Mount Pleasant police: 13-year-old boy taken into custody after leading police on 2 pursuits

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 13-year-old boy was taken into custody early Thursday morning, June 22nd after leading police on two separate pursuits in Racine County.The first pursuit began around 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 21st at STH 20 and Meadowlane Avenue after the vehicle was spotted without headlights on.The pursuit led officers into the City of Racine -- where the driver disregarded stop signs and traffic signals.

Man arrested for OWI, cocaine possession following hit-and-run crash in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 31-year-old Green Bay man was taken into custody Thursday, June 8th for OWI and drug possession following a hit-and-run crash in Mount Pleasant.The crash happened on Washington Avenue near 90th Street shortly before 3:30 p.m.According to police, the crash occurred when the suspect vehicle was westbound on STH 20 at 92nd St.

Racine man arrested for OWI after crash in Mount Pleasant; woman seriously hurt

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 54-year-old Racine man was arrested for OWI after a crash involving two vehicles that happened Sunday evening, May 28th near the intersection of State Highway 32 and Larson Street.It happened around 6:30 p.m.Police said a preliminary investigation revealed the striking vehicle was headed northbound on State Highway 32 "at an extremely high rate of speed." The second vehicle was attempting a left turn onto Larson Street and was struck on the passenger side.Both vehicles sustained severe damage -- with the striking vehicle also hitting a telephone pole, and then catching on fire.The driver and passenger of the striking vehicle sustained minor injuries.The operator of the second vehicle, a 20-year-old woman from the Racine area, suffered severe injuries, but they're not believed to be life-threatening.The 54-year-old Racine man who was driving the striking vehicle was arrested after he was medically cleared on charges of first degree recklessly endangering safety and OWI causing injury/great bodily harm.

Police: 30-year-old man stabbed while trying to break up fight at tavern

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 30-year-old Racine man is recovering from wounds suffered after being stabbed early on Monday, May 29th.Mount Pleasant police say they were dispatched to a tavern at Durand and Ashland around 12: 45 a.m. Monday in reference a person that had been stabbed.

Racine Zoo events in May

RACINE -- Beth Heidorn and Paul Miller with the Racine Zoo visited the WakeUp studio with details on exciting events taking place in May of 2017.For more on the Racine Zoo events, CLICK HERE.

Caledonia police seek Cousins Subs armed robbery suspect who left gun at scene

RACINE COUNTY -- Caledonia police are searching for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that took place at Cousins Subs located on Douglas Avenue in the Village of Caledonia.

Happy birthday: TWIN baby tamarins, born at the Racine Zoo, turn ONE!

RACINE -- TWIN baby tamarins, born at the Racine Zoo, turned ONE on Tuesday, April 18th!Avril and Francois weighed in at 1.4 and 1.7 ounces each at birth.Emperor tamarins are primates known for their small size and signature long, white mustaches.Elizabeth Heidorn, executive director of the Racine Zoo said the following in a news release after their birth:

Missouri man accused of carrying concealed weapon after officers spotted him driving at 100mph+

RACINE COUNTY -- A Missouri man is facing charges after Mount Pleasant police said he was pulled over Monday morning, April 10th after he was spotted driving at speeds in excess of 100 miles-per-hour.

Recognize her? Mount Pleasant police seek suspect after Tri City bank robbery

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police have shared photos of a suspect in connection with a bank robbery that occurred at the Tri City National Bank within the Pick 'n Save store on N.

7-year-old boy hurt after being struck by vehicle in parking lot in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A seven-year-old boy suffered a severe non-life threatening injury after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Dick's Sporting Goods store located on Green Bay Road in Mount Pleasant.According to police, witnesses stated the child ran into the lot ahead of his father who was trying to get him to stop.

Racine town hall urges Speaker Ryan to block moves by President Trump

RACINE -- Several groups came together to host a town hall in Racine on Saturday, April 1st urging House Speaker Paul Ryan to block moves by President Donald Trump.Voces de la Frontera, national day laborer organizing network and the Fair Immigration Reform Movement put together the event.

BUSTED by her own 4-year-old; mother accused of shooting at ex-boyfriend with girl in backseat

RACINE -- A 27-year-old Racine mother is facing attempted first-degree intentional homicide charges after she allegedly chased her ex-boyfriend in a vehicle while reportedly drunk, and shot at him -- with her four-year-old daughter in the vehicle.

Racine Zoo officials share NEW photo of baby emperor tamarin; mustache starting to fill in!

RACINE -- A pair of emperor tamarins were born on February 24th at the Racine Zoo, and now, their mustaches are starting to fill in!Racine Zoo officials say mom Isabella, from New England Zoo and dad Marquis, from San Francisco Zoo have been mates since the summer of 2012.