Racine leaders stress communities of color get COVID-19 vaccine

There is a big plea and push happening ahead of a community vaccination site opening in Racine Tuesday. The call to action from leaders of color urgent asking their community to sign-up to receive a dose. 

Racine's RYDE Transit System to offer free bus rides for vaccinations

Racine’s RYDE Transit System offers free rides to community members going to a vaccination site or who just got vaccinated and need to return to their home or work.  

WSP: Kenosha woman arrested for 4th OWI, had dog in car

Authorities said the woman was stopped for exiting southbound I-41 at a restricted access gate to the Racine Safety and Weight Enforcement Facility just after 1 p.m.

Racine man faces 18 counts stemming from domestic incident, pursuit

Prosecutors say he led police on a chase -- and was in possession of thousands of dollars worth of illegal substances -- after they had been called a domestic incident.

Racine officials loosen COVID-19 restrictions beginning Monday

Racine public health officials released a revised version of the city’s "Safer Racine" ordinance which allows for capacity increases in establishments.

WWII vet gets surprise high school graduation 77 years later

Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma. 

Racine County sisters excel at barebow archery
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Gabrielle and Meredith Shimada from Franksville first picked up a bow and arrow three years ago, and the sisters took to the sport quickly.

Endangered African penguin twins hatch at Racine Zoo

Racine Zoo staff on Wednesday, March 17 announced the arrival of two healthy African penguin chicks, which hatched on March 6 and 8.

'A nightmare:' Year after closure, restaurants see 30% drop in sales

Wisconsin bars and restaurants closed exactly one year ago Wednesday, March 17. While they were open for St. Patrick's Day 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has had a "devastating impact."

Racine County squad, tow truck struck by vehicle while on scene of crash

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office on Monday responded to four crashes on I-94 that were weather-related. One involved a Racine County Sheriff's Office squad and a tow truck. 

Fire causes $15K in damage to Racine home, no one injured

The Racine Fire Department on Sunday, March 14 responded to the scene of a house fire on Green Street near Goold Street.

Mount Pleasant motorcycle accident
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Racine County sheriff's deputies responded to a single motorcycle crash in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, March 13.

Cudahy man faces homicide charge in 2020 death

A Cudahy man has been charged with homicide in connection to a Racine County drug-related death in 2020.

Realtors selling property near Foxconn play waiting game

A 30-acre property on the 4000 block of 90th street in Mount Pleasant has a price tag of $3.9 million — because it's "right across the street from Foxconn."

Man arrested in connection with numerous fraud investigations

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office developed Michael Myers as a suspect in numerous fraud investigations in southeastern Wisconsin.