Racine man charged, allegedly told children to get in his van

The children reported that the man said "come here and see what I have in my hand." When the parents yelled at the man, he drove off.

Racine launches 1st phase of public Wi-Fi points effort

The City of Racine on Friday announced that eight locations -- plus a stretch of Main Street -- now have publicly available, free Wi-Fi.

Police: Racine teen charged with attempted homicide in shooting

According to a criminal complaint, the 17-year-old faces is charged with eight counts related to the shooting and his arrest.

Racine man drowned rescuing females who fell from tube on Indiana lake

Officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources said in a news release the body of Travis Ray St. Martin was recovered around 7:30 p.m.

Man charged in shooting that wounded 2 brothers outside Racine bar

The shooting left two brothers wounded. Gilbert Hinojosa, 39, is facing two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon. 

Prosecutors: Indianapolis man charged in 2018 Racine bank robbery

Jaquan Smith of Indiana has been charged with robbing a Racine bank in 2018. Authorities say it is one of several robberies Smith committed in at least two states.

Racine firefighters rescue 3 from duplex fire on Ohio Street early Sunday

Racine firefighters rescued three people from a fire in a duplex on Ohio Street near Goodland School in Racine early Sunday morning, Aug. 16.

'Honest, Open, Transparent:' New Racine street mural proposal met with roadblock

Inspired by the "Black Humanity Now" mural outside the courthouse, Ald. Perez says this would be a not-so-subtle reminder to Mayor Cory Mason and others about the need for open government.

Man charged in connection with homicide near Douglas Avenue and High Street in Racine

Edward Sanders, Jr., 31, of Racine is facing one count of first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon in the death of Guillermo Martinez, 23. 

Racine Common Council extends COVID-19 emergency declaration to Dec. 31

The Racine Common Council will vote on whether to extend the city's mask mandate, business restrictions and emergency declaration until New Year's Eve.

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to be offered at Racine Festival Hall Aug. 4-5

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered at Racine Festival Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Wednesday, Aug. 5. Children under five will not be tested.