"Nothing to hide:" Racine County introduces $1M plan to supply police with body cameras
RACINE COUNTY -- Body cameras could soon be coming to the Racine County Sheriff's Office.
RACINE COUNTY -- Body cameras could soon be coming to the Racine County Sheriff's Office.
Caledonia police use Narcan to save life of possible heroin overdose victim
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia policed saved the life of a 33-year-old Wind Lake woman who was found unconscious in the bathroom of a Sia Mart— possibly from a heroin overdose.Officers were dispatched to the Sai Mart located on 7 Mile Road near I-94 for an unresponsive woman in the bathroom.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia policed saved the life of a 33-year-old Wind Lake woman who was found unconscious in the bathroom of a Sia Mart— possibly from a heroin overdose.Officers were dispatched to the Sai Mart located on 7 Mile Road near I-94 for an unresponsive woman in the bathroom.
Amid severe erosion along Lake Michigan, one couple feels the next storm could be the end of their home
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Severe bluff erosion on the coast of Lake Michigan in Racine and Kenosha Counties has cost several homeowners dangerously large chunks of property.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Severe bluff erosion on the coast of Lake Michigan in Racine and Kenosha Counties has cost several homeowners dangerously large chunks of property.
One-year-old taken to the hospital after being bitten by dog in Racine
RACINE -- A one-year-old child was taken to the hospital for treatment after being bitten by a dog on Jerome Boulevard near Taylor Avenue in Racine on Thursday evening, June 2nd.The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m.When officials arrived on scene they were met by the child's grandfather, who stated that the family dog, a 6-year-old American Bulldog Boxer, had bit the one-year-old in the face and head while the child was playing on the floor.The grandfather told police he had to pry the family dog off of the child's head.The child received severe trauma to his head.According to the Racine Fire Department, the child was transported to All Saints Hospital in Racine, then airlifted via Flight for Life to Children's Hospital.
RACINE -- A one-year-old child was taken to the hospital for treatment after being bitten by a dog on Jerome Boulevard near Taylor Avenue in Racine on Thursday evening, June 2nd.The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m.When officials arrived on scene they were met by the child's grandfather, who stated that the family dog, a 6-year-old American Bulldog Boxer, had bit the one-year-old in the face and head while the child was playing on the floor.The grandfather told police he had to pry the family dog off of the child's head.The child received severe trauma to his head.According to the Racine Fire Department, the child was transported to All Saints Hospital in Racine, then airlifted via Flight for Life to Children's Hospital.
Public meeting with experts set for June 7th amid severe bluff erosion in Racine, Kenosha counties
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES -- Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave on Thursday, June 2nd announced that a meeting will take place involving state and federal officials on Tuesday, June 7th amid severe erosion along Lake Michigan in both Racine and Kenosha counties -- affecting homeowners in Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, Racine and Kenosha.This "Technical Assistance Community Meeting" will take place at the Village of Mount Pleasant Auditorium at 8811 Campus Drive in Mount Pleasant from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on June 7th.Affected property owners and local officials are invited to attend."It's taking your land, is what it's doing, you know?
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES -- Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave on Thursday, June 2nd announced that a meeting will take place involving state and federal officials on Tuesday, June 7th amid severe erosion along Lake Michigan in both Racine and Kenosha counties -- affecting homeowners in Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, Racine and Kenosha.This "Technical Assistance Community Meeting" will take place at the Village of Mount Pleasant Auditorium at 8811 Campus Drive in Mount Pleasant from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on June 7th.Affected property owners and local officials are invited to attend."It's taking your land, is what it's doing, you know?
Latest: Man accused of passing counterfeit $20 bills in Caledonia turns himself in
CALEDONIA -- The man accused of passing counterfeit $20 bills in Caledonia has turned himself in, according to officials.According to police, the suspect entered the Speedway gas station on Douglas Avenue near 4 Mile Road on May 26th and attempted to purchase a pre-paid debit card with the counterfeit bills.The transaction was denied.According to police, the suspect became aware that authorities were looking for him through various Facebook posts and turned himself in at the Caledonia Police Department at 7:43 p.m.The suspect was transported to the Racine County Law Enforcement Center where he is being held pending review of charges.
CALEDONIA -- The man accused of passing counterfeit $20 bills in Caledonia has turned himself in, according to officials.According to police, the suspect entered the Speedway gas station on Douglas Avenue near 4 Mile Road on May 26th and attempted to purchase a pre-paid debit card with the counterfeit bills.The transaction was denied.According to police, the suspect became aware that authorities were looking for him through various Facebook posts and turned himself in at the Caledonia Police Department at 7:43 p.m.The suspect was transported to the Racine County Law Enforcement Center where he is being held pending review of charges.
Caledonia police seek suspect accused of passing counterfeit $20 bills
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are looking for a man accused of passing counterfeit $20 bills.According to police, the suspect, a white man between the ages of 25 and 35, standing 6' tall and weighing 280 pounds entered the Speedway gas station on Douglas Avenue near 4 Mile Road on May 26th and attempted to purchase a pre-paid debit card with the counterfeit bills.The transaction was denied.PHOTO GALLERYPolice say the man identified himself as “Ben,” but did not remain on scene when police were called.He was described as having a goatee, and was wearing a dark blue MLB cap.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are looking for a man accused of passing counterfeit $20 bills.According to police, the suspect, a white man between the ages of 25 and 35, standing 6' tall and weighing 280 pounds entered the Speedway gas station on Douglas Avenue near 4 Mile Road on May 26th and attempted to purchase a pre-paid debit card with the counterfeit bills.The transaction was denied.PHOTO GALLERYPolice say the man identified himself as “Ben,” but did not remain on scene when police were called.He was described as having a goatee, and was wearing a dark blue MLB cap.
Homeowners show concern in Racine Co. over severe erosion problem: "I hope they do something:"
RACINE COUNTY -- A declaration of emergency in Racine County, but it might be enough to save homes in danger of toppling into Lake Michigan.
RACINE COUNTY -- A declaration of emergency in Racine County, but it might be enough to save homes in danger of toppling into Lake Michigan.
Racine County: Crews extinguish grease fire inside Burger King on Beck Drive
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County officials are responding to a grease fire taking place at the Burger King restaurant located on Beck Drive in the Village of Rochester Friday afternoon, May 27th.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the fire started at approximately 1:04 p.m.Officials say the fire was contained to a small area in the restaurant and was extinguished quickly.Fire crews are still at the scene as of 2:00 p.m. Friday.No injuries have been reported.There is some water damage as a result of this fire.
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County officials are responding to a grease fire taking place at the Burger King restaurant located on Beck Drive in the Village of Rochester Friday afternoon, May 27th.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the fire started at approximately 1:04 p.m.Officials say the fire was contained to a small area in the restaurant and was extinguished quickly.Fire crews are still at the scene as of 2:00 p.m. Friday.No injuries have been reported.There is some water damage as a result of this fire.
“We are concerned:" Racine Co. executive issues "declaration of emergency" due to severe erosion
CALEDONIA/MOUNT PLEASANT -- Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave on Thursday, May 26th issued a "declaration of emergency" in Racine County due to severe bluff erosion happening along Lake Michigan in Caledonia and Mount Pleasant.According to Delagrave, because of the increase in water levels on Lake Michigan, and the combination of wave action and unstable bluffs, the erosion of the bluffs has accelerated at an unprecedented rate.“We are concerned the homes as well as public utilities and infrastructure will fall victim to Lake Michigan in coming days and weeks.
CALEDONIA/MOUNT PLEASANT -- Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave on Thursday, May 26th issued a "declaration of emergency" in Racine County due to severe bluff erosion happening along Lake Michigan in Caledonia and Mount Pleasant.According to Delagrave, because of the increase in water levels on Lake Michigan, and the combination of wave action and unstable bluffs, the erosion of the bluffs has accelerated at an unprecedented rate.“We are concerned the homes as well as public utilities and infrastructure will fall victim to Lake Michigan in coming days and weeks.
“We are very proud:" Racine Zoo’s white-handed gibbon reaches important milestone
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo is excited to announce that on Saturday, May 28, Yule, the white-handed gibbon and the oldest living gibbon in North America, turns 50 years old.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo is excited to announce that on Saturday, May 28, Yule, the white-handed gibbon and the oldest living gibbon in North America, turns 50 years old.
Proposed homeless shelter in Racine stirs up controversy: "The wrong location for this area"
RACINE -- Just feet from a bar and next to a school, critics say a proposed homeless shelter in Racine is in the wrong location.
RACINE -- Just feet from a bar and next to a school, critics say a proposed homeless shelter in Racine is in the wrong location.
"We lost almost everything:" Alleged drunk woman crashes vehicle through front of home
RACINE -- A punishment that doesn't fit the crime?
RACINE -- A punishment that doesn't fit the crime?
Racine Zoo welcomes twin emperor tamarins
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Thursday morning, April 28th that a breeding pair of emperor tamarins welcomed twins.The tamarins were born on Monday, April 18th -- and weigh in at approximately 1.4 to 1.7 ounces each.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Thursday morning, April 28th that a breeding pair of emperor tamarins welcomed twins.The tamarins were born on Monday, April 18th -- and weigh in at approximately 1.4 to 1.7 ounces each.
50 Cent to make appearance in Racine to promote vodka company he endorses
RACINE -- Rapper 50 Cent is coming to Racine on Thursday, April 28th to promote the vodka company he endorses -- Effen Vodka.50 Cent will appear at the Twins Food Mart on 16th Street near S.
RACINE -- Rapper 50 Cent is coming to Racine on Thursday, April 28th to promote the vodka company he endorses -- Effen Vodka.50 Cent will appear at the Twins Food Mart on 16th Street near S.
Pictures: FOX6 News viewers share snapshots of hail in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- FOX6 News viewers have been keeping their eyes to the skies -- and their cameras and smartphones in hand -- and they're capturing some great snapshots of hail in Racine County.
RACINE COUNTY -- FOX6 News viewers have been keeping their eyes to the skies -- and their cameras and smartphones in hand -- and they're capturing some great snapshots of hail in Racine County.
Milwaukee woman arrested for OWI following crash in Village of Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- A Milwaukee woman was arrested for OWI early Friday morning, April 1st following a crash in the Village of Caledonia.According to authorities, Caledonia police came upon a vehicle that had crashed into Sebastian's Restaurant shortly after 4:00 a.m.Police say the vehicle was travelling east on 5 Mile Road and failed to stop, or even slow down at the intersection of 5 Mile Rd and Douglas Ave (STH 32).
CALEDONIA -- A Milwaukee woman was arrested for OWI early Friday morning, April 1st following a crash in the Village of Caledonia.According to authorities, Caledonia police came upon a vehicle that had crashed into Sebastian's Restaurant shortly after 4:00 a.m.Police say the vehicle was travelling east on 5 Mile Road and failed to stop, or even slow down at the intersection of 5 Mile Rd and Douglas Ave (STH 32).
Mount Pleasant man accused of defrauding "Point One Recruiting," where he worked
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police say a 39-year-old man was arrested and charges have been submitted to the Racine County District Attorney's Office after the man allegedly defrauded a recruiting company.On February 11th, police received a complaint of theft by an employee of "Point One Recruiting" on Corporate Drive in Mount Pleasant.A subsequent investigation revealed the man was employed by the company as a recruiter -- responsible for the recruitment and placement of employees to companies that had retained Point One.The suspect, on several occasions, had failed to report unsuccessful placements to the management staff at Point One.The suspect then refunded the fee paid by the customer but kept the commission he received as though it was a successful placement.Police say the man on at least six occasions, falsified documents to support that he had successfully placed employees with companies, in order to claim his commission.These commissions totaled in excess of $40,000.The suspect was arrested, and charges of theft from a business setting (greater than $10,000) have been submitted to the district attorney's office.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police say a 39-year-old man was arrested and charges have been submitted to the Racine County District Attorney's Office after the man allegedly defrauded a recruiting company.On February 11th, police received a complaint of theft by an employee of "Point One Recruiting" on Corporate Drive in Mount Pleasant.A subsequent investigation revealed the man was employed by the company as a recruiter -- responsible for the recruitment and placement of employees to companies that had retained Point One.The suspect, on several occasions, had failed to report unsuccessful placements to the management staff at Point One.The suspect then refunded the fee paid by the customer but kept the commission he received as though it was a successful placement.Police say the man on at least six occasions, falsified documents to support that he had successfully placed employees with companies, in order to claim his commission.These commissions totaled in excess of $40,000.The suspect was arrested, and charges of theft from a business setting (greater than $10,000) have been submitted to the district attorney's office.
Mount Pleasant police seek suspect after "SF Petroleum" robbed at gunpoint
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are seeking a suspect responsible for a robbery at SF Petroleum, near the intersection of 24th Street and Racine Street on Sunday, march 20th.It happened around 9:00 a.m.Police say the suspect entered the store and displayed a handgun.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are seeking a suspect responsible for a robbery at SF Petroleum, near the intersection of 24th Street and Racine Street on Sunday, march 20th.It happened around 9:00 a.m.Police say the suspect entered the store and displayed a handgun.
Passenger badly hurt in crash dies; Racine man now faces homicide charge
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine man is now facing a homicide charge in connection with a crash that happened on Monday, March 7th in Mount Pleasant.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine man is now facing a homicide charge in connection with a crash that happened on Monday, March 7th in Mount Pleasant.