Racine Zoo celebrates all things rhino and teachers
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo is celebrating everything rhino-- because Saturday, September 23rd is World Rhino Day!
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo is celebrating everything rhino-- because Saturday, September 23rd is World Rhino Day!
Failure to yield: Woman cited after fatal crash involving motorcycle in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- A 55-year-old Oak Creek man was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle in Caledonia Monday morning, September 11th.The deceased has been identified as Joseph Cocking.Police said a vehicle driven by a 59-year-old Racine woman was headed north and the operator was attempting to turn west onto 7 Mile Road when she failed to yield the right-of-way to the motorcycle headed south.
CALEDONIA -- A 55-year-old Oak Creek man was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle in Caledonia Monday morning, September 11th.The deceased has been identified as Joseph Cocking.Police said a vehicle driven by a 59-year-old Racine woman was headed north and the operator was attempting to turn west onto 7 Mile Road when she failed to yield the right-of-way to the motorcycle headed south.
Police, firefighters join effort to build new baseball field at Racine school: "We can't repair it"
RACINE -- Police officers and firefighters Sunday, August 27th joined the effort to build a new varsity baseball field at Racine's Case High School."Seeing our kids invested in the program and out here doing some of the work -- they really want to have a baseball field so they can get better on it," James Ricchio, Case High School baseball coach said.It's difficult to have home field advantage if you're never on your home turf.
RACINE -- Police officers and firefighters Sunday, August 27th joined the effort to build a new varsity baseball field at Racine's Case High School."Seeing our kids invested in the program and out here doing some of the work -- they really want to have a baseball field so they can get better on it," James Ricchio, Case High School baseball coach said.It's difficult to have home field advantage if you're never on your home turf.
2 hurt following crash involving motorcycle in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant officers were called out to the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle in a construction zone near Green Bay and Washington Avenue Saturday night, August 26th.It happened shortly after 9:00 p.m.Upon arrival, officials said they found glass debris in the northbound lane on Green Bay Road along with a severely damaged motorcycle in the median.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant officers were called out to the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle in a construction zone near Green Bay and Washington Avenue Saturday night, August 26th.It happened shortly after 9:00 p.m.Upon arrival, officials said they found glass debris in the northbound lane on Green Bay Road along with a severely damaged motorcycle in the median.
Prosecutors: Man accused of 5th OWI offense offered officer cinnamon rolls from Taco Bell during arrest
CALEDONIA -- A Racine man accused of his fifth OWI offense offered a responding officer cinnamon rolls from Taco Bell when he was woken up at a gas station -- where he was found to be behind the wheel of his running vehicle, prosecutors say.36-year-old Adam Baranowski faces three charges:
CALEDONIA -- A Racine man accused of his fifth OWI offense offered a responding officer cinnamon rolls from Taco Bell when he was woken up at a gas station -- where he was found to be behind the wheel of his running vehicle, prosecutors say.36-year-old Adam Baranowski faces three charges:
Retail theft suspect busted when he returned to Walmart 6 days later for more merchandise
MOUNT PLEASANT -- An Illinois man, accused of stealing merchandise from the Walmart Supercenter in Mount Pleasant was arrested when he returned to the store.According to police, on August 8th, investigators handled a report of a felony theft at the store on S.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- An Illinois man, accused of stealing merchandise from the Walmart Supercenter in Mount Pleasant was arrested when he returned to the store.According to police, on August 8th, investigators handled a report of a felony theft at the store on S.
Wrap up the summer by heading to these Racine Zoo events
RACINE -- Amber Olsen and Paul Miller with the Racine Zoo visited the WakeUp studio with details on exciting events taking place in August of 2017.For more on the Racine Zoo events, CLICK HERE.
RACINE -- Amber Olsen and Paul Miller with the Racine Zoo visited the WakeUp studio with details on exciting events taking place in August of 2017.For more on the Racine Zoo events, CLICK HERE.
Mount Pleasant traffic stop uncovers marijuana, cocaine, handgun, cash
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 28-year-old Racine man was arrested after Mount Pleasant police found marijuana, cocaine, approximately $1,000 in cash and a semiautomatic handgun during a traffic stop.According to Mount Pleasant police, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Sunnyslope Drive Thursday afternoon, August 10th.The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with two occupants in the vehicle.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 28-year-old Racine man was arrested after Mount Pleasant police found marijuana, cocaine, approximately $1,000 in cash and a semiautomatic handgun during a traffic stop.According to Mount Pleasant police, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Sunnyslope Drive Thursday afternoon, August 10th.The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with two occupants in the vehicle.
4 people arrested during high-risk traffic stop after shots fired incident in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Four people -- two from Illinois and two from Racine were arrested Tuesday night, August 8th amid a shots fired investigation in Mount Pleasant.It happened around 11:00 p.m. near Durand and Gates.According to police, after this shots fired incident, the victim followed the suspect vehicle, which was located on Washington Avenue near International Drive in Mount Pleasant -- and a high-risk traffic stop was performed.A 29-year-old and 26-year-old from Illinois were arrested, along with a 22-year-old and 21-year-old from Racine.Police say a handgun was found inside the suspect vehicle, and the victim's vehicle was damaged as a result of this incident.No one was hurt.The suspects are being held on charges of recklessly endangering safety, intimidation of a witness and disorderly conduct while armed.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Four people -- two from Illinois and two from Racine were arrested Tuesday night, August 8th amid a shots fired investigation in Mount Pleasant.It happened around 11:00 p.m. near Durand and Gates.According to police, after this shots fired incident, the victim followed the suspect vehicle, which was located on Washington Avenue near International Drive in Mount Pleasant -- and a high-risk traffic stop was performed.A 29-year-old and 26-year-old from Illinois were arrested, along with a 22-year-old and 21-year-old from Racine.Police say a handgun was found inside the suspect vehicle, and the victim's vehicle was damaged as a result of this incident.No one was hurt.The suspects are being held on charges of recklessly endangering safety, intimidation of a witness and disorderly conduct while armed.
Scam alert: Caledonia police say 4 people lost more than $2,000 while trying to buy puppies found online
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are issuing a warning after they say four victims were scammed out of thousands of dollars while trying to purchase puppies they found for sale online.According to police, the victims wired money to Texas, Georgia and Florida.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are issuing a warning after they say four victims were scammed out of thousands of dollars while trying to purchase puppies they found for sale online.According to police, the victims wired money to Texas, Georgia and Florida.
Homicide charges filed: $1 million cash bond for 19-year-old accused of killing Olivia Mackay
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Homicide charges have been filed against 19-year-old Daniel Tate, accused of killing 17-year-old Olivia Mackay.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Homicide charges have been filed against 19-year-old Daniel Tate, accused of killing 17-year-old Olivia Mackay.
Man arrested after breaking into assisted living apartments in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 21-year-old Racine man was taken into custody early Monday morning, July 31st after he broke into assisted living apartments in Mount Pleasant and sprayed a fire extinguisher throughout the hallway.According to police, officers were called out to the Primrose Assisted Living Apartments around 4:30 a.m. for reports of "heavy smoke" in the hallway.When crews arrived on scene they observed a man who tried to flee the area on foot.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 21-year-old Racine man was taken into custody early Monday morning, July 31st after he broke into assisted living apartments in Mount Pleasant and sprayed a fire extinguisher throughout the hallway.According to police, officers were called out to the Primrose Assisted Living Apartments around 4:30 a.m. for reports of "heavy smoke" in the hallway.When crews arrived on scene they observed a man who tried to flee the area on foot.
Bartender who served motorcycle operator seriously injured when he crashed his bike in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A bartender, who indicated it was her first time on a motorcycle, was seriously injured in a crash in Mount Pleasant on July 25th.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A bartender, who indicated it was her first time on a motorcycle, was seriously injured in a crash in Mount Pleasant on July 25th.
Summer fun down at Racine Zoo! Meet "Sheldon" and "Cheese"
RACINE -- Summer time is the perfect time to go out and have fun at the zoo.
RACINE -- Summer time is the perfect time to go out and have fun at the zoo.
Mount Pleasant police: Death of 17-year-old Olivia Mackay ruled a homicide
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The death of Olivia Mackay has been ruled a homicide, Mount Pleasant police said on Thursday, July 27th.At this time, officials are not releasing the cause of death because of the ongoing investigation, and the potential for further details to jeopardize the investigation.The Mount Pleasant Police Department detectives are continuing to work closely with the Kenosha Police Department to obtain further information and bring the responsible party(s) to justice.Mackay’s body was found along Louis Sorenson Road in the Village of Mount Pleasant on Monday, July 24th.Police say Mackay was the subject of a missing persons report with the Kenosha Police Department.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The death of Olivia Mackay has been ruled a homicide, Mount Pleasant police said on Thursday, July 27th.At this time, officials are not releasing the cause of death because of the ongoing investigation, and the potential for further details to jeopardize the investigation.The Mount Pleasant Police Department detectives are continuing to work closely with the Kenosha Police Department to obtain further information and bring the responsible party(s) to justice.Mackay’s body was found along Louis Sorenson Road in the Village of Mount Pleasant on Monday, July 24th.Police say Mackay was the subject of a missing persons report with the Kenosha Police Department.
Police: Body found in Mount Pleasant is that of 17-year-old Kenosha girl
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Police on Wednesday, July 26th said that the deceased female found on Louis Sorenson Road in the Village of Mount Pleasant has been positively identified as 17-year-old Olivia Mackay from Kenosha.Mackay was found in a field shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Sorenson Road near W Road -- off of Washington Avenue on Monday, July 24th.Police say Mackay was the subject of a missing persons report with the Kenosha Police Department.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Police on Wednesday, July 26th said that the deceased female found on Louis Sorenson Road in the Village of Mount Pleasant has been positively identified as 17-year-old Olivia Mackay from Kenosha.Mackay was found in a field shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Sorenson Road near W Road -- off of Washington Avenue on Monday, July 24th.Police say Mackay was the subject of a missing persons report with the Kenosha Police Department.
Motorcyclist taken into custody following crash in Mount Pleasant, passenger seriously injured
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Two people were taken to the hospital, one in serious condition, following a crash involving a truck and motorcycle in Mount Pleasant Tuesday, July 25th.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Two people were taken to the hospital, one in serious condition, following a crash involving a truck and motorcycle in Mount Pleasant Tuesday, July 25th.
"Something was radically wrong:" Woman's body found in Mount Pleasant neighborhood
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A woman's body was found along a rural road Monday, July 24th.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A woman's body was found along a rural road Monday, July 24th.