Serious crash in Racine: Car hits pole, crashes into garage, then catches fire; two injured
RACINE (WITI) -- Two people were taken to the hospital after a serious crash in Racine.It happened early Friday morning, October 10th on the Main Street Bridge in Racine.According to authorities, officers observed a vehicle traveling southbound on N.
RACINE (WITI) -- Two people were taken to the hospital after a serious crash in Racine.It happened early Friday morning, October 10th on the Main Street Bridge in Racine.According to authorities, officers observed a vehicle traveling southbound on N.
Kenosha woman accused of striking police officer in the face, kicking out a squad car's window
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a police officer was struck in the face several times by a 20-year-old Kenosha woman -- and the blows broke the officer's glasses.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a police officer was struck in the face several times by a 20-year-old Kenosha woman -- and the blows broke the officer's glasses.
It saves lives in cases of heroin overdose: Three more police departments to begin carrying Narcan
MOUNT PLEASANT/CALEDONIA/STURTEVANT (WITI) -- It's a tool that saves lives in cases of opiate overdoses.
MOUNT PLEASANT/CALEDONIA/STURTEVANT (WITI) -- It's a tool that saves lives in cases of opiate overdoses.
Man accused of driving drunk and wrong way down highway in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 58-year-old man from Mount Pleasant was arrested for allegedly driving drunk on Monday, October 6th.Officials say they were dispatched to a report of a car striking a light pole near Washington Ave.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 58-year-old man from Mount Pleasant was arrested for allegedly driving drunk on Monday, October 6th.Officials say they were dispatched to a report of a car striking a light pole near Washington Ave.
Racine man decides to "do something" about ISIS
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A video features the words of Jordan Matson, A Racine County man believed to be fighting against ISIS in Syria.The Sturtevant native says he joined forces with Kurdish fighters, and a spokesman for that army says Matson was wounded in battle."I am from Wisconsin in the United States.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A video features the words of Jordan Matson, A Racine County man believed to be fighting against ISIS in Syria.The Sturtevant native says he joined forces with Kurdish fighters, and a spokesman for that army says Matson was wounded in battle."I am from Wisconsin in the United States.
"Due to overwhelming demand" Trick-or-Treat moved to Halloween night in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Going door-to-door for candy on Halloween night is rare in Wisconsin.
RACINE (WITI) -- Going door-to-door for candy on Halloween night is rare in Wisconsin.
Six-year-old child darts into traffic after a Frisbee and is struck by a car in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a child was struck by a car and injured on Monday afternoon, September 29th.It happened shortly before 3:00 p.m. in the 2100 block of Howe Street in the Village of Mount Pleasant.Officials determined a 22-year-old Racine woman was headed northbound on Howe Street when a six-year-old child darted out into traffic from between two parked vehicles in order to retrieve a Frisbee.Mount Pleasant police say the child was conscious at the scene -- and taken to the hospital with a leg injury.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a child was struck by a car and injured on Monday afternoon, September 29th.It happened shortly before 3:00 p.m. in the 2100 block of Howe Street in the Village of Mount Pleasant.Officials determined a 22-year-old Racine woman was headed northbound on Howe Street when a six-year-old child darted out into traffic from between two parked vehicles in order to retrieve a Frisbee.Mount Pleasant police say the child was conscious at the scene -- and taken to the hospital with a leg injury.
"I wanted the world to see it:" 13-year-old boy goes above and beyond for his father's birthday
RACINE (WITI) -- A special needs child in Racine had big plans for his dad's birthday on Thursday, September 25th.
RACINE (WITI) -- A special needs child in Racine had big plans for his dad's birthday on Thursday, September 25th.
Zoo director leaving post for a more exotic one!
RACINE (WITI) -- Zoo Director, Jay Christie plans to call it quits at the Racine Zoo to pursue another one!
RACINE (WITI) -- Zoo Director, Jay Christie plans to call it quits at the Racine Zoo to pursue another one!
Fives stages of entertainment, rides, food at fun can be found this weekend, but where?
Five stages of entertainment, rides, food and fun can be found in downtown Racine this weekend.
Five stages of entertainment, rides, food and fun can be found in downtown Racine this weekend.
Mother arrested for pepper spraying daughter
RACINE (WITI) -- On Thursday, September 18th, Racine Police Department was dispatched to 806 Jackson St.
RACINE (WITI) -- On Thursday, September 18th, Racine Police Department was dispatched to 806 Jackson St.
Fight in the park during a youth football match, now two people charged
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Two people have officially been charged in connection with incidents occurring at Haban Park this weekend -- during youth football games.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Two people have officially been charged in connection with incidents occurring at Haban Park this weekend -- during youth football games.
A busy Saturday for Mount Pleasant police! Five separate incidents, including a fight at a park
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Police in Mount Pleasant were busy Saturday, September 13th -- responding to five separate incidents, including a fight at a park in which two people had to be arrested.It started just before 11:30 a.m. with a crash occurring near Spring Street and Airline Road.Police say an SUV with three occupants from the Racine area was traveling eastbound on Spring Street at Airline Road.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Police in Mount Pleasant were busy Saturday, September 13th -- responding to five separate incidents, including a fight at a park in which two people had to be arrested.It started just before 11:30 a.m. with a crash occurring near Spring Street and Airline Road.Police say an SUV with three occupants from the Racine area was traveling eastbound on Spring Street at Airline Road.
Spike in heroin overdose deaths, and Racine Co. Medical Examiner's Office has exceeded autopsy budget
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Medical Examiner's Office says it has exceeded its autopsy budget -- and that's largely due to the spike in drug overdose deaths."I've noticed the autopsy numbers have increased steadily as our caseload has over the last four years," Racine County Medical Examiner Michael Payne said.The Medical Examiner's Office is charged $1,500 for an autopsy -- plus a $250 conveyance fee, since Racine County utilizes Milwaukee County facilities for the procedure."There's considerable time and cost involved with these," Payne said.Racine County has seen the number of autopsies performed increase from 48 in 2010 to 78 in 2013.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Medical Examiner's Office says it has exceeded its autopsy budget -- and that's largely due to the spike in drug overdose deaths."I've noticed the autopsy numbers have increased steadily as our caseload has over the last four years," Racine County Medical Examiner Michael Payne said.The Medical Examiner's Office is charged $1,500 for an autopsy -- plus a $250 conveyance fee, since Racine County utilizes Milwaukee County facilities for the procedure."There's considerable time and cost involved with these," Payne said.Racine County has seen the number of autopsies performed increase from 48 in 2010 to 78 in 2013.
Man changing tire on roadside struck, killed in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on westbound I-94 at mile marker 335.9 in Racine County near Braun Road.According to officials, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped to check on two vehicles on the shoulder of WB I-94 near Braun Road around 10:43 p.m. Sunday, September 7th.Upon approaching the vehicles, an individual was discovered lying in the ditch nearby.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on westbound I-94 at mile marker 335.9 in Racine County near Braun Road.According to officials, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped to check on two vehicles on the shoulder of WB I-94 near Braun Road around 10:43 p.m. Sunday, September 7th.Upon approaching the vehicles, an individual was discovered lying in the ditch nearby.
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!