Racine native crowned Miss Wisconsin 2021

Miss Wisconsin Jennifer Schmidt joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday, June 22 for her first television interview since she took home the title.

Danger at the beach: Racine County sheriff seeks solutions

The sheriff spoke Tuesday from the Racine County Sheriff's sub-station in Sturtevant. He wants to take a closer look at the funding that has been allocated to safety measures for beaches in the City of Racine.

Racine County sheriff seeks solutions after drownings
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In the wake of several water rescues at Racine's Zoo and North beaches, Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling is talking about possible multi-agency solutions to these events.

2 girls rescued at North Beach in Racine
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More trouble along Racine's lakeshore. After two kids drowned on the same stretch of sand, first responders were back at the beach Monday night.

Water rescue at North Beach in Racine

More trouble along Racine's lakeshore. After two kids drowned on the same stretch of sand, first responders were back at the beach on Monday evening, June 21.

Racine beach drowning victims identified

The Racine County Sheriff's Department says the young girl who drowned at Zoo Beach on Saturday, June 19 has been identified by family as 10-year-old Eisha Figuereo Colon.

Two young persons dead from drowning at Racine beaches
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Officials confirmed the identities of two young people who died after being pulled from Lake Michigan in Racine.

Racine stabbing, man charged with homicide attempt

A Racine man is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide for a June 13 stabbing.

Walmart steak, crab legs theft; Kenosha man charged

A Walmart loss prevention officer told police the suspect had stolen nearly $799.86 worth of steak, king crab legs, other food and clothing.

Racine hit-and-run: Pedestrian struck, man charged

Prosecutors allege Samuel Thurman struck a pedestrian in Racine, kept driving and later admitted to the crime.

Racine business burglary: Chicago man accused of stealing money, truck

A 28-year-old Chicago man faces multiple charges for allegedly breaking into a Racine business – and stealing cash and a truck. The accused is Terrance Hobson.

Racine COVID vaccine incentive program launched

The City of Racine and Racine County announced on Thursday, June 17 a joint vaccine incentive program aimed at encouraging Racine County residents to get vaccinated from COVID-19.

Ty'rese West fatal police shooting 2 years ago

Tuesday, June 15 marked two years since 18-year-old Ty'rese West was shot and killed by a Mount Pleasant police officer. The community came together in his memory. 

Racine stabbings, life in prison for man charged in 2019

Lapiate Boone has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing and killing a man and critically injuring a woman in 2019.

Charges dismissed against man accused of attempted homicide

Twelve criminal charges filed against a 38-year-old Kansasville man have been dismissed. Among the charges Ryan Carter faced was attempted first-degree intentional homicide.

Mount Pleasant rollover crash, no 'significant' injuries

Two people cited in connection to a two-vehicle rollover crash in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, June 10.