Racine Public Library, Zoo, community centers to close due to coronavirus concerns
RACINE -- In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Racine will be closing all community centers and the Racine Public Library starting Monday, March 16.The closure effects:
RACINE -- In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Racine will be closing all community centers and the Racine Public Library starting Monday, March 16.The closure effects:
Officials report 1st confirmed case of coronavirus in Racine County, now 19 cases in Wisconsin
RACINE COUNTY -- Central Racine County Health Department (CRCHD) announced on Friday, March 13 that a resident of Racine County has contracted coronavirus.
RACINE COUNTY -- Central Racine County Health Department (CRCHD) announced on Friday, March 13 that a resident of Racine County has contracted coronavirus.
Mount Pleasant police investigating shooting incident; no injuries
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Mount Pleasant Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 22nd and Howe in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, March 12.Police were called to the scene around 5:15 p.m. for a report of multiple gunshots being fired.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Mount Pleasant Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 22nd and Howe in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, March 12.Police were called to the scene around 5:15 p.m. for a report of multiple gunshots being fired.
Kenosha man charged with OWI, had 1-year-old in vehicle, police say
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Kenosha man was charged Friday for driving under the influence with a 1-year-old child in the car, according to a criminal complaint.Around 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, a Mount Pleasant police officer allegedly saw Paris Watkins, 27, drive straight through the intersection at Washington Avenue and Oakes Road with his left turn signal on and initiated a traffic stop.Approaching the car, the officer noticed two other passengers in the vehicle, one being a 1-year-old child.Watkins did not have a valid driver's license and the officer noticed his eyes were red.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Kenosha man was charged Friday for driving under the influence with a 1-year-old child in the car, according to a criminal complaint.Around 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, a Mount Pleasant police officer allegedly saw Paris Watkins, 27, drive straight through the intersection at Washington Avenue and Oakes Road with his left turn signal on and initiated a traffic stop.Approaching the car, the officer noticed two other passengers in the vehicle, one being a 1-year-old child.Watkins did not have a valid driver's license and the officer noticed his eyes were red.
45-year-old Milwaukee man arrested for 6th OWI with 3 children in the vehicle
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police arrested a 45-year-old Milwaukee man early Thursday morning, Feb. 27 for operating while intoxicated with three children in the vehicle.According to police, around 12:20 a.m. officers observed an SUV traveling 89 mph in a 45 mph zone on northbound State Highway 32.Officials say the vehicle tried to turn off on a dead-end road to avoid the officer but had to turn around.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police arrested a 45-year-old Milwaukee man early Thursday morning, Feb. 27 for operating while intoxicated with three children in the vehicle.According to police, around 12:20 a.m. officers observed an SUV traveling 89 mph in a 45 mph zone on northbound State Highway 32.Officials say the vehicle tried to turn off on a dead-end road to avoid the officer but had to turn around.
Sheared in half: Retired dispatcher killed in 3-vehicle crash in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A retired Racine County dispatcher was killed and two others transported to the hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Racine County Thursday night, Feb. 20.
RACINE COUNTY -- A retired Racine County dispatcher was killed and two others transported to the hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Racine County Thursday night, Feb. 20.
Police: Michigan man charged in theft from Caledonia man, linked to similar crime in multiple states
CALEDONIA -- A 25-year-old Michigan man has been charged with felony theft-false representation after he falsely identified himself as a warrant officer and stole $4,000 from a man in Caledonia.According to a criminal complaint, Xinfeng Zhu identified himself as a warrant officer named "David Wiseman" in a phone call to a man from Caledonia on March 8, 2018.
CALEDONIA -- A 25-year-old Michigan man has been charged with felony theft-false representation after he falsely identified himself as a warrant officer and stole $4,000 from a man in Caledonia.According to a criminal complaint, Xinfeng Zhu identified himself as a warrant officer named "David Wiseman" in a phone call to a man from Caledonia on March 8, 2018.
Police: Racine woman charged with battery to 3 officers during arrest
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine woman has been charged on five total counts -- including battery to a law enforcement officer.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine woman has been charged on five total counts -- including battery to a law enforcement officer.
'It's not over:' Demonstrators gather in Milwaukee for teen killed in Mount Pleasant officer-involved shooting
MILWAUKEE -- A group made their voices heard outside Milwaukee's Federal Courthouse after a man was killed by Mount Pleasant police.
MILWAUKEE -- A group made their voices heard outside Milwaukee's Federal Courthouse after a man was killed by Mount Pleasant police.
Winter Picnic in a Snow Globe offers an 'unforgettable private experience'
RACINE -- Winter in Wisconsin really isn't a time you think to have a picnic -- but that's not stopping the Racine Zoo from giving you a one-of-a-kind experience.
RACINE -- Winter in Wisconsin really isn't a time you think to have a picnic -- but that's not stopping the Racine Zoo from giving you a one-of-a-kind experience.
Police: Racine man arrested, suspected of child sex assault
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Mount Pleasant Police Department arrested a 27-year-old Racine man Saturday, Feb. 1 -- the result of an ongoing child sex assault investigation.Police say several victims were identified.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Mount Pleasant Police Department arrested a 27-year-old Racine man Saturday, Feb. 1 -- the result of an ongoing child sex assault investigation.Police say several victims were identified.
Lots to do at the Racine Zoo: Winter events, new book for animal lovers
RACINE -- As winter's chill cools down southeastern Wisconsin, things are heating up at the Racine Zoo.
RACINE -- As winter's chill cools down southeastern Wisconsin, things are heating up at the Racine Zoo.
Prosecutors say Milwaukee men posted as Everdry workers, stole tools from contractor supply shop
RACINE COUNTY -- One of two Milwaukee men accused of posing as Everdry Waterproofing employees to steal tools from a contractor supply business in Mount Pleasant made his initial appearance in court Wednesday, Jan. 8 after an arrest warrant was issued for him in November.
RACINE COUNTY -- One of two Milwaukee men accused of posing as Everdry Waterproofing employees to steal tools from a contractor supply business in Mount Pleasant made his initial appearance in court Wednesday, Jan. 8 after an arrest warrant was issued for him in November.
Racine Zoo 'residents' featured in humorous book that 'rates' animals like online reviews
RACINE -- Would you ever describe a penguin as "ungrateful" or an elderly monkey as "working spectacularly"?Several animals from the Racine Zoo have been featured in a new book -- one that links the nature of the Zoo's animals with online shopping reviews.The book "Animals Reviewed: Starred Ratings of Our Feathered, Finned, and Furry Friends" features an African penguin, orangutan, white-handed gibbon, spectacled bear and leopard gecko from the Racine Zoo.
RACINE -- Would you ever describe a penguin as "ungrateful" or an elderly monkey as "working spectacularly"?Several animals from the Racine Zoo have been featured in a new book -- one that links the nature of the Zoo's animals with online shopping reviews.The book "Animals Reviewed: Starred Ratings of Our Feathered, Finned, and Furry Friends" features an African penguin, orangutan, white-handed gibbon, spectacled bear and leopard gecko from the Racine Zoo.
Family of Ty'Rese West files federal civil rights lawsuit against Eric Giese, Mount Pleasant
RACINE COUNTY -- The family of Ty'Rese West, the 18-year-old man shot and killed by Mount Pleasant Police Sgt.
RACINE COUNTY -- The family of Ty'Rese West, the 18-year-old man shot and killed by Mount Pleasant Police Sgt.
Officials: Officer justified in fatal shooting of man during Caledonia burglary probe
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County authorities say a police officer was justified when he pulled the trigger on a man who struck him with a meat cleaver.
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County authorities say a police officer was justified when he pulled the trigger on a man who struck him with a meat cleaver.
'Start the car, we have to go:' Chicago women accused of passing fake $100 bills in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Dec. 3 against three women from Chicago after prosecutors said they tried passing fake bills at Menards in Mount Pleasant.Charges are as follows:Shenita Laury, 30:
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Dec. 3 against three women from Chicago after prosecutors said they tried passing fake bills at Menards in Mount Pleasant.Charges are as follows:Shenita Laury, 30:
Kenosha man facing charges after driving drunk, hitting construction equipment in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Kenosha man is facing charges after driving while intoxicated and hitting construction equipment near Braun Road and E.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Kenosha man is facing charges after driving while intoxicated and hitting construction equipment near Braun Road and E.
Mount Pleasant police sergeant who killed 18-year-old faces separate lawsuit for 2013 incident
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. -- Two months after the shooting and death of 18-year-old Ty'Rese West, a different man alleges that the same police officer who shot West pulled him over and unreasonably attacked and tased him six years ago.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. -- Two months after the shooting and death of 18-year-old Ty'Rese West, a different man alleges that the same police officer who shot West pulled him over and unreasonably attacked and tased him six years ago.