Miss Wisconsin 2025, Willow Newell first Black woman to win title

History was made in the Miss Wisconsin 2025 Competition, when 22-year-old Willow Newell became the first Black woman to win Miss Wisconsin in the Miss America Opportunity.

Chatting with 2025 Miss Wisconsin
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An unforgettable, crowning moment! History was made in the Miss Wisconsin 2025 Competition, when Willow Newell became the first Black woman to win Miss Wisconsin. She joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more.

2 separate shootings in Racine Wednesday night; 1 dead, 1 wounded

Racine police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on Wednesday night, June 18. The shootings left one person dead and another wounded.

Racine house fire; 1 person hospitalized for smoke inhalation

One person was sent to a hospital for smoke inhalation after a house fire on Indiana Street in Racine on Sunday afternoon, June 8.

Fun events at the Racine Zoo
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Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, joined FOX6 WakeUp with all the info on some upcoming events, and she even brought a friend, a desert tortoise.

Racine boy killed in accidental shooting, brother charged: complaint

A Racine teen is charged with first-degree reckless homicide after he said he accidentally shot and killed his younger brother on Friday, May 16.

LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin in Racine closes
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After more than a decade, the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin is now shut down, and staff members say they felt blindsided.

Racine elementary school marks 100 years, weeks before it closes

A Racine elementary school marked on Sunday, May 18 its 100-year anniversary. The catch is, the school will not make it to 101 years.

Racine elementary school closing after 100 years
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Roosevelt Elementary School in Racine is closing after 100 years. A celebration and goodbye of sorts was held on Sunday, May 18.

Racine police: Boy accidentally shot, killed by sibling

An 11-year-old child was shot and killed in Racine on Friday night, May 17. Family identified the victim to FOX6 News at Jesus "Chu-Cho" Valladares.

Racine Zoo storm damage, closed Friday as crews clear debris

In Racine County, strong winds snapped power lines and downed trees along the lakefront during Thursday's storms. Even the zoo took a hit.

Racine homicide, Wisconsin's Most Wanted subject sentenced to prison

Alejandro Sierra – one of Wisconsin's Most Wanted – was sentenced to prison after he was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend in Racine.