New programs offered at Racine Zoo, keep social distancing in mind
RACINE -- From exotic animals and rolling out all sorts of events this summer, the Racine Zoo has revamped its operations during the pandemic.For more information, check out their website.
RACINE -- From exotic animals and rolling out all sorts of events this summer, the Racine Zoo has revamped its operations during the pandemic.For more information, check out their website.
The Racine Zoo has re-opened, but there are some things you need to know before you check out the animals
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo has re-opened, but there are some things you need to know before you go see the animals.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo has re-opened, but there are some things you need to know before you go see the animals.
53-year-old Franksville bicyclist struck by vehicle and killed in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Franksville man, 53, was struck by a vehicle and killed as he rode a bicycle in Mount Pleasant Wednesday evening, June 3.It happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. in the intersection of Fancher Road and Luanne Drive.The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, police said, but suffered a serious head injury, and despite life-saving measures by a nurse and another bystander, he died at the scene.The woman driving the vehicle, 19, from Kenosha, was cooperative with the investigation, police said, noting that there was no indication drugs or alcohol were involved.Police said inattentive driving is being considered as a possible contributing factor.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Franksville man, 53, was struck by a vehicle and killed as he rode a bicycle in Mount Pleasant Wednesday evening, June 3.It happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. in the intersection of Fancher Road and Luanne Drive.The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, police said, but suffered a serious head injury, and despite life-saving measures by a nurse and another bystander, he died at the scene.The woman driving the vehicle, 19, from Kenosha, was cooperative with the investigation, police said, noting that there was no indication drugs or alcohol were involved.Police said inattentive driving is being considered as a possible contributing factor.
Investigation underway in officer-involved death in Caledonia
CALEDONIA, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred while trying to take a suspect into custody on the morning of Monday, May 18 in Caledonia.As a Caledonia Police Officer attempted to take the suspect into custody, a physical altercation occurred with the subject.
CALEDONIA, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred while trying to take a suspect into custody on the morning of Monday, May 18 in Caledonia.As a Caledonia Police Officer attempted to take the suspect into custody, a physical altercation occurred with the subject.
28-year-old Kenosha woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Officers of the Mount Pleasant Police Department say they were called to the area of Durand Avenue and Storybrook Drive for a single motor vehicle accident around 4 a.m. on Friday, May 15.The vehicle reportedly left the roadway while traveling eastbound and struck a mailbox, culvert and came to rest after striking a tree, according to officials.Officers found the driver – and sole occupant of the vehicle – Christina Mejia, 28, of Kenosha unresponsive.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Officers of the Mount Pleasant Police Department say they were called to the area of Durand Avenue and Storybrook Drive for a single motor vehicle accident around 4 a.m. on Friday, May 15.The vehicle reportedly left the roadway while traveling eastbound and struck a mailbox, culvert and came to rest after striking a tree, according to officials.Officers found the driver – and sole occupant of the vehicle – Christina Mejia, 28, of Kenosha unresponsive.
Former Racine mayor faces disorderly conduct charge after fight over speeding at Piggly Wiggly
MOUNT PLEASANT-- A misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge was filed Monday, May 11 against former Racine Mayor John Dickert, 57, following a March fight at Piggly Wiggly in Mount Pleasant.
MOUNT PLEASANT-- A misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge was filed Monday, May 11 against former Racine Mayor John Dickert, 57, following a March fight at Piggly Wiggly in Mount Pleasant.
Complaint: Woman bragged about pepper spray attack at Mount Pleasant Potbelly at Milwaukee store
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Milwaukee mother and daughter stand accused in an April 29 incident in which three Potbelly Sandwich Shop employees were pepper sprayed at the restaurant on Washington Avenue in Mount Pleasant, and prosecutors said the mother bragged about it at a Potbelly restaurant in Milwaukee.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Milwaukee mother and daughter stand accused in an April 29 incident in which three Potbelly Sandwich Shop employees were pepper sprayed at the restaurant on Washington Avenue in Mount Pleasant, and prosecutors said the mother bragged about it at a Potbelly restaurant in Milwaukee.
2 women arrested in connection to pepper spray incident at Mount Pleasant Potbelly Sandwich Shop
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Two women have been arrested for their roles in a pepper spray incident at a Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Mount Pleasant, the Mount Pleasant Police Department announced Saturday, May 9.The women, ages 37 and 18 from Milwaukee, were arrested by Milwaukee police at taken to the Racine County Jail Saturday.The incident took place on April 28 after one of the women pepper-sprayed staff at the sandwich shop.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Two women have been arrested for their roles in a pepper spray incident at a Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Mount Pleasant, the Mount Pleasant Police Department announced Saturday, May 9.The women, ages 37 and 18 from Milwaukee, were arrested by Milwaukee police at taken to the Racine County Jail Saturday.The incident took place on April 28 after one of the women pepper-sprayed staff at the sandwich shop.
Too cute: Racine Zoo announces birth of baby tamarin twins
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced Thursday the birth of its third generation of emperor tamarin babies.The twins were born on Earth Day -- April 22 -- to first-time parents, one of which was born at the zoo in 2017.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced Thursday the birth of its third generation of emperor tamarin babies.The twins were born on Earth Day -- April 22 -- to first-time parents, one of which was born at the zoo in 2017.
'Unhappy' with service: Woman pepper sprays employees at Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT --An investigation is underway after a woman pepper sprayed staff at the Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, April 28.Police were called to the scene around 11 a.m. Upon arrival, they found that a female customer was unhappy with the service she received and became belligerent.
MOUNT PLEASANT --An investigation is underway after a woman pepper sprayed staff at the Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, April 28.Police were called to the scene around 11 a.m. Upon arrival, they found that a female customer was unhappy with the service she received and became belligerent.
26-year-old Racine man accused of driving drunk with 2 kids in his SUV, PBT registered .219
RACINE -- A 26-year-old Racine man faces criminal charges for allegedly driving drunk with kids in his vehicle.
RACINE -- A 26-year-old Racine man faces criminal charges for allegedly driving drunk with kids in his vehicle.
2 killed when motorcycle struck utility pole in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Two people were killed when a motorcycle struck a utility pole in Racine County Monday morning, April 6.It happened around 8:30 a.m. on Highway 11 (Durand Avenue) and International Drive.Mount Pleasant police said the motorcycle was located adjacent to the highway, and the two adult victims were found nearby.A preliminary investigation revealed the motorcycle was headed east on Durand Avenue through a construction zone when the motorcycle left the highway and struck the utility pole.The two victims were identified as Jeffrey Uick, 37, of Racine and Kelly Lawler, 42, of Kenosha.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Two people were killed when a motorcycle struck a utility pole in Racine County Monday morning, April 6.It happened around 8:30 a.m. on Highway 11 (Durand Avenue) and International Drive.Mount Pleasant police said the motorcycle was located adjacent to the highway, and the two adult victims were found nearby.A preliminary investigation revealed the motorcycle was headed east on Durand Avenue through a construction zone when the motorcycle left the highway and struck the utility pole.The two victims were identified as Jeffrey Uick, 37, of Racine and Kelly Lawler, 42, of Kenosha.
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.