"Stuff the Squad:" Mount Pleasant police look to gather 4,000+ pounds of food
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police squads were parked in front of the Piggly Wiggly on Washington Saturday, November 18th during the "Stuff the Squad" initiative.Police officers collected items for the Racine County Food Bank and Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin.Customers were encouraged to purchase $5 or $10 pre-made bags of food and donate them.Officers said in 2016, they collected about 4,000 pounds of food.They were looking to beat that this year.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police squads were parked in front of the Piggly Wiggly on Washington Saturday, November 18th during the "Stuff the Squad" initiative.Police officers collected items for the Racine County Food Bank and Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin.Customers were encouraged to purchase $5 or $10 pre-made bags of food and donate them.Officers said in 2016, they collected about 4,000 pounds of food.They were looking to beat that this year.
2 injured after car crashes into tree in Mount Pleasant; alcohol, speed appear to be factors
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a tree Friday night, November 17th.Just before 11:00 p.m. Mount Pleasant police responded to the crash on Oakes Road.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a tree Friday night, November 17th.Just before 11:00 p.m. Mount Pleasant police responded to the crash on Oakes Road.
"It's like Christmas morning for them:" Racine Zoo animals celebrate Merry Zoomas
RACINE -- Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23rd, but for animals at the Racine Zoo, it was Christmas time on Sunday, November 12th during the Zoo's "Merry Zoomas" event.It's the most wonderful time of year -- especially if you're an animal at the Racine Zoo.
RACINE -- Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23rd, but for animals at the Racine Zoo, it was Christmas time on Sunday, November 12th during the Zoo's "Merry Zoomas" event.It's the most wonderful time of year -- especially if you're an animal at the Racine Zoo.
Caledonia police: 2, ages 14, 15 arrested after rash of vehicle vandalism, thefts; firearms recovered
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police arrested a 14-year-old and 15-year-old who they say each admitted to being responsible for several incidents involving vandalism to and thefts from vehicles.According to police, the incidents began on October 29th and escalated, with 11 separate crimes reported November 4th and 5th.Police said vehicles had tires punctured and words or phallic images were scratched onto the exterior paint.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police arrested a 14-year-old and 15-year-old who they say each admitted to being responsible for several incidents involving vandalism to and thefts from vehicles.According to police, the incidents began on October 29th and escalated, with 11 separate crimes reported November 4th and 5th.Police said vehicles had tires punctured and words or phallic images were scratched onto the exterior paint.
Unlocked vehicles targeted by thieves, vandals in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- The story is all too common: residents targeted by thieves and vandals after leaving their vehicles unlocked.
CALEDONIA -- The story is all too common: residents targeted by thieves and vandals after leaving their vehicles unlocked.
Caledonia police investigate damage, thefts from multiple cars
CALEDONIA -- The Caledonia Police Department has taken numerous complaints of criminal damage to and thefts from vehicles.Many vehicles have had tires punctured and words or phallic images scratched onto the exterior paint.
CALEDONIA -- The Caledonia Police Department has taken numerous complaints of criminal damage to and thefts from vehicles.Many vehicles have had tires punctured and words or phallic images scratched onto the exterior paint.
Get in the holiday spirit down at the Racine Zoo
RACINE -- The holiday season is upon us and everyone is getting in on the festivities including the Racine Zoo!
RACINE -- The holiday season is upon us and everyone is getting in on the festivities including the Racine Zoo!
WHS launches $5.4 million fundraising campaign to build new Racine shelter
RACINE -- The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has launched a $5.4 million capital campaign to construct a new facility to replace their existing building in Racine.According to WHS, they hope to build a state-of-the-art animal shelter and adoption center at the northeaster corner of 16th and 90th streets in Mount Pleasant, where they purchased land in late 2016.
RACINE -- The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has launched a $5.4 million capital campaign to construct a new facility to replace their existing building in Racine.According to WHS, they hope to build a state-of-the-art animal shelter and adoption center at the northeaster corner of 16th and 90th streets in Mount Pleasant, where they purchased land in late 2016.
Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Enjoy safe trick-or-treating all day at the Racine Zoo
RACINE -- You only have two days left to say goodbye to a crowd favorite at the Racine Zoo.
RACINE -- You only have two days left to say goodbye to a crowd favorite at the Racine Zoo.
Racine man charged in wake of hit-and-run crash that killed 39-year-old father
RACINE -- 27-year-old Tyler Martinez of Racine is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death following an incident that happened on Friday evening, October 20th.Police said at around 9:45 p.m. on Friday a 39-year-old man was riding his bike with his 15-year-old son on Douglas Avenue near Middle Road.
RACINE -- 27-year-old Tyler Martinez of Racine is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death following an incident that happened on Friday evening, October 20th.Police said at around 9:45 p.m. on Friday a 39-year-old man was riding his bike with his 15-year-old son on Douglas Avenue near Middle Road.
Driver in custody after father bicycling with son struck, killed in hit-and-run
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are investigating after a father was fatally hit by a vehicle Friday night, October 20th.Police said at around 9:45 p.m., the 39-year-old father was riding his bike with his 15-year-old son down Douglas Avenue near Middle Road when he was hit.When first responders arrived, good Samaritans on scene were performing CPR on the victim.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are investigating after a father was fatally hit by a vehicle Friday night, October 20th.Police said at around 9:45 p.m., the 39-year-old father was riding his bike with his 15-year-old son down Douglas Avenue near Middle Road when he was hit.When first responders arrived, good Samaritans on scene were performing CPR on the victim.
Get in the spooky spirit at Racine Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo!" event
RACINE -- Are you in the spooky spirit?
RACINE -- Are you in the spooky spirit?
31-year-old man arrested on drug charges after search warrants executed on vehicle, home
RACINE COUNTY -- A 31-year-old Racine County man was arrested Tuesday, October 10th after search warrants were executed on a vehicle and at his residence.Agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit, Drug Enforcement Administration, and members of the Racine County Swat Team executed two search warrants around 3:50 p.m.The first warrant was executed on a vehicle returning from Illinois to Racine County which was occupied by the Racine County man and a female occupant.
RACINE COUNTY -- A 31-year-old Racine County man was arrested Tuesday, October 10th after search warrants were executed on a vehicle and at his residence.Agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit, Drug Enforcement Administration, and members of the Racine County Swat Team executed two search warrants around 3:50 p.m.The first warrant was executed on a vehicle returning from Illinois to Racine County which was occupied by the Racine County man and a female occupant.
"Crime really drops:" After success in Mount Pleasant, Racine, alderman wants to open COP House in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A program to reduce crime and improve relationships between police and residents has worked so well in Mount Pleasant and Racine, a Milwaukee alderman wants to open a so-called COP House in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A program to reduce crime and improve relationships between police and residents has worked so well in Mount Pleasant and Racine, a Milwaukee alderman wants to open a so-called COP House in Milwaukee.
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.
