'I hit (expletive) too:' Milwaukee man accused of assaulting 3 people at park in Mount Pleasant

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Aug. 6 against a Milwaukee man, accused in connection with a July 13 assault at Quarry Lake Park in Mount Pleasant that left three people injured, including the park manager.Benito Martinez, 23, faces four charges:

Beat the heat with these Racine Zoo events

RACINE -- Summer is coming to an end, but that  doesn't mean the fun has to stop!

Caught on camera: Police need help identifying 2 Walgreens theft suspects

CALEDONIA -- Police are seeking assistance in identifying two suspects accused of stealing from a Walgreens in the Village of Caledonia on Friday, July 26.According to police, the suspects stole over $1,000 in merchandise form the store.

Investigation underway after burglary at Rasmussen Diamonds in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating a burglary that happened early Saturday morning, July 27 at Rasmussen Diamonds -- located on Washington Avenue.According to police, officers were dispatched the scene around 2:20 a.m. for a burglar alarm.Upon arrival, officers found entry was made to the business through a broke window.

Prosecutors: Racine men caught on camera installing 'shimmer' device at Educators Credit Union

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Charges were filed Wednesday, July 24 against two Racine men prosecutors said were caught on camera installing a "shimmer" device, similar to a skimmer, on an ATM at Educators Credit Union in Mount Pleasant.Vergiu-Corneliu Galbenu, 41, and Gheorghe Oltean, 43, each face the following charges:

Caledonia police: 4 accused of severely assaulting man in fight following road rage incident

CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police on Monday, July 22 asked for help identifying four people involved in a fight after a road rage incident in which a man was severely assaulted.

31-year-old man dead following motorcycle crash in Caledonia

CALEDONIA -- A 31-year-old man is dead following a motorcycle accident in Caledonia early morning Sunday, July 14.According to police, the man was headed east on County Line Road when it appears he lost control of his motorcycle.

Police: Man finds 'funny money' visiting Caledonia watering hole

CALEDONIA -- Police in Caledonia say a man found some "funny money" on the ground while visiting a local watering hole on Friday night, July 5.According to Caledonia police, the man "thought he made an easy $50" but when he looked a little closer, it was obvious it wasn't real.Officials shared photos of the fake cash. "The big white and orange Chinese characters are also a giveaway," police said in a Facebook post.

Bam Bam and Barney, Canada lynx, settle into new home at Racine Zoo

RACINE -- The Racine Zoo welcomed two new residents -- Bam Bam and Barney -- two Canada lynx.According to a news release from zoo officials, Bam Bam and Barney were born on April 25, 2018, and traveled to Racine from the Montgomery Zoo in Alabama via the Lynx Species Survival Plan -- an American Association of Zoos and Aquariums program developed to ensure that threatened or endangered species prosper."We are excited to add these two youngsters to our collection, and are excited to share them with our visitors this summer," said Angie Sagert, animal care supervisor at the Racine Zoo.Bam Bam and Barney's exhibit will be between the lion and tiger exhibits in the Great Cat Canyon, which is immediately south of the Modine Pond.Zoo staff who have spent time with Bam Bam and Barney said the brothers are a bit shy, but loved to spend their Montgomery days on kiddie slides.

Authorities identify Mount Pleasant officer who killed 18-year-old Ty'Rese West

MOUNT PLEASANT — Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Justice on Sunday, June 23 identified the Mount Pleasant police officer who shot and killed an 18-year-old man on June 15.The DOJ said in a news release that Sgt.

Exciting summer events that parents will love at the Racine Zoo

RACINE -- The zoo is one of the best places to spend a lovely summer day -- and it's even better with a fun event planned!

Loved ones left with more questions than answers after 18-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting

RACINE -- Family members and friends of Ty'Rese West, 18, killed in an officer-involved shooting in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, June 15, came together Sunday to speak out after West's death.The officer-involved shooting happened near 24th Street and Racine Street in Mount Pleasant around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.