Need a new best friend? Deals on dogs for Memorial Day at WI Humane Society!
RACINE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Racine Campus is celebrating Memorial Day weekend with a special promotion for all dogs and puppies.From Wednesday, May 21 to Saturday, May 24, all adult dog adoption fees have been reduced to $79 and all puppy fees are just $99.“As the weather has been warming up, we’ve started to see an increase in stray dog intake, and we’re hoping that the discounted fees attract more adopters to open their hearts and homes to a homeless pup,” said Alison Kleibor, the director of the Racine Campus. “We expect an uptick in stray dogs over the holiday weekend, as well, so the more dogs who go home, the more space we have to house stray dogs.”In addition, WHS offers an ongoing 25% military discount for all active duty or veteran military at all three of their campus locations with valid proof of military service.The Racine Campus will be open Wed-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and is closed Sunday and Monday.
Neighborhood on notice: Released sex offender is about to move in!
RACINE (WITI) -- A neighborhood on notice!
"A Night to Remember" prom is something teens with special needs will never forget
RACINE (WITI) -- It was called "A Night to Remember," and it's likely a night that the "honored guests" at Sunday night's prom for those with special needs will never forget!The red carpet was rolled out as the stands at Festival Hall in Racine filled with hundreds of fans -- anxiously awaiting the night's special guests.At nearby Gateway College, 19-year-old Ryan Howell got his hair styled.Howell has Spina Bifida.
After writing "catch me if you can" in bomb threat, man pleads guilty
RACINE (WITI) -- 28-year-old Jacob Vanderhoef has pleaded guilty to a felony bomb scare charge in connection with a bomb threat discovered at Proclain Hydraulics in Racine on October 29th, 2013.
Racine man accused of pawning stolen jewelry, but where did he get it from?
RACINE (WITI) -- 19-year-old Andrew Casper of Racine has been charged in a case in which he is accused of pawning stolen property.Casper faces one count of receiving stolen property (greater than $10,000) as party to a crime.Casper has previous convictions from 2012, including first-offense OWI, criminal damage to property and bail jumping, and possession of synthetic marijuana.A criminal complaint against Casper says Caledonia police on April 15th responded to a home on Newman Road -- where they spoke with a woman who reported her diamond wedding ring and engagement band were missing from her jewelry box.The woman told police she further discovered several items of jewelry missing from her home.The complaint says the woman made a list of the items missing from her home, which included numerous pieces of jewelry, an iPod Touch and $610 in currency.The total loss of items taken was $25,309 -- according to the complaint.The woman told police she believed the items were stolen by her babysitter, and the woman and police met with the babysitter at the Caledonia Police Department on April 19th.The complaint says the woman who noticed the jewelry and other items missing went to the mother of her babysitter -- and was able to recover a Ziploc bag full of jewelry from the babysitter.The babysitter told police she had stolen the items in order to obtain money for her boyfriend, according to the complaint.The babysitter told police she took jewelry from the woman's home on Newman Road and gave it to Casper and another man, who took the jewelry and pawned it.
Bar owners "doing things they haven't done before" after rash of armed robberies
RACINE (WITI) -- 13 and counting!
CAUGHT ON CAM: Cell phone video prompts questions about police take-down
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- For the first time, Green Bay police are talking about cell phone video that has gone viral.
Smash & grab: Car break-in victims feel "violated"
RACINE (WITI) -- Law enforcement officials are investigating after more than a dozen vehicles were broken into overnight Monday, April 21st into Tuesday, April 22nd on Racine's southwest side."Usually it`s pretty quiet here," Cyndy Eckblad said.Eckblad says early Tuesday morning, April 22nd, she and others woke up to the unexpected."I heard this thud, and then I heard kind of a crinkling.
Sexual assault victim turns terror into motivation & helps victims everywhere
RACINE (WITI) -- A sexual assault survivor in Racine is celebrating a victory.
Rudy the red-tailed hawk now has permanent home at Racine Zoo
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society says Rudy, a native Wisconsin red-tailed hawk and official mascot of Gateway Technical College, now has a permanent home in a special exhibit at the zoo.The female hawk came to the zoo from a wildlife rehabilitator and is healing from a broken wing.
Man carried out of home on Taylor Ave. in Racine after fire breaks out
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine Fire officials say a man had to be carried out of a home on Taylor Avenue in Racine on Sunday, April 13th after a fire broke out.Fire officials say the injured man was found on the third floor of the three-story structure."Carried him out.
17-year-old from Racine charged with criminal trespassing
RACINE (WITI) -- A 17-year-old from Racine has been charged in connection with an incident allegedly involving criminal trespassing.Braxxton Griffey of Racine faces one count of criminal trespassing -- a misdemeanor charge.On April 4th, 2014, just after 10:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence in the 2200 block of Harriet Street in Racine in reference to a burglary in progress.A 911 caller reportedly found male subjects in the residence -- and the subjects had run out of the rear door.A criminal complaint in the case says two women showed up to the home that they believed was vacant.
Racine Zoo extends half-price winter admission rates
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society is extending its half-price winter admission rates until Friday, April 18.
Mother, four children displaced by house fire in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine Fire officials say a mother and her four children are receiving temporary shelter via the American Red Cross after a fire on Tuesday, April 1st.The fire broke out at a home in on West Street, just before 7:00 p.m.Fire officials believe the fire was started by children playing with fire in an upstairs bedroom.The fire was contained to the bedroom, and quickly extinguished.The fire caused about $15,000 in damage.Fire officials say this home had no working smoke detectors.
Suspect arrested in connection with homicide in downtown Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a suspect has been arrested in connection with a weekend homicide in which a 21-year-old man lost his life.
Racine police identify 21-year-old man who died of gunshot wound
RACINE — Racine police have identified the 21-year-old man who died as a result of a gunshot wound on Saturday, March 29th.Police say 21-year-old Dulonden Ratliff of Kenosha was shot in the 300 block of Main Street in downtown Racine around 1:15 a.m.Ratliff was taken to the hospital, where he later died.Police ask that anyone with information on this incident call the investigations unit at 262-635-7756.You may also contact Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.
Racine McDonald's restaurants stepping up for Mitchell students
RACINE (WITI) – The seven McDonald’s restaurants in Racine will join forces on Monday, March 31st to raise funds for the fire-damaged Mitchell Elementary and Middle Schools.On that day, five percent from the entire day’s sales from each of the Racine McDonald’s restaurants will be donated to the schools’ rebuilding efforts.“The day after the fire, I received calls from several teachers and parents to ask about running a special fundraiser for Mitchell,” said Dave Jones who operates six McDonald’s restaurants with his family. “So the idea really came from the community wanting to help, and we were happy to come up with a plan.”Customers are also invited to donate school supplies at the restaurants, where McDonald’s personnel will ensure the supplies get into the hands of the teachers and students.The Racine McDonald’s restaurants participating in the fundraising event are:
Milwaukee man arrested for his 10th OWI offense in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials have announced the arrest of a 44-year-old man for his 10th OWI.Timothy Conley of Milwaukee was arrested on Wednesday, March 19th just before 12:30 p.m.Racine County Sheriff's officials were notified of a reckless driver headed southbound on I-94 near County Highway K.
Racine officials seize 19 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop
RACINE (WITI) -- Deputies with the Racine County Sheriff's office seized 19 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Monday, March 17th.