Racine COVID vaccine incentive program begins

Racine announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, offering rewards for those who get the shot, or those who bring an unvaccinated person in.

Fire damages abandoned building in Racine, cause under investigation

The Racine Fire Department responded to a fire in an abandoned building near Marquette Street and State Street on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Masks optional for Burlington students this school year
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The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.

Burlington Area schools: Masks optional to start year, board says

The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.

Racine police identify homicide victim

A woman was found dead inside a Racine home after police responded for a welfare check. The matter is being investigated as a homicide.

Guns, drugs confiscated during Racine search warrant execution

A 29-year-old man is expected to face multiple criminal charges following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Douglas Avenue in Racine on Aug. 12.

Glass stuck in woman's eye; Illinois man charged

An Illinois man is charged with first-degree reckless injury after prosecutors say he threw a glass bottle in Racine, a piece of it becoming stuck in a woman's eye.

COVID vaccine: Racine school clinics coming up

COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held at Racine Unified School District buildings at upcoming back-to-school events.

Racine police: Missing girl found safe

The Racine Police Department says 10-year-old Anaelise Meiner, reported missing Saturday, Aug. 7, has been found safe.

Wisconsin Humane Society: 100+ cats now received in surrender

The Wisconsin Humane Society 104 cats from a single home – more than 50 of the animals had been surrendered in early July.

ATM robbed in Racine, suspects arrested in Illinois after pursuit

Two people were taken into custody on Thursday, Aug. 5 after robbing an ATM machine in Racine. The robbery happened on Wednesday, Aug. 4 – and lead to a traffic stop and police pursuit in Illinois.

Suspects wanted in theft attempts in Racine, Milwaukee area

Officials are asking for help identifying suspects wanted in a string of theft attempts in Racine and Milwaukee Counties on Saturday, July 24 and Saturday, July 31.

Child porn possession, Racine County man charged

A Racine County man is charged with six counts of child pornography possession, among other charges.

House fire in Racine, no injuries reported

Racine Fire Department was dispatched to a home near Yout and Charles around 7:15 p.m. for a report of black smoke coming from the second-story window.

Woman shot, Burlington man charged

Salvador Sanchez, 43, of Burlington, is charged with three counts after prosecutors allege he shot a woman in the leg on Tuesday, July 27.

Racine County urges COVID vaccinations for residents

The Wisconsin DHS is reporting an upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, including an increased proportion of COVID-19 infections.

Racine County COVID care packages distributed

Racine County held its third COVID-19 Care Package Giveaway to support Racine County residents negatively impacted by the pandemic.