Racine Common Council extends COVID-19 emergency declaration to Dec. 31

The Racine Common Council will vote on whether to extend the city's mask mandate, business restrictions and emergency declaration until New Year's Eve.

1 dead following head-on collision in Caledonia, police looking for driver who fled the scene

A 69-year-old Milwaukee man died Monday, Aug. 3 following a head-on collision in the Village of Caledonia. Police are currently asking for the public's assistance in locating a driver that fled the scene. 

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to be offered at Racine Festival Hall Aug. 4-5

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered at Racine Festival Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Wednesday, Aug. 5. Children under five will not be tested.

Congressman Steil vists Wind Lake statue of Colonel Heg
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Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil has introduced a bill to rename the Muskego Post Office after the highest ranking Wisconsin officer killed in the Civil War.

Milwaukee man killed in head-on crash in Caledonia; police seek driver who caused it

Police in Caledonia are seeking the driver of a tan, four-door sedan who failed to yield the right of way Monday afternoon, causing a fatal, head-on crash that killed a Milwaukee man.

47-year-old woman killed in crash involving semi in Caledonia

A semi was traveling northbound on E. Frontage Road when the driver of a Ford Focus stopped at the stop sign and proceed into the path of the truck, according to police. 

New COVID-19 spit test being studied in Racine, may bring faster results

“We're going to keep moving forward with this as fast as we can to try to validate this test, and hopefully, we'll be able to open it up to a broader community once we are able to get the validation completed."

Racine police investigating death near Douglas and North

Racine police have opened a death investigation after a victim was found dead after a "disturbance" with another person.

Sheriff: Taser used to arrest speeding Illinois driver caught with pills in Racine County

RACINE COUNTY -- Prosecutors say a Taser had to be used on a speeding Illinois driver who faces charges after his arrest early Sunday, July 26 in Racine County.Bradley Shute, 49, of Wheaton, Illinois faces one count of vehicle operator flee/elude officer, and two counts of resisting or obstructing an officer.

'Lead by example:' Racine officers met with lines during free mask distribution on 1st day of mandate

RACINE -- The City of Racine’s face coverings ordinance took effect Monday, July 27, with everyone above the age of 4 expected to wear masks while they are outside of their home at indoor public spaces, in outdoor spaces when social distancing cannot be maintained, when using any form of public transportation and when they are with people from outside of their household or family unit.To help ensure that the public has access to masks, both the Racine Police Department and the Racine Fire Department began offering free masks available to the public.

A peachy idea: Peach picking season is here at Apple Holler

STURTEVANT -- It's peach picking season at Apple Holler in Sturtevant, and staff there are making sure it's safe for you and your family amid the COVID-19 pandemic."Almost 80 acres so there's a lot of space to socially distance," David Flannery, owner of Apple Holler, said. "Hand-washing, social distancing.