CHARGED: Woman who burned son in scalding water charged with felony count
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The woman accused of burning her one-year-old son in scalding water has been found guilty and will be charged with a felony count of child abuse.The incident happened back in 2013 when 18-year-old Samadhi Hamilton tried to give her son a bath in the kitchen sink and he began to cry.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The woman accused of burning her one-year-old son in scalding water has been found guilty and will be charged with a felony count of child abuse.The incident happened back in 2013 when 18-year-old Samadhi Hamilton tried to give her son a bath in the kitchen sink and he began to cry.
DEVELOPING: Shots fired at Racine's Transit Center; one person injured
RACINE (WITI) -- Shots were fired, and one person was injured at Racine's Transit Center Wednesday, January 21st -- a FOX6 News crew on scene reports.The Corinne Reid Owens Transit Center is located on State Street in Racine.
RACINE (WITI) -- Shots were fired, and one person was injured at Racine's Transit Center Wednesday, January 21st -- a FOX6 News crew on scene reports.The Corinne Reid Owens Transit Center is located on State Street in Racine.
Racine community comes together to help save hospitality center
RACINE (WITI) -- Good news for a Racine hospitality center that was set to close.
RACINE (WITI) -- Good news for a Racine hospitality center that was set to close.
Racine Zoo announces birth of emperor tamarin
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo announced Thursday, January 8th a pair of emperor tamarins, primates known for their small size and signature long, white mustache, have just welcomed an offspring.Arriving the morning of December 23rd, the newborn is doing well and weighing in at approximately 2.2 ounces.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo announced Thursday, January 8th a pair of emperor tamarins, primates known for their small size and signature long, white mustache, have just welcomed an offspring.Arriving the morning of December 23rd, the newborn is doing well and weighing in at approximately 2.2 ounces.
77 employees to be laid off as Racine JCPenney store closes in April 2015
RACINE (WITI) -- The Department of Workforce Development has announced it has received notification the Racine JCPenny store will be closing in April 2015.Approximately 77 JCPenny associates, of which 46 are considered full-time employees, employed at the Racine store at the Regency Mall located at 5900 Durand Avenue in Racine will be laid off due to the store closing, with layoffs beginning on or about April 5th, 2015.The Southeast Workforce Development Board staff will coordinate delivery of Rapid Response Services to the affected workers.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Dislocated Worker Program provides assistance to workers, companies, and communities affected by mass layoffs or business closings.Under state law, employers employing 50 or more individuals in the state may be required to give 60 days notice before a mass layoff or closing.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Department of Workforce Development has announced it has received notification the Racine JCPenny store will be closing in April 2015.Approximately 77 JCPenny associates, of which 46 are considered full-time employees, employed at the Racine store at the Regency Mall located at 5900 Durand Avenue in Racine will be laid off due to the store closing, with layoffs beginning on or about April 5th, 2015.The Southeast Workforce Development Board staff will coordinate delivery of Rapid Response Services to the affected workers.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Dislocated Worker Program provides assistance to workers, companies, and communities affected by mass layoffs or business closings.Under state law, employers employing 50 or more individuals in the state may be required to give 60 days notice before a mass layoff or closing.
A meaty reward! Owner of Danny's Meats offers free meat after his plow blade, trailer were stolen
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- The owner of Danny's Meats in Caledonia offered an unusual reward after his plow blade and the trailer the blade was being stored on were stolen on Friday, January 2nd -- meat!Police say the theft occurred between 5:45 p.m. Friday and 9:00 Saturday morning.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- The owner of Danny's Meats in Caledonia offered an unusual reward after his plow blade and the trailer the blade was being stored on were stolen on Friday, January 2nd -- meat!Police say the theft occurred between 5:45 p.m. Friday and 9:00 Saturday morning.
Look familiar? Racine police target suspect in string of armed robberies
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police responded to three different armed robberies at local businesses in Racine on Friday, January 2nd -- they believe the description of the suspect in all of the robberies is very similar.The first robbery occured at the Family Dollar located on Durand Avenue at 10:20 a.m.About two hours later, the Family Dollar located on Washington Avenue was robbed.The final robbery occurred at Bohl Automotive located on Douglas Avenue just before 5:00 p.m.The suspect is described as a black male in his 30's, approximately 5'7"-5'11" and about 200 lbs.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police responded to three different armed robberies at local businesses in Racine on Friday, January 2nd -- they believe the description of the suspect in all of the robberies is very similar.The first robbery occured at the Family Dollar located on Durand Avenue at 10:20 a.m.About two hours later, the Family Dollar located on Washington Avenue was robbed.The final robbery occurred at Bohl Automotive located on Douglas Avenue just before 5:00 p.m.The suspect is described as a black male in his 30's, approximately 5'7"-5'11" and about 200 lbs.
Racine holds community march for justice, ralliers chant "hands up, don't shoot"
RACINE (WITI) -- People in Racine held a community march for justice.Marchers chanted "hands up, don't shoot" as they wound through downtown Racine.They are rallying to show the injustices of the recent shooting deaths by police across the United States.But rally organizers say it's not just all about pointing out these injustices."Law enforcement has a very tough job to do, the few bad eggs are giving them bad names, we need to work together to weed them out and work with the good ones to work with us," said Stephen Olugbemi, march coordinator.Organizers say they will hold more rallies if they see them needed in the future.
RACINE (WITI) -- People in Racine held a community march for justice.Marchers chanted "hands up, don't shoot" as they wound through downtown Racine.They are rallying to show the injustices of the recent shooting deaths by police across the United States.But rally organizers say it's not just all about pointing out these injustices."Law enforcement has a very tough job to do, the few bad eggs are giving them bad names, we need to work together to weed them out and work with the good ones to work with us," said Stephen Olugbemi, march coordinator.Organizers say they will hold more rallies if they see them needed in the future.
Gunshots ring out at Pleasant Prairie motel, one person wounded
PLEASANT PRAIRIE (WITI) -- Police in Pleasant Prairie were dispatched to the Super 8 Motel on 118th Ave.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE (WITI) -- Police in Pleasant Prairie were dispatched to the Super 8 Motel on 118th Ave.
Man arrested for 2nd OWI after traffic accident kills woman in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A 43-year-old woman is dead after an accident involving another vehicle left her trapped inside her own car after it rolled onto its roof.The accident happened around 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, December 13th at 13th and S.
RACINE (WITI) -- A 43-year-old woman is dead after an accident involving another vehicle left her trapped inside her own car after it rolled onto its roof.The accident happened around 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, December 13th at 13th and S.
"Machinery Row" development project needs $4.5 million loan from city of Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A major project in Racine is now in need of a loan from the city.The "Machinery Row" development project is asking the city of Racine for a $4.5 million loan from up to two years.It is part of a $65 million plan on 20 acres north of Water Street and east of Marquette.The goal of the project is to incorporate a large amount of commercial tenant space and about 110 apartments.Project developers are already asking for a large amount of tax credits from the state.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.Related stories:
RACINE (WITI) -- A major project in Racine is now in need of a loan from the city.The "Machinery Row" development project is asking the city of Racine for a $4.5 million loan from up to two years.It is part of a $65 million plan on 20 acres north of Water Street and east of Marquette.The goal of the project is to incorporate a large amount of commercial tenant space and about 110 apartments.Project developers are already asking for a large amount of tax credits from the state.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.Related stories:
Milaeger's hosts the Great Lakes Winter Farmers Market
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the warm-weather months, there are farmers markets just about everywhere.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the warm-weather months, there are farmers markets just about everywhere.
Police: Man stabbed multiple times during robbery at Knights Inn Motel in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a man was in serious condition at the hospital after he was stabbed during a robbery Tuesday evening, December 9th.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a man was in serious condition at the hospital after he was stabbed during a robbery Tuesday evening, December 9th.
City of Racine officials announce bus fare changes taking effect in 2015!
RACINE (WITI) -- Children and students ages six and above paying cash for their bus fare in Racine will no longer be offered a reduced rate effective in January 2015, according to city of Racine officials.Using a pre-paid 10-ride pass which sells for $15 will still provide a $1.50 per ride identical to the existing “student fare” but kids age six and above paying cash will be required to pay the standard bus fare of $2.
RACINE (WITI) -- Children and students ages six and above paying cash for their bus fare in Racine will no longer be offered a reduced rate effective in January 2015, according to city of Racine officials.Using a pre-paid 10-ride pass which sells for $15 will still provide a $1.50 per ride identical to the existing “student fare” but kids age six and above paying cash will be required to pay the standard bus fare of $2.
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.