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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"A big demand:" Small plane engines, diesel engines built for efficiency to bring 100 jobs to Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- By early 2016, an empty factory in Racine will have 100 new workers!
RACINE (WITI) -- By early 2016, an empty factory in Racine will have 100 new workers!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fine art, food and entertainment! Get a preview of Monument Square Art Festival in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Enjoy countless works of original fine art, delicious food and live entertainment.
RACINE (WITI) -- Enjoy countless works of original fine art, delicious food and live entertainment.
Case H.S. students face felony charges after assaulting another student with metal pipe
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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.
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.
The Racine Zoo is launching a new initiative to save animals from extinction
(WITI) -- Imagine what would happen if endangered animals vanished from the zoo.
(WITI) -- Imagine what would happen if endangered animals vanished from the zoo.
Racine native Zachary Scot Johnson embarks on epic music project
RACINE (WITI) -- Have you ever done something 981 days in a row?
RACINE (WITI) -- Have you ever done something 981 days in a row?
Yacht stolen from Milwaukee boat yard turns up... in Racine County
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 45-foot yacht that had been stolen from a Milwaukee boat yard last weekend has turned up in Racine County.Officials tell FOX6 News a Racine County sheriff's deputy came across the abandoned yacht just after 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 45-foot yacht that had been stolen from a Milwaukee boat yard last weekend has turned up in Racine County.Officials tell FOX6 News a Racine County sheriff's deputy came across the abandoned yacht just after 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Six months later, mother of girl shot in the head astounded she's doing so well, dismayed no one's in custody
RACINE (WITI) -- It has been six months since four-year-old Ja'Nyela Marsh-Highshaw was shot in the head while sitting in an SUV parked in Racine.
RACINE (WITI) -- It has been six months since four-year-old Ja'Nyela Marsh-Highshaw was shot in the head while sitting in an SUV parked in Racine.
Located: Police say 16-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome found safe
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say 16-year-old Daniel Brunson has been located SAFE in Kenosha County.Brunson was reported missing in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday -- and there was concern because Brunson has Asperger's syndrome.On Wednesday morning, an alert citizen called Kenosha police after spotting Brunson near the Piggly Wiggly store in the 2800 block of 14th Place in Kenosha.Kenosha police responded and found Brunson.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say 16-year-old Daniel Brunson has been located SAFE in Kenosha County.Brunson was reported missing in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday -- and there was concern because Brunson has Asperger's syndrome.On Wednesday morning, an alert citizen called Kenosha police after spotting Brunson near the Piggly Wiggly store in the 2800 block of 14th Place in Kenosha.Kenosha police responded and found Brunson.
Police arrest Racine man, accused of pointing pellet pistol at woman, threatening to "shoot her"
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 40-year-old man was arrested Sunday, May 3rd after police say he pointed a pistol at a woman and threatened to "shoot her."Shortly before 8:00 p.m. Sunday, police were called out to the 2200 block of Mead Street for a report that a man had pointed a pistol at a woman in a "threatening manner." The man was seen trying to stash the weapon after the confrontation, police say.The woman reported the man told her he was going to "shoot her."The 40-year-old Racine man was detained -- and police recovered a semi-automatic pellet pistol.Police say the man had a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his person at the time officers made contact with him.He was taken to the hospital for medical clearance, and then taken to jail on charges of second degree recklessly endangering safety and disorderly conduct while armed.This case has been referred to the Racine County District Attorney's Office for charges.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 40-year-old man was arrested Sunday, May 3rd after police say he pointed a pistol at a woman and threatened to "shoot her."Shortly before 8:00 p.m. Sunday, police were called out to the 2200 block of Mead Street for a report that a man had pointed a pistol at a woman in a "threatening manner." The man was seen trying to stash the weapon after the confrontation, police say.The woman reported the man told her he was going to "shoot her."The 40-year-old Racine man was detained -- and police recovered a semi-automatic pellet pistol.Police say the man had a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his person at the time officers made contact with him.He was taken to the hospital for medical clearance, and then taken to jail on charges of second degree recklessly endangering safety and disorderly conduct while armed.This case has been referred to the Racine County District Attorney's Office for charges.