Girl donates lemonade stand money to Caledonia Police Department K-9 fund

CALEDONIA -- A big high-five -- or "high-paw" -- to a Caledonia girl who helped raise money for the Caledonia Police Department's K-9 fund.Skylar Fisher lives in the same neighborhood as "Louie" the K-9, and often sees him out and about with his handler.She met Louie during Caledonia's National Night Out.

Caught on camera: Suspect sought in armed robbery of Deli Food Express in Racine

RACINE -- Police are asking for help to identify a suspect in an armed robbery that happened on Monday afternoon, Aug. 13.Officials say the robbery happened at the Deli Food Express on 6 Mile Rd.

Woman injured after car strikes, kills horse in roadway

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Yorkville woman was injured in Mount Pleasant when the car she was driving struck a horse in the roadway early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened around 4:40 a.m. near Fancher Road and Spring Street.According to Mount Pleasant police, the 52-year-old woman was driving her car on Spring Street when the horse appeared in the roadway.

'Extremely intoxicated' man taken to hospital following crash in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Racine man was taken to the hospital after he was found trapped inside a flipped vehicle early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened just before 3 a.m. near Meadowbrook Boulevard and Spring Street.Mount Pleasant police say the vehicle was found flipped on its side.

Racine Zoo welcomes baby emperor tamarin

RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced Wednesday, August 1 a pair of emperor tamarins have just welcomed a little one.The baby tamarin was born on Monday, July 16.

Racine Zoo announces emperor tamarin is pregnant

RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Friday, July 6 that Isabella, their female emperor tamarin, is once again pregnant.

Recognize her? Woman accused of stealing from Racine Pick 'N Save with child in cart

RACINE COUNTY -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of shoplifting with a child in tow at the Pick 'N Save located on Green Bay Road in Racine.The Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department shared photos of the suspect to their Facebook page Friday, June 15.

Wisconsin may increase public safety near Foxconn facility

MOUNT PLEASANT — Officials in southeast Wisconsin are increasing public safety services to prepare for the influx of people and traffic resulting from Foxconn Technology Group's manufacturing complex.The Journal Times reports that the village of Mount Pleasant's Finance/Legal/License Committee on Tuesday unanimously recommended approving funding for four additional police officers for next year.

What's new at the Racine Zoo?

RACINE -- Carl spent the morning at the Racine Zoo checking out their new cockatoo exhibit and Tea with the Turs.About the Racine Zoo (website)

Police: Man accused of violent attack on his mother, bites through her lip

CALEDONIA -- A 67-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after police say her son violently attacked her Friday morning, May 18.Police were called out around 7 a.m.  to the woman's home for a violent domestic incident.According to Caledonia police, the victim's 32-year-old son may have "ingested or inhaled exotic/designer substances such as essential oils and bath salts."  As she was attempting to treat the effects of the chemicals, her son became violent and started attacking her.The man said he was trying to “kill her and she was the devil.” Police say he strangled his mother and bit through a portion of her lip.Nearly 20 stitches were needed to repair the facial injuries.Officials say the man's girlfriend was able to stop the violent attack.

New interactive map guides visitors at the Racine Zoo

RACINE -- Visitors to the Racine Zoo can get a heads-up on their next trip to the Zoo, thanks to a new interactive map produced as a result of a partnership with the Zoo and business students at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

'He blacked out:' Caledonia man accused of dumping overdose victim's body in Franklin rain gutter

CALEDONIA -- A Caledonia man is facing charges -- accused of dumping an overdose victim's body in Franklin in November.Wayne Slagle, 57, of Caledonia, faces one count of failing to report a death/unusual circumstances.According to a criminal complaint, the investigation in this case was started by the Franklin Police Department and turned over to Caledonia police.