Racine budget proposal cuts 12 police officers, 9 firefighters

The news hasn't been welcomed by all. Alderman Henry Perez said the mayor's budget essentially defunds the police and fire departments, and that downsizing the budget at the expense of public safety is irresponsible.

Racine budget proposal cuts 12 police officers, 9 firefighters
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Alderman Henry Perez said the mayor's�budget essentially defunds the police and fire departments, and that downsizing the budget at the expense of public safety is irresponsible.

'Wanna see me kill cops:' Man charged for alleged video threats

The complaint states that Jones told police that he "made some threats" around the police department because he was upset about recent events around the country.

City of Racine permits trick-or-treating, warns it’s not safe

The City of Racine Public Health Department has decided to permit trick-or-treating this year from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31

Racine school earns national award for closing achievement gap

A Racine elementary school earns national honors after closing an achievement gap in standardized test scores. 

Jury finds man guilty in Racine police officer's 2019 killing

Ward was found guilty: first-degree intentional homicide, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a felon

Man arrested after drugs found in vehicle during traffic stop

A 34-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday night, Sept. 22 after drugs were located in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Raymond. 

1 dead, 1 injured after cement truck backs over construction workers

One person is dead and another is critically injured after a cement truck backed over two construction workers on a job site in Racine.

Racine business owner testifies before House, fights for virus aid

"We considered selling the building and moving out, but after thinking through it all we decided that we were going to fight this injustice."

Jury picked away from the courtroom as trial begins in officer's killing

Dalquavis Ward was released from federal prison just four days prior to the June 17 shooting of Officer John Hetland during a robbery at Teezers Bar.

Racine's RYDE Transit System resumes charging fares on Sept. 28 

RYDE, Racine Area Public Transit, will begin charging fares and allow passengers to board the bus using the front door on Monday, Sept. 28.

Medical examiner: Brain found along Racine beach not human

The medical examiner has determined that the brain found along the beach at Samuel Myers Park in Racine on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15 is not a human brain.

Racine Zoo to host Halloween Glow; 'illuminated drive-through adventure'

The Racine Zoo and Traditions Holiday Lighting and Seasonal Decor are partnering to host the 2020 Halloween Glow, an illuminated drive-through adventure.

Man finds apparent brain on Racine beach: 'What is this?'

"Curiosity got to me, so I popped it open and it looked like a chicken breast -- kind of. It took a little bit for it to really (register) of what was going on; it was a brain."