Racine County Jail ramps up COVID-19 testing of inmates, staff

The Racine County Sheriff's Office has requested the Wisconsin National Guard to conduct COVID-19 testing of all inmates and staff at the Racine County Jail.

Racine business owners want education instead of fines
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Racine business owners said they hope for clear guidance when resolving honest mistakes, instead of potentially being hit with fines�they can't afford.

'There's fear:' Racine business owners want education vs. COVID fines

Racine business owners said they hope for clear guidance when resolving honest mistakes, instead of potentially being hit with fines they can't afford.

Racine police asked to help enforce COVID-19 compliance

This week, with Racine's coronavirus case rate now exceeding its previous high from late May, Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox is asking the Racine Police Department to assist with compliance inspections.

Woman flown to hospital after crash involving semi dump truck

A 45-year-old woman from Kenosha was flown to the hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 27 following a crash involving a semi dump truck in Caledonia.

23-year-old man arrested in fatal shooting of Marcus Caldwell

Racine police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27 they have arrested 23-year-old Khalil Buckley in connection with the fatal shooting of Marcus Caldwell on Oct. 17.

Detroit woman charged in Mount Pleasant attack, robbery

Prosecutors say she attacked a Walmart employee with a knife before leaving and robbing a victim at a nearby ATM.

Former Horlick hoops star killed the day before he was to leave WI

On Saturday night, Racine police responded to a shooting on Yout Street near Geneva. Officers found Marcus Caldwell dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

Driver dies after crashing into parked vehicle in Racine

Racine police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early Monday morning, Oct. 19 near Water Street and Park Avenue in Racine.

Racine budget proposal cuts 12 police officers, 9 firefighters

The news hasn't been welcomed by all. Alderman Henry Perez said the mayor's budget essentially defunds the police and fire departments, and that downsizing the budget at the expense of public safety is irresponsible.

Racine budget proposal cuts 12 police officers, 9 firefighters
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Alderman Henry Perez said the mayor's�budget essentially defunds the police and fire departments, and that downsizing the budget at the expense of public safety is irresponsible.

Prosecutors: Man hit teen in the face, stole baby formula

A Racine man has been charged with physical abuse of a child and stealing baby formula, among other charges, in two separate incidents.

'Wanna see me kill cops:' Man charged for alleged video threats

The complaint states that Jones told police that he "made some threats" around the police department because he was upset about recent events around the country.

Racine schools to continue remote learning; virus risk 'very high'

The district described the risk of COVID-19 in Racine County as "very high" -- a key factor in the decision not to bring students back.

City of Racine permits trick-or-treating, warns it’s not safe

The City of Racine Public Health Department has decided to permit trick-or-treating this year from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31

Foxconn, WEDC headed back to negotiation table over tax credits

The CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) hopes to return to the negotiation table with Foxconn as soon as next week.