Are you ready to take part in the 6th annual Racine Shopping Jam?
RACINE (WITI) -- It's that time of year -- to bust our your favorite ugly holiday sweater and get some great holiday deals.
RACINE (WITI) -- It's that time of year -- to bust our your favorite ugly holiday sweater and get some great holiday deals.
Mount Pleasant police arrest man accused of destroying apartment, threatening to kill those inside
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police on Sunday, December 7th arrested a man after they say he was destroying an apartment, and threatening to kill everyone inside using a gun.Police were called out to the apartment on Warwick Way shortly before 4:30 p.m. Sunday.Police learned two people inside the apartment were able to get out on their own, but a woman remained inside with the suspect.Officers began communicating with the suspect, and the woman was able to leave the apartment.Eventually, the man surrendered peacefully.No one was hurt.The suspect was taken to the Racine County Jail.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police on Sunday, December 7th arrested a man after they say he was destroying an apartment, and threatening to kill everyone inside using a gun.Police were called out to the apartment on Warwick Way shortly before 4:30 p.m. Sunday.Police learned two people inside the apartment were able to get out on their own, but a woman remained inside with the suspect.Officers began communicating with the suspect, and the woman was able to leave the apartment.Eventually, the man surrendered peacefully.No one was hurt.The suspect was taken to the Racine County Jail.
26-year-old Mount Pleasant man arrested for marijuana possession, resisting arrest
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 26-year-old Mount Pleasant man was taken into custody Thursday, December 4th for possession of marijuana and resisting arrest.According to authorities, officers observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the area of Howe and 23rd around 1 p.m.At that time, the officer stopped and spoke with the two occupants of the vehicle.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 26-year-old Mount Pleasant man was taken into custody Thursday, December 4th for possession of marijuana and resisting arrest.According to authorities, officers observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the area of Howe and 23rd around 1 p.m.At that time, the officer stopped and spoke with the two occupants of the vehicle.
Small Business Saturday proves to be "just a little bit more special"
RACINE (WITI) -- Today is Small Business Saturday.
RACINE (WITI) -- Today is Small Business Saturday.
"The whole community coming together:" Racine feeds thousands on Thanksgiving
RACINE (WITI) -- Five years ago, a couple of business owners put an idea into action.
RACINE (WITI) -- Five years ago, a couple of business owners put an idea into action.
"It's very scary:" Shots fired during armed robbery at Jose's Blue Sombrero
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are looking for a pair of suspects who robbed Jose's Blue Sombrero restaurant late on Saturday, November 22nd -- opening fire inside.The restaurant is popular, and it's usually packed on weekends especially, so to hear it was robbed at gunpoint is putting many on edge."It's very sad.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are looking for a pair of suspects who robbed Jose's Blue Sombrero restaurant late on Saturday, November 22nd -- opening fire inside.The restaurant is popular, and it's usually packed on weekends especially, so to hear it was robbed at gunpoint is putting many on edge."It's very sad.
CHARGED: Man accused of killing woman with hatchet-type weapon
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- 38-year-old Cristian Loga-Negru now faces multiple charges in connection with the death of a woman.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- 38-year-old Cristian Loga-Negru now faces multiple charges in connection with the death of a woman.
"She feared for her safety:" Woman attacked, killed by her husband, wielding a hatchet-type weapon
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a woman has died after she was attacked with a hatchet-type weapon by her husband, Cristian Loga-Negru on Wednesday night, November 19th in Mount Pleasant.It began at a home on Calvin Lane.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a woman has died after she was attacked with a hatchet-type weapon by her husband, Cristian Loga-Negru on Wednesday night, November 19th in Mount Pleasant.It began at a home on Calvin Lane.
Flight for Life called to Super 8 Motel in Mount Pleasant for woman injured in domestic incident
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police tell FOX6 News a woman was taken to the hospital following a domestic situation that ended at the Super 8 Motel on Oakes Road.Police say it began at a home on Calvin Lane.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police tell FOX6 News a woman was taken to the hospital following a domestic situation that ended at the Super 8 Motel on Oakes Road.Police say it began at a home on Calvin Lane.
7,000 square foot Racine mansion hits the auction block Tuesday!
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine mansion could be yours if you have a few million dollars to spare!The mansion is 7,000 square feet, and sits on Racine's lakefront.It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, and a secret doorway to a wine cellar.The owners are leaving it up to the market to decide the home's worth, so it's being auctioned off on Tuesday, November 18th.There isn't a minimum bid, but you do need a $100,000 check in order to register.
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine mansion could be yours if you have a few million dollars to spare!The mansion is 7,000 square feet, and sits on Racine's lakefront.It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, and a secret doorway to a wine cellar.The owners are leaving it up to the market to decide the home's worth, so it's being auctioned off on Tuesday, November 18th.There isn't a minimum bid, but you do need a $100,000 check in order to register.
"Too much snow too early!" First snowfall of the season drops three to four inches on Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Winter has arrived in southeastern Wisconsin.
RACINE (WITI) -- Winter has arrived in southeastern Wisconsin.
"The surgery part struck us as a bit odd:" Caledonia police react to Debra Gray's new charges
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- What was happening in the basement?
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- What was happening in the basement?
Ready for students: Gym, cafeteria at Mitchell School open for first time since fire
RACINE (WITI) -- It's the end of months of restoration efforts for Mitchell School in Racine, after an accidental fire this past winter destroyed the school's gymnasium.
RACINE (WITI) -- It's the end of months of restoration efforts for Mitchell School in Racine, after an accidental fire this past winter destroyed the school's gymnasium.
Firefighters battle house fire on 8 Mile Road in Town of Norway
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Fire crews from several departments on Thursday, November 6th responded to a house fire in the Town of Norway.The Racine County Sheriff's Office says the Racine County Communication Center received several calls regarding a house fire on W. 8 Mile Road around 11 a.m.When Racine County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene the home was heavily involved.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Fire crews from several departments on Thursday, November 6th responded to a house fire in the Town of Norway.The Racine County Sheriff's Office says the Racine County Communication Center received several calls regarding a house fire on W. 8 Mile Road around 11 a.m.When Racine County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene the home was heavily involved.
School spending: Racine voters to cast ballots on $128 million referendum
RACINE (WITI) -- Voters in Racine will have the chance to check "yes" or "no" on a referendum that would give the school district there more than $8 million a year for 15 years.The buildings of the Racine Unified School District have deep roots.
RACINE (WITI) -- Voters in Racine will have the chance to check "yes" or "no" on a referendum that would give the school district there more than $8 million a year for 15 years.The buildings of the Racine Unified School District have deep roots.
CHARGED: 55-year-old Racine man with lengthy criminal history faces new charges in weekend standoff
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 55-year-old Racine man, arrested following a standoff this past weekend in Racine has now been charged.Kurt Hanson, who has a criminal history dating back to the 1980s, faces four charges in connection with this incident this weekend, including: first degree recklessly endangering safety, repeater, use of a dangerous weapon, failure to comply with officer's attempt to take a person into custody, repeater, obstructing an officer, repeater, and disorderly conduct, repeater, use of a dangerous weapon.Hanson's criminal history includes convictions for resisting arrest, possession of THC, disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property, obstructing, battery to a law enforcement officer, battery, substantial battery, unlawful use of a telephone, violation of a domestic violence injunction, and OWI (first, second and third offense).A criminal complaint filed against Hanson says police were dispatched to the the 1600 block of Russet Street on Saturday, November 1st -- just before 11:30 a.m. for a report of a man with a knife.Upon arrival, officers spoke with a man who said his daughter was out working in the yard when Hanson, who lives across the street, let his dog into the yard.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 55-year-old Racine man, arrested following a standoff this past weekend in Racine has now been charged.Kurt Hanson, who has a criminal history dating back to the 1980s, faces four charges in connection with this incident this weekend, including: first degree recklessly endangering safety, repeater, use of a dangerous weapon, failure to comply with officer's attempt to take a person into custody, repeater, obstructing an officer, repeater, and disorderly conduct, repeater, use of a dangerous weapon.Hanson's criminal history includes convictions for resisting arrest, possession of THC, disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property, obstructing, battery to a law enforcement officer, battery, substantial battery, unlawful use of a telephone, violation of a domestic violence injunction, and OWI (first, second and third offense).A criminal complaint filed against Hanson says police were dispatched to the the 1600 block of Russet Street on Saturday, November 1st -- just before 11:30 a.m. for a report of a man with a knife.Upon arrival, officers spoke with a man who said his daughter was out working in the yard when Hanson, who lives across the street, let his dog into the yard.
Bizarre series of events spurs police standoff in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A series of events on Saturday spurred a standoff lasting several hours in Racine.Police swarmed the area near Russett Street and Victory Avenue Saturday afternoon, while neighbors looked on, trying to piece together the narrative of what caused the chaos."His dog proceeded to soil my grass and I asked him you are going to pick that up because I don't want that sitting on my grass," said Kim Polk, neighbor.Kim Polk lives diagonal from the man at the center of this story.
RACINE (WITI) -- A series of events on Saturday spurred a standoff lasting several hours in Racine.Police swarmed the area near Russett Street and Victory Avenue Saturday afternoon, while neighbors looked on, trying to piece together the narrative of what caused the chaos."His dog proceeded to soil my grass and I asked him you are going to pick that up because I don't want that sitting on my grass," said Kim Polk, neighbor.Kim Polk lives diagonal from the man at the center of this story.
64-year-old man killed after farm equipment is blown over by high winds
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 64-year-old man near Union Grove was killed Friday afternoon when an auger fell over.The Racine County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 16,000 block of Spring Street in the Town of Yorkville.It was found that a 51-foot grain auger blew over because of high winds.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 64-year-old man near Union Grove was killed Friday afternoon when an auger fell over.The Racine County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 16,000 block of Spring Street in the Town of Yorkville.It was found that a 51-foot grain auger blew over because of high winds.
Ordered to stand trial: Man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend multiple times
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend multiple times, 55-year-old Robert Schooler has been ordered to stand trial.The incident occurred on October 20th -- around 9:30 p.m.Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of Grand Avenue for reports of a woman who had been stabbed.When they arrived, officers found a 59-year-old woman suffering from multiple stab wounds.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend multiple times, 55-year-old Robert Schooler has been ordered to stand trial.The incident occurred on October 20th -- around 9:30 p.m.Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of Grand Avenue for reports of a woman who had been stabbed.When they arrived, officers found a 59-year-old woman suffering from multiple stab wounds.
CHARGED: Convicted felon accused of stealing aluminum from two Racine County businesses
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A convicted felon is charged in a case out of Racine County in which he's accused of burglarizing two Racine County businesses in June.21-year-old Jesse Robinson faces two counts of burglary of a building or dwelling.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A convicted felon is charged in a case out of Racine County in which he's accused of burglarizing two Racine County businesses in June.21-year-old Jesse Robinson faces two counts of burglary of a building or dwelling.