Woman found guilty of smearing feces inside vehicle
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- On Thursday, August 21st around 11:44 a.m., the Racine County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to Schoen Rd.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- On Thursday, August 21st around 11:44 a.m., the Racine County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to Schoen Rd.
Full closure planned for portion of WIS 20 & I-94 NB ramps in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- As part of the I-94 North-South bridge reconstruction over WIS 20, crews will be setting girders and will require multiple overnight closures of a portion of WIS 20 and the I-94 (NB) exit/entrance ramps in Racine County.The WIS 20 closure will extend from the I-94 East (SB) exit/entrance ramps to the East Frontage Road.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- As part of the I-94 North-South bridge reconstruction over WIS 20, crews will be setting girders and will require multiple overnight closures of a portion of WIS 20 and the I-94 (NB) exit/entrance ramps in Racine County.The WIS 20 closure will extend from the I-94 East (SB) exit/entrance ramps to the East Frontage Road.
He escaped from a hotel room filled with marijuana: 30-year-old Racine man wanted by police
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say one person is in custody, and another person is wanted by police after a large amount of marijuana, with a street value estimated at $14,000 was recovered from a hotel room.On Tuesday, September 2nd, just before 4:30 p.m., police were called out to the America's Best Value Inn & Suites Hotel on Durand Avenue after employees reported they could detect an odor of marijuana from inside the building.It was suspected the odor was originating from a second-floor hotel room.While officers were responding, they were notified by dispatch that the occupants of the hotel room had broken a second-floor window, and had jumped to the ground.Officers entered the hotel room and discovered a large amount of marijuana.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say one person is in custody, and another person is wanted by police after a large amount of marijuana, with a street value estimated at $14,000 was recovered from a hotel room.On Tuesday, September 2nd, just before 4:30 p.m., police were called out to the America's Best Value Inn & Suites Hotel on Durand Avenue after employees reported they could detect an odor of marijuana from inside the building.It was suspected the odor was originating from a second-floor hotel room.While officers were responding, they were notified by dispatch that the occupants of the hotel room had broken a second-floor window, and had jumped to the ground.Officers entered the hotel room and discovered a large amount of marijuana.
A tough fire fight: Newspaper carrier sees vacant home on fire in Racine & alerts fire crews
RACINE (WITI) -- Fire officials in Racine say an alert newspaper carrier noticed a vacant home on fire early Sunday morning, August 31st, and called 911.It was around 4:30 a.m. Sunday when the newspaper carrier discovered fire at a home on Racine's near north side.Fire officials responded to the vacant, two-story home in the 1800 block of Geneva Street.There, firefighters encountered compromised floors that eventually burned away in the areas of the first and second floor.Fire officials say due to burned away structural components, portions of walls and floors were observed to have moved as much as 18 inches while crews were on scene.It took about 45 minutes for fire crews to extinguish this fire.No one was injured.Damage is estimated at $50,000.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
RACINE (WITI) -- Fire officials in Racine say an alert newspaper carrier noticed a vacant home on fire early Sunday morning, August 31st, and called 911.It was around 4:30 a.m. Sunday when the newspaper carrier discovered fire at a home on Racine's near north side.Fire officials responded to the vacant, two-story home in the 1800 block of Geneva Street.There, firefighters encountered compromised floors that eventually burned away in the areas of the first and second floor.Fire officials say due to burned away structural components, portions of walls and floors were observed to have moved as much as 18 inches while crews were on scene.It took about 45 minutes for fire crews to extinguish this fire.No one was injured.Damage is estimated at $50,000.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Free museum offers new "hands on" exhibits!
RACINE (WITI) -- A museum where you can put your hands on some of the artifacts, and it's free!
RACINE (WITI) -- A museum where you can put your hands on some of the artifacts, and it's free!
Racine man dies in car crash near Wisconsin Dells
WISCONSIN DELLS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a crash on westbound I-90/94 that killed a Racine man near Wisconsin Dells early Thursday, August 28th.
WISCONSIN DELLS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a crash on westbound I-90/94 that killed a Racine man near Wisconsin Dells early Thursday, August 28th.
"We do have our own wants and needs:" Does the Village of Caledonia need its own school district?
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- The Village of Caledonia is revisiting the idea of creating its own school district.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- The Village of Caledonia is revisiting the idea of creating its own school district.
Heartbreaking: Armed robbery suspects snatch woman's five-month-old puppy!
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- An armed robbery ends with a stolen, five-month-old puppy, and now, Mount Pleasant police need your help.Police on Saturday evening, August 23rd -- shortly after 8:00 p.m., responded to a report of an armed robbery where a suspect wielded a knife, occurring at Maryland Avenue and Oregon Street.Police say a woman was out walking her five-month-old German Shepherd puppy when she observed a newer, red vehicle with tinted windows pull up next to her.The woman reported two men displayed a knife and demanded money from her.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- An armed robbery ends with a stolen, five-month-old puppy, and now, Mount Pleasant police need your help.Police on Saturday evening, August 23rd -- shortly after 8:00 p.m., responded to a report of an armed robbery where a suspect wielded a knife, occurring at Maryland Avenue and Oregon Street.Police say a woman was out walking her five-month-old German Shepherd puppy when she observed a newer, red vehicle with tinted windows pull up next to her.The woman reported two men displayed a knife and demanded money from her.
ADORABLE! Racine Zoo's lion cubs now have names
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo is excited to announce the names of its three Transvaal lion cubs born July 7.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo is excited to announce the names of its three Transvaal lion cubs born July 7.
You can't adopt a cat at the humane society right now, but why?
RACINE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Humane Society(WHS) announced Thursday August 21st, that it will be temporarily suspending cat adoptions until September 2nd at its Racine campus.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Humane Society(WHS) announced Thursday August 21st, that it will be temporarily suspending cat adoptions until September 2nd at its Racine campus.
"Be a part of something very special:" Racine Zoo launches live "CubCam!"
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo has launched of a live, color “CubCam” on its website, racinezoo.org.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo has launched of a live, color “CubCam” on its website, racinezoo.org.
Accidental drowning: Three-year-old boy dies at the hospital, but how did he get into a pool?
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a three-year-old boy who was able to get into a pool at a home on Sunday, August 10th has died at the hospital -- and his death has been ruled an accidental drowning.Police identify the boy as Austin Lueck.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a three-year-old boy who was able to get into a pool at a home on Sunday, August 10th has died at the hospital -- and his death has been ruled an accidental drowning.Police identify the boy as Austin Lueck.
"This was not an accident:" Family of five-year-old girl run over wants driver behind bars
RACINE (WITI) -- Family members of five-year-old Naomi Guerrero, run over by a car in Racine want to see the 16-year-old driver behind bars.
RACINE (WITI) -- Family members of five-year-old Naomi Guerrero, run over by a car in Racine want to see the 16-year-old driver behind bars.
Summertime accident: Three-year-old boy rescued after falling into pool
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a three-year-old boy from Racine is in critical condition after he was pulled from a pool at a home in the 2000 block of Shoop Street on Sunday afternoon, August 10th.It happened shortly before 3:00 p.m. Sunday.Police say the boy did not have a pulse and was not breathing when he was pulled from the pool.First responders to the scene began administering CPR, and the boy was taken to the hospital.He was eventually taken by Flight for Life to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee -- where he is listed in critical condition.Police say this incident is believed to be a tragic accident.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a three-year-old boy from Racine is in critical condition after he was pulled from a pool at a home in the 2000 block of Shoop Street on Sunday afternoon, August 10th.It happened shortly before 3:00 p.m. Sunday.Police say the boy did not have a pulse and was not breathing when he was pulled from the pool.First responders to the scene began administering CPR, and the boy was taken to the hospital.He was eventually taken by Flight for Life to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee -- where he is listed in critical condition.Police say this incident is believed to be a tragic accident.
"She thought it was completely legitimate:" Men posing as utility workers steal thousands from Caledonia woman
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Scammed and burglarized.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Scammed and burglarized.
BUSTED! Two Milwaukee men arrested in Racine after deputies find two-and-a-half pounds of marijuana
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say two men were arrested, and more than two pounds of marijuana were recovered following a traffic stop on Thursday, August 7th.It happened shortly before 10:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was headed northbound on I-94.The vehicle was stopped for lane deviation, and improper display of registration.Sheriff's deputies could smell the strong odor of fresh marijuana when making contact with the vehicle, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 1,515.5 grams of marijuana (approximately two-and-a-half pounds).Sheriff's investigators believe the marijuana was being transported from Illinois to Milwaukee.Two men -- ages 24 and 25, both from Milwaukee, are being held at the Racine County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say two men were arrested, and more than two pounds of marijuana were recovered following a traffic stop on Thursday, August 7th.It happened shortly before 10:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was headed northbound on I-94.The vehicle was stopped for lane deviation, and improper display of registration.Sheriff's deputies could smell the strong odor of fresh marijuana when making contact with the vehicle, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 1,515.5 grams of marijuana (approximately two-and-a-half pounds).Sheriff's investigators believe the marijuana was being transported from Illinois to Milwaukee.Two men -- ages 24 and 25, both from Milwaukee, are being held at the Racine County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.
Fully-engulfed: Garage fire in Racine spreads to two nearby structures
RACINE (WITI) -- Firefighters in Racine on Thursday evening, August 7th responded to a fully-engulfed garage fire.It happened just before 6:00 p.m. at a home on N.
RACINE (WITI) -- Firefighters in Racine on Thursday evening, August 7th responded to a fully-engulfed garage fire.It happened just before 6:00 p.m. at a home on N.
Serious crash in Mount Pleasant: Flight for Life transports man to hospital after two-vehicle crash
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- The Mt.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- The Mt.
Loved ones remember 19-year-old Semar McClain, found shot in the head in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- He had come to Racine to attend a funeral, and now, his family is preparing for his own.
RACINE (WITI) -- He had come to Racine to attend a funeral, and now, his family is preparing for his own.
Caledonia police: Four people, including two children, hospitalized after serious, head-on crash
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Caledonia police say four people, including two children, were taken to the hospital following a serious head-on crash that occurred on Wednesday morning, July 30th.It happened on Highway 38 at Brook Road in the Village of Caledonia just before 8:00 a.m.Police say at least one of the two vehicles involved traveled left of the center line and collided head-on with another vehicle.Police say one vehicle was driven by a 43-year-old woman -- and the other vehicle was driven by a 49-year-old woman.The 49-year-old woman had her two children in the car.All four of the people involved in this crash were taken to the hospital.Police say the 49-year-old woman was later transferred to Froedtert Hospital -- and her two children were taken to Children's Hospital due to the extent of their injuries.This crash remains under investigation.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Caledonia police say four people, including two children, were taken to the hospital following a serious head-on crash that occurred on Wednesday morning, July 30th.It happened on Highway 38 at Brook Road in the Village of Caledonia just before 8:00 a.m.Police say at least one of the two vehicles involved traveled left of the center line and collided head-on with another vehicle.Police say one vehicle was driven by a 43-year-old woman -- and the other vehicle was driven by a 49-year-old woman.The 49-year-old woman had her two children in the car.All four of the people involved in this crash were taken to the hospital.Police say the 49-year-old woman was later transferred to Froedtert Hospital -- and her two children were taken to Children's Hospital due to the extent of their injuries.This crash remains under investigation.