DEVELOPING: Shots fired at Racine's Transit Center; one person injured
RACINE (WITI) -- Shots were fired, and one person was injured at Racine's Transit Center Wednesday, January 21st -- a FOX6 News crew on scene reports.The Corinne Reid Owens Transit Center is located on State Street in Racine.
Racine community comes together to help save hospitality center
RACINE (WITI) -- Good news for a Racine hospitality center that was set to close.
Racine Zoo announces birth of emperor tamarin
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo announced Thursday, January 8th a pair of emperor tamarins, primates known for their small size and signature long, white mustache, have just welcomed an offspring.Arriving the morning of December 23rd, the newborn is doing well and weighing in at approximately 2.2 ounces.
77 employees to be laid off as Racine JCPenney store closes in April 2015
RACINE (WITI) -- The Department of Workforce Development has announced it has received notification the Racine JCPenny store will be closing in April 2015.Approximately 77 JCPenny associates, of which 46 are considered full-time employees, employed at the Racine store at the Regency Mall located at 5900 Durand Avenue in Racine will be laid off due to the store closing, with layoffs beginning on or about April 5th, 2015.The Southeast Workforce Development Board staff will coordinate delivery of Rapid Response Services to the affected workers.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Dislocated Worker Program provides assistance to workers, companies, and communities affected by mass layoffs or business closings.Under state law, employers employing 50 or more individuals in the state may be required to give 60 days notice before a mass layoff or closing.
Look familiar? Racine police target suspect in string of armed robberies
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police responded to three different armed robberies at local businesses in Racine on Friday, January 2nd -- they believe the description of the suspect in all of the robberies is very similar.The first robbery occured at the Family Dollar located on Durand Avenue at 10:20 a.m.About two hours later, the Family Dollar located on Washington Avenue was robbed.The final robbery occurred at Bohl Automotive located on Douglas Avenue just before 5:00 p.m.The suspect is described as a black male in his 30's, approximately 5'7"-5'11" and about 200 lbs.
Racine holds community march for justice, ralliers chant "hands up, don't shoot"
RACINE (WITI) -- People in Racine held a community march for justice.Marchers chanted "hands up, don't shoot" as they wound through downtown Racine.They are rallying to show the injustices of the recent shooting deaths by police across the United States.But rally organizers say it's not just all about pointing out these injustices."Law enforcement has a very tough job to do, the few bad eggs are giving them bad names, we need to work together to weed them out and work with the good ones to work with us," said Stephen Olugbemi, march coordinator.Organizers say they will hold more rallies if they see them needed in the future.
Man arrested for 2nd OWI after traffic accident kills woman in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A 43-year-old woman is dead after an accident involving another vehicle left her trapped inside her own car after it rolled onto its roof.The accident happened around 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, December 13th at 13th and S.
"Machinery Row" development project needs $4.5 million loan from city of Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A major project in Racine is now in need of a loan from the city.The "Machinery Row" development project is asking the city of Racine for a $4.5 million loan from up to two years.It is part of a $65 million plan on 20 acres north of Water Street and east of Marquette.The goal of the project is to incorporate a large amount of commercial tenant space and about 110 apartments.Project developers are already asking for a large amount of tax credits from the state.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.Related stories:
Milaeger's hosts the Great Lakes Winter Farmers Market
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the warm-weather months, there are farmers markets just about everywhere.
City of Racine officials announce bus fare changes taking effect in 2015!
RACINE (WITI) -- Children and students ages six and above paying cash for their bus fare in Racine will no longer be offered a reduced rate effective in January 2015, according to city of Racine officials.Using a pre-paid 10-ride pass which sells for $15 will still provide a $1.50 per ride identical to the existing “student fare” but kids age six and above paying cash will be required to pay the standard bus fare of $2.
Are you ready to take part in the 6th annual Racine Shopping Jam?
RACINE (WITI) -- It's that time of year -- to bust our your favorite ugly holiday sweater and get some great holiday deals.
Small Business Saturday proves to be "just a little bit more special"
RACINE (WITI) -- Today is Small Business Saturday.
"The whole community coming together:" Racine feeds thousands on Thanksgiving
RACINE (WITI) -- Five years ago, a couple of business owners put an idea into action.
7,000 square foot Racine mansion hits the auction block Tuesday!
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine mansion could be yours if you have a few million dollars to spare!The mansion is 7,000 square feet, and sits on Racine's lakefront.It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, and a secret doorway to a wine cellar.The owners are leaving it up to the market to decide the home's worth, so it's being auctioned off on Tuesday, November 18th.There isn't a minimum bid, but you do need a $100,000 check in order to register.
"Too much snow too early!" First snowfall of the season drops three to four inches on Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Winter has arrived in southeastern Wisconsin.
Ready for students: Gym, cafeteria at Mitchell School open for first time since fire
RACINE (WITI) -- It's the end of months of restoration efforts for Mitchell School in Racine, after an accidental fire this past winter destroyed the school's gymnasium.
Firefighters battle house fire on 8 Mile Road in Town of Norway
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Fire crews from several departments on Thursday, November 6th responded to a house fire in the Town of Norway.The Racine County Sheriff's Office says the Racine County Communication Center received several calls regarding a house fire on W. 8 Mile Road around 11 a.m.When Racine County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene the home was heavily involved.
School spending: Racine voters to cast ballots on $128 million referendum
RACINE (WITI) -- Voters in Racine will have the chance to check "yes" or "no" on a referendum that would give the school district there more than $8 million a year for 15 years.The buildings of the Racine Unified School District have deep roots.
Bizarre series of events spurs police standoff in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A series of events on Saturday spurred a standoff lasting several hours in Racine.Police swarmed the area near Russett Street and Victory Avenue Saturday afternoon, while neighbors looked on, trying to piece together the narrative of what caused the chaos."His dog proceeded to soil my grass and I asked him you are going to pick that up because I don't want that sitting on my grass," said Kim Polk, neighbor.Kim Polk lives diagonal from the man at the center of this story.
21-year-old robbed at gunpoint by two men in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Sunday evening, October 26th, at approximately 5:51 p.m., the Racine County Communications Center received a call from a man who stated he was robbed at gunpoint by two men.The victim, a 21-year-old man from Racine, state he was walking in the alley in the 2100 block of Racine Street, when he was confronted by two men who pointed a handgun at him and demanded his property.