Remembering Joseph Walker: Vigil for shooting victim planned for Thursday
RACINE (WITI) -- A vigil has been planned for Thursday, June 5th in honor of 47-year-old Joseph Walker -- shot and killed early Saturday morning, May 31st at the American Legion tavern on Douglas Avenue as the bar was robbed at gunpoint.
RACINE (WITI) -- A vigil has been planned for Thursday, June 5th in honor of 47-year-old Joseph Walker -- shot and killed early Saturday morning, May 31st at the American Legion tavern on Douglas Avenue as the bar was robbed at gunpoint.
Heartbreaking: Mother loses second son to gunfire inside Racine bar
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a 47-year-old customer was shot and killed as the American Legion tavern on Douglas Ave.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a 47-year-old customer was shot and killed as the American Legion tavern on Douglas Ave.
Animals seized: 3 properties searched after "deplorable" conditions found in Caledonia shelter
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- A total of 95 animals have been rescued from the Orphan Kanines facility and two homes in Caledonia and after a yearly fire inspection of the animal shelter found conditions "hazardous to both humans and animals alike" -- and prompted police to conduct a more thorough investigation.On Thursday morning, May 29th, officials executed a search warrant at Orphan Kanines on Kremer Ave.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- A total of 95 animals have been rescued from the Orphan Kanines facility and two homes in Caledonia and after a yearly fire inspection of the animal shelter found conditions "hazardous to both humans and animals alike" -- and prompted police to conduct a more thorough investigation.On Thursday morning, May 29th, officials executed a search warrant at Orphan Kanines on Kremer Ave.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Full overnight closures scheduled for Wis. 20 under I-94 in Racine Co.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will begin preliminary demolition work of the I-94 West (northbound) Bridge over WIS 20 in Racine County.Demolition of the parapets is scheduled to begin Thursday night May 29th with the remaining demolition work to continue and conclude on Saturday night into Sunday morning.The work will require full overnight closures of WIS 20 under I-94, Thursday and Saturday nights.On Thursday night, WIS 20 under I-94 will be shut down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.There will be an overnight double lane closure of I-94 West (NB) through the work zone from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.On Friday night, WIS 20 under I-94 will be open while the I-94 West (NB) double lane closure in the work zone will be in effect from 9:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.On Saturday, WIS 20 under I-94 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. The double lane closure on I-94 West (NB) in the work zone will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.The schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.There will be noise and dust associated with the I-94 West (NB) bridge demolition.Steps will be taken to minimize these effects.Travelers can utilize 58th Road and the frontage roads as their detour routes to get around the overnight full closures on WIS 20 under I-94.WisDOT is continuing its resurfacing project on I-94 in Racine County.Related night time lane closures north of WIS 20 will remain in effect.One lane of traffic is scheduled to remain open at all times in the overnight hours.As always, check 511wi.gov for detailed information on closures and traffic.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will begin preliminary demolition work of the I-94 West (northbound) Bridge over WIS 20 in Racine County.Demolition of the parapets is scheduled to begin Thursday night May 29th with the remaining demolition work to continue and conclude on Saturday night into Sunday morning.The work will require full overnight closures of WIS 20 under I-94, Thursday and Saturday nights.On Thursday night, WIS 20 under I-94 will be shut down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.There will be an overnight double lane closure of I-94 West (NB) through the work zone from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.On Friday night, WIS 20 under I-94 will be open while the I-94 West (NB) double lane closure in the work zone will be in effect from 9:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.On Saturday, WIS 20 under I-94 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. The double lane closure on I-94 West (NB) in the work zone will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.The schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.There will be noise and dust associated with the I-94 West (NB) bridge demolition.Steps will be taken to minimize these effects.Travelers can utilize 58th Road and the frontage roads as their detour routes to get around the overnight full closures on WIS 20 under I-94.WisDOT is continuing its resurfacing project on I-94 in Racine County.Related night time lane closures north of WIS 20 will remain in effect.One lane of traffic is scheduled to remain open at all times in the overnight hours.As always, check 511wi.gov for detailed information on closures and traffic.
Shot in broad daylight: Four-month-old puppy takes a bullet & it could've been worse
RACINE (WITI) -- A four-month-old puppy became the target of a drive-by shooting that occurred in broad daylight in Racine on Monday afternoon, May 26th -- narrowly missing the teen who was walking him.
RACINE (WITI) -- A four-month-old puppy became the target of a drive-by shooting that occurred in broad daylight in Racine on Monday afternoon, May 26th -- narrowly missing the teen who was walking him.
JILTED? Fired worker accused of attempting to set fire to restaurant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- 38-year-old Hermelindo Guevara-Castillo, a homeless man from Racine, now faces a single count of attempted arson for his connection to an incident that happened on Sunday, May 25th.According to the criminal complaint, the Mount Pleasant Police Department was dispatched to the SUper China Buffet on Washington Ave.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- 38-year-old Hermelindo Guevara-Castillo, a homeless man from Racine, now faces a single count of attempted arson for his connection to an incident that happened on Sunday, May 25th.According to the criminal complaint, the Mount Pleasant Police Department was dispatched to the SUper China Buffet on Washington Ave.
Shots fired, Mount Pleasant police find one man wounded
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A man was shot and wounded in the neighborhood near 22nd and Mead St.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A man was shot and wounded in the neighborhood near 22nd and Mead St.
Police: Fired employee threatens to burn down Super China Buffet restaurant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police arrested a 38-year-old man early Sunday morning, May 25th at the Super China Buffet restaurant on Washington Avenue after determining the man had apparently poured oil on and around the rear of the building.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police arrested a 38-year-old man early Sunday morning, May 25th at the Super China Buffet restaurant on Washington Avenue after determining the man had apparently poured oil on and around the rear of the building.
Shots fired, and Racine teen now faces five felony charges
RACINE (WITI) -- A 17-year-old from Racine faces several felony charges in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred on Tuesday, May 20th.17-year-old Gkarr Piggee of Racine faces the following charges:
RACINE (WITI) -- A 17-year-old from Racine faces several felony charges in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred on Tuesday, May 20th.17-year-old Gkarr Piggee of Racine faces the following charges:
SLOW DOWN!: Another motorcyclist clocked at triple-digit speeds on I-94 in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- One day after FOX6 News learned a Milwaukee man -- who is about to turn 23 years old, has been charged -- accuse of hitting 119 miles-per-hour on a motorcycle in a construction zone in Racine County -- FOX6 News sat with a Racine County Sheriff's deputy as he clocked drivers on the stretch of I-94.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- One day after FOX6 News learned a Milwaukee man -- who is about to turn 23 years old, has been charged -- accuse of hitting 119 miles-per-hour on a motorcycle in a construction zone in Racine County -- FOX6 News sat with a Racine County Sheriff's deputy as he clocked drivers on the stretch of I-94.
Eight car thefts in one month...and they have something in common
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say in the last month, they have taken eight "theft from vehicle" complaints in the south and east areas of the Village of Mount Pleasant.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say in the last month, they have taken eight "theft from vehicle" complaints in the south and east areas of the Village of Mount Pleasant.
Need a new best friend? Deals on dogs for Memorial Day at WI Humane Society!
RACINE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Racine Campus is celebrating Memorial Day weekend with a special promotion for all dogs and puppies.From Wednesday, May 21 to Saturday, May 24, all adult dog adoption fees have been reduced to $79 and all puppy fees are just $99.“As the weather has been warming up, we’ve started to see an increase in stray dog intake, and we’re hoping that the discounted fees attract more adopters to open their hearts and homes to a homeless pup,” said Alison Kleibor, the director of the Racine Campus. “We expect an uptick in stray dogs over the holiday weekend, as well, so the more dogs who go home, the more space we have to house stray dogs.”In addition, WHS offers an ongoing 25% military discount for all active duty or veteran military at all three of their campus locations with valid proof of military service.The Racine Campus will be open Wed-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and is closed Sunday and Monday.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Racine Campus is celebrating Memorial Day weekend with a special promotion for all dogs and puppies.From Wednesday, May 21 to Saturday, May 24, all adult dog adoption fees have been reduced to $79 and all puppy fees are just $99.“As the weather has been warming up, we’ve started to see an increase in stray dog intake, and we’re hoping that the discounted fees attract more adopters to open their hearts and homes to a homeless pup,” said Alison Kleibor, the director of the Racine Campus. “We expect an uptick in stray dogs over the holiday weekend, as well, so the more dogs who go home, the more space we have to house stray dogs.”In addition, WHS offers an ongoing 25% military discount for all active duty or veteran military at all three of their campus locations with valid proof of military service.The Racine Campus will be open Wed-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and is closed Sunday and Monday.
119 mph in construction zone: Motorcycle rider then crashes bike
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Bubby Thongchamleunsouk of Milwaukee, who will turn 23 years old on May 23rd, has been charged -- accused of driving more than 100 miles-per-hour on SB I-94 in Racine County -- and crashing his motorcycle on an exit ramp.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Bubby Thongchamleunsouk of Milwaukee, who will turn 23 years old on May 23rd, has been charged -- accused of driving more than 100 miles-per-hour on SB I-94 in Racine County -- and crashing his motorcycle on an exit ramp.
Driver cited: Two injured in car vs. motorcycle crash in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say two people were injured in a car vs.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say two people were injured in a car vs.
Neighborhood on notice: Released sex offender is about to move in!
RACINE (WITI) -- A neighborhood on notice!
RACINE (WITI) -- A neighborhood on notice!
"A Night to Remember" prom is something teens with special needs will never forget
RACINE (WITI) -- It was called "A Night to Remember," and it's likely a night that the "honored guests" at Sunday night's prom for those with special needs will never forget!The red carpet was rolled out as the stands at Festival Hall in Racine filled with hundreds of fans -- anxiously awaiting the night's special guests.At nearby Gateway College, 19-year-old Ryan Howell got his hair styled.Howell has Spina Bifida.
RACINE (WITI) -- It was called "A Night to Remember," and it's likely a night that the "honored guests" at Sunday night's prom for those with special needs will never forget!The red carpet was rolled out as the stands at Festival Hall in Racine filled with hundreds of fans -- anxiously awaiting the night's special guests.At nearby Gateway College, 19-year-old Ryan Howell got his hair styled.Howell has Spina Bifida.
Armed suspects storm Cham Tap Bar, get away with cash
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Police in Mount Pleasant are trying to track down two armed suspects who robbed the Cham Tap Bar on Durand Ave.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Police in Mount Pleasant are trying to track down two armed suspects who robbed the Cham Tap Bar on Durand Ave.
After writing "catch me if you can" in bomb threat, man pleads guilty
RACINE (WITI) -- 28-year-old Jacob Vanderhoef has pleaded guilty to a felony bomb scare charge in connection with a bomb threat discovered at Proclain Hydraulics in Racine on October 29th, 2013.
RACINE (WITI) -- 28-year-old Jacob Vanderhoef has pleaded guilty to a felony bomb scare charge in connection with a bomb threat discovered at Proclain Hydraulics in Racine on October 29th, 2013.
BUSTED: Task force aimed at taking pedophiles off the street makes arrest
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine man is busted for child porn -- and he's just the latest in a string of arrests involving the internet and children in Racine County.Goold Street in Racine is lined with manicured lawns and quaint homes, but there is one home in particular that stands out to neighbors."It`s a very unsettling feeling and it makes me really nervous now," one neighbor told FOX6 News.Authorities say a man who lives in a home on Goold Street -- identified as 35-year-old Jacob Bierer illegally downloaded child pornography "for years."According to a criminal complaint against him, Bierer told investigators he would get drunk, download child porn and then delete it.Neighbors say what's alarming to them is the fact that Bierer lives just steps away from an elementary school."Especially having a younger child, it makes me concerned," a neighbor said."These particular cases are very disturbing," Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said.In recent months, the Racine County Sheriff's Office has created a special task force with the intent of catching people using the internet as a weapon against kids."We have pedophiles out there who are looking at preying on our children and these are the individuals who we are literally targeting and arresting," Schmaling said.They are arrests neighbors are glad to see."You always think that it can`t happen in my neighborhood or that happens in other people`s neighborhoods, or it happens on TV, but apparently, we can`t take that approach anymore," a neighbor said.Bierer is being held in the Racine County Jail.If he is convicted, he faces 25 years in prison.
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine man is busted for child porn -- and he's just the latest in a string of arrests involving the internet and children in Racine County.Goold Street in Racine is lined with manicured lawns and quaint homes, but there is one home in particular that stands out to neighbors."It`s a very unsettling feeling and it makes me really nervous now," one neighbor told FOX6 News.Authorities say a man who lives in a home on Goold Street -- identified as 35-year-old Jacob Bierer illegally downloaded child pornography "for years."According to a criminal complaint against him, Bierer told investigators he would get drunk, download child porn and then delete it.Neighbors say what's alarming to them is the fact that Bierer lives just steps away from an elementary school."Especially having a younger child, it makes me concerned," a neighbor said."These particular cases are very disturbing," Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said.In recent months, the Racine County Sheriff's Office has created a special task force with the intent of catching people using the internet as a weapon against kids."We have pedophiles out there who are looking at preying on our children and these are the individuals who we are literally targeting and arresting," Schmaling said.They are arrests neighbors are glad to see."You always think that it can`t happen in my neighborhood or that happens in other people`s neighborhoods, or it happens on TV, but apparently, we can`t take that approach anymore," a neighbor said.Bierer is being held in the Racine County Jail.If he is convicted, he faces 25 years in prison.
Racine man accused of pawning stolen jewelry, but where did he get it from?
RACINE (WITI) -- 19-year-old Andrew Casper of Racine has been charged in a case in which he is accused of pawning stolen property.Casper faces one count of receiving stolen property (greater than $10,000) as party to a crime.Casper has previous convictions from 2012, including first-offense OWI, criminal damage to property and bail jumping, and possession of synthetic marijuana.A criminal complaint against Casper says Caledonia police on April 15th responded to a home on Newman Road -- where they spoke with a woman who reported her diamond wedding ring and engagement band were missing from her jewelry box.The woman told police she further discovered several items of jewelry missing from her home.The complaint says the woman made a list of the items missing from her home, which included numerous pieces of jewelry, an iPod Touch and $610 in currency.The total loss of items taken was $25,309 -- according to the complaint.The woman told police she believed the items were stolen by her babysitter, and the woman and police met with the babysitter at the Caledonia Police Department on April 19th.The complaint says the woman who noticed the jewelry and other items missing went to the mother of her babysitter -- and was able to recover a Ziploc bag full of jewelry from the babysitter.The babysitter told police she had stolen the items in order to obtain money for her boyfriend, according to the complaint.The babysitter told police she took jewelry from the woman's home on Newman Road and gave it to Casper and another man, who took the jewelry and pawned it.
RACINE (WITI) -- 19-year-old Andrew Casper of Racine has been charged in a case in which he is accused of pawning stolen property.Casper faces one count of receiving stolen property (greater than $10,000) as party to a crime.Casper has previous convictions from 2012, including first-offense OWI, criminal damage to property and bail jumping, and possession of synthetic marijuana.A criminal complaint against Casper says Caledonia police on April 15th responded to a home on Newman Road -- where they spoke with a woman who reported her diamond wedding ring and engagement band were missing from her jewelry box.The woman told police she further discovered several items of jewelry missing from her home.The complaint says the woman made a list of the items missing from her home, which included numerous pieces of jewelry, an iPod Touch and $610 in currency.The total loss of items taken was $25,309 -- according to the complaint.The woman told police she believed the items were stolen by her babysitter, and the woman and police met with the babysitter at the Caledonia Police Department on April 19th.The complaint says the woman who noticed the jewelry and other items missing went to the mother of her babysitter -- and was able to recover a Ziploc bag full of jewelry from the babysitter.The babysitter told police she had stolen the items in order to obtain money for her boyfriend, according to the complaint.The babysitter told police she took jewelry from the woman's home on Newman Road and gave it to Casper and another man, who took the jewelry and pawned it.