The Racine Zoo is launching a new initiative to save animals from extinction
(WITI) -- Imagine what would happen if endangered animals vanished from the zoo.
Racine native Zachary Scot Johnson embarks on epic music project
RACINE (WITI) -- Have you ever done something 981 days in a row?
Six months later, mother of girl shot in the head astounded she's doing so well, dismayed no one's in custody
RACINE (WITI) -- It has been six months since four-year-old Ja'Nyela Marsh-Highshaw was shot in the head while sitting in an SUV parked in Racine.
Located: Police say 16-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome found safe
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say 16-year-old Daniel Brunson has been located SAFE in Kenosha County.Brunson was reported missing in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday -- and there was concern because Brunson has Asperger's syndrome.On Wednesday morning, an alert citizen called Kenosha police after spotting Brunson near the Piggly Wiggly store in the 2800 block of 14th Place in Kenosha.Kenosha police responded and found Brunson.
65 employees to be affected by closure of Pick 'n Save store in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Approximately 65 employees will be affected by the closure of the Pick 'n Save store on Rapids Drive in Racine.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has received a Wisconsin Business Closing and Mass Layoff (WARN) notice regarding the store -- located at 2210 Rapids Drive in Racine.
Racine man, concealed carry permit holder arrested, accused of pointing his gun at a car wash
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A Racine man was arrested on several charges after a 911 caller reported he pointed a gun while at a car wash on Regency West Drive.It happened on Saturday, April 11th shortly before noon at the Regency West Car Wash.Officers arrived and spoke with the 911 caller who reported he was washing his car with his two young children when a 37-year-old Racine man drove into the parking lot at a high rate of speed.
After nationwide search, Racine Zoo appoints new Executive Director
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society is pleased to announce the selection of Elizabeth Heidorn to the position of Executive Director starting Monday, April 6.Heidorn replaces Jay R.
Three young Racine men accused of breaking into home so they could "socialize, drink and run around"
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Three young men have been criminally charged, accused of breaking into a Mount Pleasant home under construction so that they could "socialize, drink and run around." One of the men was out on bail at the time of the crime.Those charged include:20-year-old Tyler Cecconie of Racine-criminal damage to property as party to a crime-misdemeanor bail jumping (three counts)-disorderly conduct-obstructing an officer20-year-old Hayden Gonzalez of Racine-criminal damage to property as party to a crime-disorderly conduct-obstructing an officer18-year-old Charles Sytsma of Racine-obstructing an officer (repeater)-criminal damage to property as party to a crime (repeater)-disorderly conduct (repeater)On Tuesday, March 31st, Mount Pleasant police responded to the 2100 block of Gala Drive for a report of individuals causing damage to a home under construction in the area.Police spoke with a witness who said she was driving past the home when she saw a male walking towards the front door.
Sentenced: Former Racine police officer to serve time in prison for Walmart armed robbery
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A former Racine police officer charged in an armed robbery that occurred at a Walmart store in Mount Pleasant has been sentenced in the case against him.
Homelessness in Racine: What can be done? Residents pack meeting to brainstorm ideas
RACINE (WITI) -- More than 200 people in the city of Racine are chronically homeless.
Racine's Vista Dental Products to relocate near airport, add 43 employees
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine's Vista Dental Products is planning a major expansion.The company is looking to purchase a new $30,000 square foot building on South Street near the Racine Airport.The purchase and renovation will cost more than $1 million.The company, with 46 employees, plans to add 43 people within three years.
Charged: 49-year-old Racine man accused of striking vehicle that then struck garage in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 49-year-old Racine man is facing several charges -- accused of driving drunk, hitting a car, and sending that car into a garage in Mount Pleasant.It happened on Saturday, March 14th.Robert Ritthaler faces the following charges:
"Singing makes me happy:" Racine kindergartner's powerful voice is blowing people away
RACINE (WITI) -- A six-year-old Racine kindergartner is blowing people away across the nation with her amazing vocal talent.According to her website, the little girl began singing at home on her own when she was about three years old.
Racine Fire Department rescues two teens stranded on Lake Michigan ice chunk
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine firefighters rescued two teens that were stranded on a chunk of ice on Lake Michigan located behind the Racine Zoo.A sheet of ice breaks off shore, sending the teens into open and very dangerous waters.A photograph taken by Racine Uncovered, shows the teens adrift on a slab of ice that broke off from shore around 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7th.
Store sells "two $1 million winners in two weeks!" Could the new "Miracle Mile" be in Racine?!
RACINE (WITI) -- You may have heard the popular phrase "lightening doesn't strike the same place twice." Whoever said that hasn't been to Racine recently!The city of Racine is like many affected by the struggling economy.
"Now, we're in a scramble:" Bus transportation could be cancelled for some at Racine Co. "Choice" school
MOUNT PLEASANT/KENOSHA (WITI) -- Their day begins with a ride on the bus, but some students at a Mount Pleasant "Choice" school are being told their ride may soon be cancelled.Fourth-graders and fifth-graders start their day at Renaissance Schools campus on Taylor Avenue in Mount Pleasant before they're bused to the campus on 72nd Avenue in Kenosha."We're obligated as a public school district to provide that transportation to non-public school students, and we do that every single year.
Fire crews respond to house fire in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Authorities responded to a house fire near 13th Street and Grande Ave.
Racine man claims $1 million prize from Wednesday night Powerball drawing
RACINE (WITI) -- Robert Treptow of Racine is the lucky winner of the $1,000,000 prize from the Wednesday, February 11 Powerball drawing.
In trouble again! Racine sex offender, Michael Fink, back behind bars
RACINE (WITI) -- A violent sex offender is back behind bars in Racine.
"The big storms are where we make our money:" Snow crews anxiously await snowfall
STURTEVANT (WITI) -- As the snow moves in, there are just some people who can't wait!