 – and lead to a traffic stop and police pursuit in Illinois.

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.

Silver Alert canceled, Racine man found safe

A Silver Alert issued for a 63-year-old man missing from Racine was canceled after he was found safe.

Apartment fire in Racine, cause under investigation

The Racine Fire Department responded to the area of Mt. Pleasant Street and William Street early Sunday morning, July 25 for an apartment fire.

Racine Yacht Club Hook Race across Lake Michigan starts

The Racine Yacht Club's 38th Annual Hook Sailboat Race set sail for Menominee, Michigan on Saturday, July 24.