Comeback story: Two years after trailer filled with equipment stolen, Racine youth football team better than ever
RACINE -- Football news doesn't always come out of Green Bay.
RACINE -- Football news doesn't always come out of Green Bay.
Three teens arrested after barking dog alerts Mount Pleasant homeowner to home invasion
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police say three people have been arrested following a home invasion that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th.It happened just after 9:00 a.m. in the 5700 block of Heather Way.Police say this home invasion was interrupted when a male resident was alerted to the suspects in the home by a barking dog.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police say three people have been arrested following a home invasion that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th.It happened just after 9:00 a.m. in the 5700 block of Heather Way.Police say this home invasion was interrupted when a male resident was alerted to the suspects in the home by a barking dog.
40+ cars vandalized in Racine, but police say the culprits are too young to be arrested
RACINE -- After more than 40 cars are vandalized in a Racine high school parking lot, police say they have nabbed their suspects.
RACINE -- After more than 40 cars are vandalized in a Racine high school parking lot, police say they have nabbed their suspects.
Fights break out at Mount Pleasant bar, two taken into custody
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Police arrested two men after multiple fights broke out at a bar on Racine St.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Police arrested two men after multiple fights broke out at a bar on Racine St.
34-year-old Thomas Macemon now charged in connection with crash that killed 13-year-old girl
RACINE COUNTY -- 34-year-old Thomas Macemon of Racine has now been criminally charged -- accused of hitting 13-year-old Sara Dresen with his vehicle on Sunday evening, August 9th in Caledonia.
RACINE COUNTY -- 34-year-old Thomas Macemon of Racine has now been criminally charged -- accused of hitting 13-year-old Sara Dresen with his vehicle on Sunday evening, August 9th in Caledonia.
"It's senseless:" 13-year-old girl struck by vehicle & killed in Caledonia; driver under arrest
CALEDONIA -- A memorial now sits in the spot where 13-year-old Sara Dresen was killed when she was struck by a vehicle on Sunday evening, August 9th in Caledonia.It happened just before 6 p.m. on Middle Road near 5 1/2 Mile Road.A preliminary investigation has revealed a vehicle traveling northbound on Middle Road crossed the center line and struck Dresen.
CALEDONIA -- A memorial now sits in the spot where 13-year-old Sara Dresen was killed when she was struck by a vehicle on Sunday evening, August 9th in Caledonia.It happened just before 6 p.m. on Middle Road near 5 1/2 Mile Road.A preliminary investigation has revealed a vehicle traveling northbound on Middle Road crossed the center line and struck Dresen.
Health officials in Racine pass out free condoms to reduce STDs, but not everyone's happy: "I was like 'really?!'"
RACINE -- Officials with the Racine Health Department are hoping to reduce the amount of sexually transmitted diseases by making free condoms available in some bars and barbershops.
RACINE -- Officials with the Racine Health Department are hoping to reduce the amount of sexually transmitted diseases by making free condoms available in some bars and barbershops.
All clear: Semi rollover on northbound I-94 near Highway K cleaned up
RACINE COUNTY -- All lanes of northbound I-94 were temporarily closed at Highway K in Racine County because of a rolled over semi.As of about 5:45 p.m., that wreck was completely cleared -- and traffic was beginning to move.
RACINE COUNTY -- All lanes of northbound I-94 were temporarily closed at Highway K in Racine County because of a rolled over semi.As of about 5:45 p.m., that wreck was completely cleared -- and traffic was beginning to move.
Police: Man carjacked in Caledonia after picking up suspect who wanted a ride to Racine
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are seeking the suspect responsible for a carjacking that occurred on Tuesday evening, July 21st.It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m. -- just north of Caddy Lane at the Root River Bridge in Caledonia.Police say a 34-year-old man was driving a vehicle, headed northbound toward Oak Creek when he picked up a male suspect who was along the side of the road.The male suspect is believed to be between 16-20 years old, and said he that he wanted a ride to Racine.After being picked up, the male suspect displayed some sort of object, and was able to take the vehicle from its driver.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are seeking the suspect responsible for a carjacking that occurred on Tuesday evening, July 21st.It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m. -- just north of Caddy Lane at the Root River Bridge in Caledonia.Police say a 34-year-old man was driving a vehicle, headed northbound toward Oak Creek when he picked up a male suspect who was along the side of the road.The male suspect is believed to be between 16-20 years old, and said he that he wanted a ride to Racine.After being picked up, the male suspect displayed some sort of object, and was able to take the vehicle from its driver.
Ironman athletes prep for big race despite severe weather in Racine
RACINE -- If there's one thing that's required to run a triathlon, it's persistence and that was certainly proven in Racine on Saturday, July 18th before the race even started.Just moments after the storms let up this afternoon, athletes were already back out near the start line.
RACINE -- If there's one thing that's required to run a triathlon, it's persistence and that was certainly proven in Racine on Saturday, July 18th before the race even started.Just moments after the storms let up this afternoon, athletes were already back out near the start line.
Kayaker who nearly drowned sharing his story: "I thought I was going to be pulled out by divers"
RACINE -- A Racine man nearly drowned while kayaking over the weekend.
RACINE -- A Racine man nearly drowned while kayaking over the weekend.
Dive team responds to Lake Michigan for kayaker, but jet skier was able to help
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a dive team was called out to Lake Michigan on Sunday, July 12th for a situation involving a kayaker whose kayak overturned.We're told the kayaker yelled for help, and a jet skier came to the kayaker's aid.
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a dive team was called out to Lake Michigan on Sunday, July 12th for a situation involving a kayaker whose kayak overturned.We're told the kayaker yelled for help, and a jet skier came to the kayaker's aid.
Fire officials: No working smoke detector in unoccupied home that caught fire on Gilson St.
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say an alert neighbor called in a fire at a home that occurred Tuesday, July 7th in the 2500 block of Gilson Street.It happened shortly before 4:00 p.m.Damage is estimated at $45,000 to the structure and $6,000 to its contents.The fire occurred in a two-story, single family home.
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say an alert neighbor called in a fire at a home that occurred Tuesday, July 7th in the 2500 block of Gilson Street.It happened shortly before 4:00 p.m.Damage is estimated at $45,000 to the structure and $6,000 to its contents.The fire occurred in a two-story, single family home.
Racine man accused of stealing, threatening store security
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Police in Mount Pleasant arrest a man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Kohl's store and threatened that he had a gun when confronted by store security.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Police in Mount Pleasant arrest a man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Kohl's store and threatened that he had a gun when confronted by store security.
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.
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.
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.
Fatal crash: Motorcyclist killed after colliding with semi on Highway 20 at I-94 NB on-ramp
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A motorcyclist was killed Thursday morning, June 25th after colliding with a semi tractor trailer on Highway 20 at the I-94 on-ramp.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A motorcyclist was killed Thursday morning, June 25th after colliding with a semi tractor trailer on Highway 20 at the I-94 on-ramp.
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.
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.
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.