'Black humanity now:' City-sanctioned mural the talk of the town in Racine
“Black people are human and over the course of the history of America, we've forgotten that,” artist Scott Terry said.
“Black people are human and over the course of the history of America, we've forgotten that,” artist Scott Terry said.
'It is terrible:' Vandals damaged several headstones at Racine's Mound Cemetery
Vandals damaged several headstones at Racine's Mound Cemetery -- a spot where FOX6's cameras captured similar vandalism back in 2014.
Vandals damaged several headstones at Racine's Mound Cemetery -- a spot where FOX6's cameras captured similar vandalism back in 2014.
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.
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.
Police: 47-year-old woman killed in Racine County crash
A woman was killed in a semi-vs-car crash in Caledonia on Friday, July 31.
A woman was killed in a semi-vs-car crash in Caledonia on Friday, July 31.
Racine Unified School District students to start year remotely, school board confirms plan
The Racine Unified School District will begin the 2020 school year with remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Racine Unified School District will begin the 2020 school year with remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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."
“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."
Boater on Brown's Lake cited after his pontoon strikes fishing boat
A collision between two boats on Browns Lake led to one boater being cited for failure to yield the right of way.
A collision between two boats on Browns Lake led to one boater being cited for failure to yield the right of way.
'Can the virus die in a day?' FOX6 viewers report testing both positive and negative for COVID-19
Two FOX6 viewers tested positive and negative for COVID-19 within 24 hours -- so which test was right?
Two FOX6 viewers tested positive and negative for COVID-19 within 24 hours -- so which test was right?
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.
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.
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.
Sheriff: Taser used to arrest speeding Illinois driver caught with pills in 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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Police seek missing man last seen in downtown Racine Thursday afternoon
RACINE -- Racine police asked for help locating a missing man last seen in downtown Racine Thursday afternoon, July 23.According to police, Esteban Acevedo-Diaz from Rochester resides in a group home and has no known ties to Racine.Esteban is 5'8" tall, and weighs 180 pounds.
RACINE -- Racine police asked for help locating a missing man last seen in downtown Racine Thursday afternoon, July 23.According to police, Esteban Acevedo-Diaz from Rochester resides in a group home and has no known ties to Racine.Esteban is 5'8" tall, and weighs 180 pounds.
'Keep things safe:' Racine business owners react to city's mask mandate
The City of Racine will require everyone above the age of 4 to wear a mask when leaving home starting Monday, July 27 -- a measure that the city's common council passed by just one vote on July 21.
The City of Racine will require everyone above the age of 4 to wear a mask when leaving home starting Monday, July 27 -- a measure that the city's common council passed by just one vote on July 21.
'Getting ahead of it:' Racine Common Council passes mask ordinance; people and businesses face fines
RACINE -- As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council voted 8-7 on Tuesday night, July 21 in favor of imposing a city-wide mask mandate after lengthy debate done virtually due to the pandemic.
RACINE -- As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council voted 8-7 on Tuesday night, July 21 in favor of imposing a city-wide mask mandate after lengthy debate done virtually due to the pandemic.
Racine Common Council passes mask ordinance; people and businesses face fines
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council voted 8-7 on Tuesday night, July 21 in favor of imposing a city-wide mask mandate after lengthy debate done virtually due to the pandemic. The ordinance as it was proposed for the vote would require masks to be worn everywhere indoors -- except your home -- and everywhere outdoors where social distancing is not possible. There are exceptions, like when eating or drinking in restaurants or bars.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council voted 8-7 on Tuesday night, July 21 in favor of imposing a city-wide mask mandate after lengthy debate done virtually due to the pandemic. The ordinance as it was proposed for the vote would require masks to be worn everywhere indoors -- except your home -- and everywhere outdoors where social distancing is not possible. There are exceptions, like when eating or drinking in restaurants or bars.
Racine K-9 retires after nearly a decade of service: 'He has done his job'
MILWAUKEE -- After nearly a decade of fighting crime in his community, K-9 Titan made it to his last day of training Tuesday, July 21.
MILWAUKEE -- After nearly a decade of fighting crime in his community, K-9 Titan made it to his last day of training Tuesday, July 21.
Racine to vote on mask ordinance, part of COVID-19 response
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council will decide Tuesday night, July 21 whether to impose a mask mandate.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council will decide Tuesday night, July 21 whether to impose a mask mandate.
Racine honors teachers with Encore Awards: 'Just a little something to say thank you'
Normally at the end of Teacher Appreciation Week in May, the Racine Unified School District honors its Encore Award winner -- given to those that excel at their jobs. This year's celebration may not be what is normal. But it was a small token of appreciation that goes a long way.
Normally at the end of Teacher Appreciation Week in May, the Racine Unified School District honors its Encore Award winner -- given to those that excel at their jobs. This year's celebration may not be what is normal. But it was a small token of appreciation that goes a long way.