Bank robbery suspect wearing distinct hat sought by Mount Pleasant police

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Police in the Village of Mount Pleasant are seeking a suspect who robbed the Tri City National Bank located inside the Pick 'n Save grocery store on Green Bay Rd.

Charged: Racine Unified teacher accused of driving drunk, causing serious head-on crash

RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine Unified School District teacher, arrested following a serious head-on collision in Caledonia has now been charged in connection with that crash.The crash occurred late on May 18th, on 6 Mile Road near Botting Road in Caledonia.

Driver involved in double-fatal crash in Racine said he fled because he "didn't want to get locked up"

RACINE COUNTY -- Charges have been filed against a 30-year-old Racine man in connection with a crash on Sunday, June 21st that killed two men.It happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Main Street.Police say an initial investigation determined one vehicle was headed north on Main Street when it was struck by another vehicle headed southbound.The driver of the southbound vehicle fled the scene on foot -- but he was quickly taken into custody.

35-year-old Illinois man arrested for fifth OWI after pursuit in Racine County

RACINE COUNTY -- A 35-year-old Illinois man was arrested for his fifth OWI offense following a pursuit that occurred on Monday night, June 15th.Caledonia police were attempting to locate a driver involved in an earlier burglary and strangulation.

Kenosha man hurt after SUV collides with Amtrak train in Mount Pleasant

VILLAGE OF MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 66-year-old Kenosha man was critically hurt Friday morning, June 12th after his SUV collided with an Amtrak passenger train at the railroad crossing on County Highway KR in the Village of Mount Pleasant.The collision happened shortly before 9:30 a.m. Friday.

23-year-old Racine man dies in crash involving his motorcycle, two other vehicles

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 23-year-old Racine man died on Tuesday afternoon, June 9th in a crash involving his motorcycle and two vehicles.It happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 31 (N.

Firefighters called in after burn near barn gets out of control in Racine County

RACINE COUNTY -- At least three departments were called out to battle a fire in Racine County on Sunday, June 7th.It happened in the 7500 block of Town Line Road in between Wind Lake and the Town of Norway.We're told a man was doing some cleaning on his property and was burning things near a barn when the burn got too big for him to handle and he had to call for help.No one was injured.

"We are devastated by this news:" Andean bear diagnosed with cancer at Racine Zoo

RACINE -- A bear residing at the Racine Zoo has been diagnosed with a type of oral cavity cancer.The Racine Zoological Society announced Friday, June 5th Andean bear named Hallie has oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash on Douglas Avenue in Caledonia

CALEDONIA -- A 42-year-old Racine man is in critical condition following a motorcycle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning, June 2nd.The accident occurred in the 6300 of Douglas Avenue around 12:46 a.m.A preliminary investigation has revealed the motorcycle was headed northbound on Douglas Avenue when it began to skid, causing the operator to lose control and become ejected from the motorcycle.

Authorities execute search warrant in Racine; two arrested face charges of running drug house

RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office Metro Drug Unit executed a search warrant and arrested two suspects accused of running a drug house in Racine.On Wednesday, May 27th authorities went to a house located at 2800 Spring Street with intent to execute a search warrant.Upon arrival, authorities detained 22-year-old William Mueller and 18-year-old Kali Anderson inside the home.

Man accused of threatening his 80-year-old mother, she could "not take the abuse anymore"

CALEDONIA -- 63-year-old Douglas Karasch of Caledonia faces several charges for allegedly threatening his 80-year-old mother.According to the criminal complaint, police were dispatched to Karasch's home, which he shares with his mother, on Friday, May 15th.

34-year-old Racine man arrested and charged following police pursuit in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 34-year-old Racine man was arrested after a pursuit that began when police tried to stop his vehicle for a registration suspension.It happened Monday, May 25th just after 8:30 p.m.The driver, 34-year-old Arlance Triplett, was headed east on Durand Avenue from State Highway 31 and refused to pull over while a Mount Pleasant squad was following him with the emergency lights and siren activated.

One person taken to the hospital after early-morning house fire in Racine

RACINE (WITI) -- One person was taken to the hospital following a fire that occurred at a home in Racine early Monday morning, May 25th.It happened just after 2:30 a.m. at a home in the 2000 block of Erie Street.Fire officials were notified of this fire by an occupant of the home.

Mount Pleasant police: Burglary suspect arrested after he was found asleep behind the wheel

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a burglary suspect was arrested after he was found asleep behind the wheel of a truck on Monday, May 25th.Just before 10:30 a.m., police were dispatched to the 1100 block of Lawndale for a report of a male sleeping behind the wheel of a truck.While responding, officers were advised the truck was filled with items from the complainant’s garage that appeared to have been stolen.An investigation revealed three separate garages had been burglarized.Several of the items taken from the garages were located inside of the suspect’s truck.Police say the suspect is a 20-year-old Mount Pleasant man.

Recognize her? Mount Pleasant police hope you can help ID this theft suspect

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman suspected of theft.On August 8, 2014, a Village of Mount Pleasant resident reported that her vehicle was broken into while it was parked at a local country club.