Update: Officials ID man found along Lake Michigan shoreline in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police on Monday, Feb. 5 recovered the body of a missing person on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police on Monday, Feb. 5 recovered the body of a missing person on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
Minnie the skunk will be the star on Groundhog Day in Racine after Sunny decided to retire
RACINE -- Minnie the skunk will provide the Groundhog Day prediction at the Racine Zoo on Friday, Feb. 2.According to a news release from zoo officials, Minnie is taking over after the resident groundhog, Sunny, decided she'd like to retire her meteorologist cap.
RACINE -- Minnie the skunk will provide the Groundhog Day prediction at the Racine Zoo on Friday, Feb. 2.According to a news release from zoo officials, Minnie is taking over after the resident groundhog, Sunny, decided she'd like to retire her meteorologist cap.
Caledonia police search for driver who struck squad twice during traffic stop, pursuit
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are searching for a person of interest after officials say they backed into their squad during a traffic stop and fled the scene.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are searching for a person of interest after officials say they backed into their squad during a traffic stop and fled the scene.
It's a girl! Baby emperor tamarin born at the Racine Zoo; officials say "We couldn’t be happier"
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Friday, Jan. 19 that a breeding pair of emperor tamarins gave birth to a single female in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 27.Mom Isabella, from New England Zoo and dad Marquis, from San Francisco Zoo have been mates since the summer of 2012.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Friday, Jan. 19 that a breeding pair of emperor tamarins gave birth to a single female in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 27.Mom Isabella, from New England Zoo and dad Marquis, from San Francisco Zoo have been mates since the summer of 2012.
17-year-old accused of pulling gun during fight at Case High School pleads no contest to felony charge
RACINE COUNTY -- A teenager accused of pulling a gun during a fight at Case High School in Racine has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
RACINE COUNTY -- A teenager accused of pulling a gun during a fight at Case High School in Racine has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
Dog named Charlie rescued from frigid pond after escaping kennel, apparently letting himself out of house
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The dog that was rescued from the frigid waters of a pond near Island Club North in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Jan. 13 was reunited with his owners.The rescue happened on Saturday afternoon around 3:40 p.m.The South Shore Fire Department arrived on scene and saw a large golden Labrador struggling to keep its head above the surface of the water.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The dog that was rescued from the frigid waters of a pond near Island Club North in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Jan. 13 was reunited with his owners.The rescue happened on Saturday afternoon around 3:40 p.m.The South Shore Fire Department arrived on scene and saw a large golden Labrador struggling to keep its head above the surface of the water.
Racine man accused of swinging dog by leash against door, choking it during fight with girlfriend
RACINE COUNTY -- A 43-year-old Racine man was arrested for allegedly picking up his girlfriend's dog by its leash, and swinging it against a door multiple times.Richard Lann is facing the following charges:
RACINE COUNTY -- A 43-year-old Racine man was arrested for allegedly picking up his girlfriend's dog by its leash, and swinging it against a door multiple times.Richard Lann is facing the following charges:
Man dies at the hospital after he was transported via Flight for Life from scene of crash in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- A man, 55, died at the hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 10 after a crash Tuesday, Jan. 9 on Highway 38/Highway H, Caledonia police said Thursday.Police said it happened around 11:30 a.m.The man was taken to the hospital from the scene via Flight for Life -- where he died as a result of his injuries.He's been identified as Kee Ko Yee.Caledonia police are investigating, along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
CALEDONIA -- A man, 55, died at the hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 10 after a crash Tuesday, Jan. 9 on Highway 38/Highway H, Caledonia police said Thursday.Police said it happened around 11:30 a.m.The man was taken to the hospital from the scene via Flight for Life -- where he died as a result of his injuries.He's been identified as Kee Ko Yee.Caledonia police are investigating, along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Recognize him? Police seek suspect accused of grabbing 16-year-old boy's genitals at Pick 'n Save store
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help identify a suspect wanted for fondling a 16-year-old Pick 'n Save employee on Wednesday evening, January 3rd.It happened at the store near Douglas Ave.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help identify a suspect wanted for fondling a 16-year-old Pick 'n Save employee on Wednesday evening, January 3rd.It happened at the store near Douglas Ave.
Recognize him? Caledonia police share surveillance photos after theft of liquor from Pick 'n Save
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help them identify a suspect who stole several bottles of liquor from a Pick 'n Save store.It happened on December 23rd at the store on Douglas Avenue.Police shared several surveillance photos of the suspect in an effort to identify him:PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information is asked to contact Caledonia PD.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help them identify a suspect who stole several bottles of liquor from a Pick 'n Save store.It happened on December 23rd at the store on Douglas Avenue.Police shared several surveillance photos of the suspect in an effort to identify him:PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information is asked to contact Caledonia PD.
Charges filed against man, woman who admitted to stealing red kettle to support heroin habit
CALEDONIA -- A man and woman are now charged, accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, and her boyfriend, Jacob Doppke, 35, were arrested on Christmas Eve, 3 days after the theft occurred.The pair allegedly stole the kettle to support their heroin addictions.
CALEDONIA -- A man and woman are now charged, accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, and her boyfriend, Jacob Doppke, 35, were arrested on Christmas Eve, 3 days after the theft occurred.The pair allegedly stole the kettle to support their heroin addictions.
Caledonia police: Man, woman admitted to theft of red kettle at Walgreens "to support heroin habit"
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police said on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th two people were arrested in connection with the theft of a Salvation Army red kettle -- stolen from a Walgreens store on December 21st near 4 Mile and Douglas.Police said a 34-year-old woman and her 35-year-old boyfriend were arrested, and admitted to taking the kettle "to support their heroin habit."The kettle was recovered, and the man and woman were taken to the Racine County Jail.Police said the arrests were thanks to "tips from several individuals" who viewed the suspect's photo.Kenosha police assisted with the arrest.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police said on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th two people were arrested in connection with the theft of a Salvation Army red kettle -- stolen from a Walgreens store on December 21st near 4 Mile and Douglas.Police said a 34-year-old woman and her 35-year-old boyfriend were arrested, and admitted to taking the kettle "to support their heroin habit."The kettle was recovered, and the man and woman were taken to the Racine County Jail.Police said the arrests were thanks to "tips from several individuals" who viewed the suspect's photo.Kenosha police assisted with the arrest.
'Grinch' steals Christmas presents from Caledonia home; tosses garbage in ditch
CALEDONIA -- A real-life Grinch struck in Caledonia Friday night, December 22nd.
CALEDONIA -- A real-life Grinch struck in Caledonia Friday night, December 22nd.
Caledonia police: Woman steals Salvation Army Red Kettle from Walgreens
CALEDONIA -- A Salvation Army Red Kettle was stolen from the front entrance way of a Walgreen in the Village of Caledonia Thursday night, December 22nd.Officials said a woman stood in the vestibule of the store for approximately one hour before stealing the kettle.
CALEDONIA -- A Salvation Army Red Kettle was stolen from the front entrance way of a Walgreen in the Village of Caledonia Thursday night, December 22nd.Officials said a woman stood in the vestibule of the store for approximately one hour before stealing the kettle.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 48-year-old pedestrian from Racine suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night, December 21st.It happened around 8:50 p.m. near the intersection of STH 31 and STH 20.Witnesses reported that the vehicle faced a green light while traveling northbound on STH 31.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 48-year-old pedestrian from Racine suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night, December 21st.It happened around 8:50 p.m. near the intersection of STH 31 and STH 20.Witnesses reported that the vehicle faced a green light while traveling northbound on STH 31.
Fully engulfed: Mount Pleasant police investigate suspicious vehicle fire; no injuries
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating a suspicious vehicle fire that spread to a garage and forced evacuations early Thursday, December 7th.It happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Meyer Court near Durand Avenue.Police say arriving officers found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames in front of an attached garage, and the garage eaves were beginning to start on fire.People were evacuated from a condo complex as firefighters responded to extinguish the flames.Police say this fire is considered suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.No one was hurt.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating a suspicious vehicle fire that spread to a garage and forced evacuations early Thursday, December 7th.It happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Meyer Court near Durand Avenue.Police say arriving officers found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames in front of an attached garage, and the garage eaves were beginning to start on fire.People were evacuated from a condo complex as firefighters responded to extinguish the flames.Police say this fire is considered suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.No one was hurt.
"Should never have done this:" Man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting young girl
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Mount Pleasant man is accused of sexually assaulting a young girl multiple times.32-year-old Matthew Vivio has been charged with repeated sexual assault of a child.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Mount Pleasant man is accused of sexually assaulting a young girl multiple times.32-year-old Matthew Vivio has been charged with repeated sexual assault of a child.
Man accused of drinking at hockey game, strip club prior to crash that killed father, daughter reaches plea deal
CALEDONIA -- A man accused of causing a crash that killed a 39-year-old Caledonia father and his nine-year-old daughter, and injured a six-year-old the day after Thanksgiving in 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.26-year-old Levi Ruohonen on Monday, December 4th pleaded no contest to two charges -- two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle (second+).
CALEDONIA -- A man accused of causing a crash that killed a 39-year-old Caledonia father and his nine-year-old daughter, and injured a six-year-old the day after Thanksgiving in 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.26-year-old Levi Ruohonen on Monday, December 4th pleaded no contest to two charges -- two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle (second+).