Milw. man arrested after gun goes off inside Burlington Coat Factory
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say two individuals have turned themselves in after a gun went off inside Burlington Coat Factory on Saturday, December 7th.Police say a man and woman were shopping inside the store when the man took off his coat and handed it to the woman.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say two individuals have turned themselves in after a gun went off inside Burlington Coat Factory on Saturday, December 7th.Police say a man and woman were shopping inside the store when the man took off his coat and handed it to the woman.
Kathleen Vinehout involved in crash Sunday on I-94 near Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned one of those involved in weather-related traffic incidents on Sunday, December 8th is Kathleen Vinehout.The following message was posted on Kathleen Vinehout's Facebook page on Sunday:" Thank you to everyone who has been asking about Kathleen.
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned one of those involved in weather-related traffic incidents on Sunday, December 8th is Kathleen Vinehout.The following message was posted on Kathleen Vinehout's Facebook page on Sunday:" Thank you to everyone who has been asking about Kathleen.
Police seek suspect who ripped tablet from woman's arms
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Caledonia police are asking for the public's help in their search for a suspect who robbed a woman of her tablet late on Wednesday, December 4thInvestigators say shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday, the suspect approached the victim as she exited her vehicle in the parking lot of 426 3 Mile Rd.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Caledonia police are asking for the public's help in their search for a suspect who robbed a woman of her tablet late on Wednesday, December 4thInvestigators say shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday, the suspect approached the victim as she exited her vehicle in the parking lot of 426 3 Mile Rd.
Two charged in Racine armed robbery, shooting incident
RACINE (WITI) -- Two suspects accused in an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on Monday night, December 2nd in Racine have now been charged in the case.The suspects are identified as 16-year-old Damario Redmond of Racine, and 21-year-old Maurice Smith of Waterford.Redmond is charged with one count of attempted first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, one count of armed robbery, one count of attempted armed robbery, one count of possession of a firearm (adjudged delinquent) and one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety (use of a dangerous weapon).Racine police say due to the severity of the charges against him, Redmond will be seen in adult court.A criminal complaint against Redmond indicates police were dispatched to Sixteenth Street Foods in Racine for a shooting just after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2nd.Officers made contact with the store's owner, who reported the store had been robbed by two black males wearing hooded sweatshirts, masks and black gloves.The complaint indicates Redmond was armed with a handgun.The complaint says Redmond ordered a 40-year-old white man to the floor and pointed the gun at the store owner's face, and began demanding money.
RACINE (WITI) -- Two suspects accused in an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on Monday night, December 2nd in Racine have now been charged in the case.The suspects are identified as 16-year-old Damario Redmond of Racine, and 21-year-old Maurice Smith of Waterford.Redmond is charged with one count of attempted first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, one count of armed robbery, one count of attempted armed robbery, one count of possession of a firearm (adjudged delinquent) and one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety (use of a dangerous weapon).Racine police say due to the severity of the charges against him, Redmond will be seen in adult court.A criminal complaint against Redmond indicates police were dispatched to Sixteenth Street Foods in Racine for a shooting just after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2nd.Officers made contact with the store's owner, who reported the store had been robbed by two black males wearing hooded sweatshirts, masks and black gloves.The complaint indicates Redmond was armed with a handgun.The complaint says Redmond ordered a 40-year-old white man to the floor and pointed the gun at the store owner's face, and began demanding money.
Racine couple returns from vacation to old tires dumped in yard
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine couple went on vacation, and came home to dozens of old tires dumped in their backyard!
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine couple went on vacation, and came home to dozens of old tires dumped in their backyard!
40-year-old man shot during armed robbery in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Officials in Racine say two people were arrested following an armed robbery and shooting incident at Sixteenth Street Foods on 16th Street.Racine police say two masked suspects entered the store and ordered workers and patrons to the ground.
RACINE (WITI) -- Officials in Racine say two people were arrested following an armed robbery and shooting incident at Sixteenth Street Foods on 16th Street.Racine police say two masked suspects entered the store and ordered workers and patrons to the ground.
Seven-year-old boy suffers severe injury in Racine dog attack
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a child and his mother were injured after they were bitten by a dog on Friday, November 22nd.Police say they were dispatched to a home in the 2800 block of 16th Street around 5:00 p.m. Friday.Police say a seven-year-old boy was playing with his cousin, and the noise of their playing reportedly upset a dog -- and the dog attacked the boy.The boy's mother and a man at the home pulled the dog off the child, and the boy's mother received a puncture wound to her hand.The boy suffered severe damage to his right forearm.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a child and his mother were injured after they were bitten by a dog on Friday, November 22nd.Police say they were dispatched to a home in the 2800 block of 16th Street around 5:00 p.m. Friday.Police say a seven-year-old boy was playing with his cousin, and the noise of their playing reportedly upset a dog -- and the dog attacked the boy.The boy's mother and a man at the home pulled the dog off the child, and the boy's mother received a puncture wound to her hand.The boy suffered severe damage to his right forearm.
Northbound lanes of I-94 reopen at Hwy. 20 in Racine Co.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- All lanes of northbound I-94 are once again reopened at State Highway 20.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- All lanes of northbound I-94 are once again reopened at State Highway 20.
Home on Virginia Street in Racine damaged following fire
RACINE (WITI) -- Firefighters responded to a house in Racine County late Wednesday night, November 20th.According to authorities, fire crews responded to a home around 11:30 p.m. on Virginia Street.
RACINE (WITI) -- Firefighters responded to a house in Racine County late Wednesday night, November 20th.According to authorities, fire crews responded to a home around 11:30 p.m. on Virginia Street.
High wind responsible for building facade collapse in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- High wind on Sunday night, November 17th is believed to be responsible for the collapse of part of a building in Racine.
RACINE (WITI) -- High wind on Sunday night, November 17th is believed to be responsible for the collapse of part of a building in Racine.
Racine man faces fourth OWI conviction in five years
RACINE (WITI) -- 64-year-old Albert Stinson of Racine has been charged in connection with his fourth OWI offense in five years.Stinson faces the following charges: OWI (fourth offense in five years), operating a motor vehicle while revoked (OWI related) and failure to install ignition interlock device.Stinson was pulled over on Sunday, November 17th after an officer saw him swerving, according to a criminal complaint int he case.Stinson told an officer he had not been drinking, and said he was coming from a friend's house where he had watched a football game, according to the complaint.An officer noticed Stinson was driving while revoked, and did not have an ignition interlock device installed.
RACINE (WITI) -- 64-year-old Albert Stinson of Racine has been charged in connection with his fourth OWI offense in five years.Stinson faces the following charges: OWI (fourth offense in five years), operating a motor vehicle while revoked (OWI related) and failure to install ignition interlock device.Stinson was pulled over on Sunday, November 17th after an officer saw him swerving, according to a criminal complaint int he case.Stinson told an officer he had not been drinking, and said he was coming from a friend's house where he had watched a football game, according to the complaint.An officer noticed Stinson was driving while revoked, and did not have an ignition interlock device installed.
Officials respond to collapse of building's facade in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine Police Department spokeswoman says no one was injured when a building's facade collapsed on Sunday, November 17th.It happened at 3025 Washington Avenue in Racine around 4:00 p.m.Officials say a car was totaled after it was struck by falling bricks.The cause remains under investigation -- but officials say Sunday's bad weather may have played a role.The building was built in 1920.
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine Police Department spokeswoman says no one was injured when a building's facade collapsed on Sunday, November 17th.It happened at 3025 Washington Avenue in Racine around 4:00 p.m.Officials say a car was totaled after it was struck by falling bricks.The cause remains under investigation -- but officials say Sunday's bad weather may have played a role.The building was built in 1920.
Teen assaulted, robbed by three suspects in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating the assault and robbery of a 16-year-old boy that happened on Monday evening, November 11th.The teenager was attacked around 8:30 p.m. while he was walking on the sidewalk near State Highway 11 and Wood Rd.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating the assault and robbery of a 16-year-old boy that happened on Monday evening, November 11th.The teenager was attacked around 8:30 p.m. while he was walking on the sidewalk near State Highway 11 and Wood Rd.
Semi hauling 43,000 lbs. of Campbell's Soup catches fire
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- A semi-truck hauling roughly 43,000 pounds of Campbell's soup caught fire on I-94 near Highway 20 early Tuesday morning, November 5th.When deputies from the Racine County Sheriff's Department arrived on the scene shortly after 3 a.m., the driver of the truck has disengaged the trailer from the truck.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- A semi-truck hauling roughly 43,000 pounds of Campbell's soup caught fire on I-94 near Highway 20 early Tuesday morning, November 5th.When deputies from the Racine County Sheriff's Department arrived on the scene shortly after 3 a.m., the driver of the truck has disengaged the trailer from the truck.
Boo at the Zoo in Racine mixes animals with Halloween fun
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo hosted its annual Boo at the Zoo event on Saturday, October 26th featuring the thrills of Halloween mixed with wonders of the animal kingdom.During the past 15 year, Boo at the Zoo has evolved from frightening to family focused fun, including trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting and a "Jungle Jay" look-a-like contest."Like so many of our special events, it really is an excuse for people who ordinarily might not come to the zoo, to come," said President and CEO "Jungle Jay" Christie.The event also gives visitors a chance to get up close and personal with some of the critters."We do have some animals that people might be, you know, scared about because they don't know about them," said Maggie Terasewicz, Curator of Conservation Education.Terasewicz says part of Boo at the Zoo is helping people get familiar with animals, and possibly getting over their fears."They can come ask us questions and see them up close, that they're really not that scary or they have a reason for being how they are," explained Terasewicz.The Racine Zoo teamed up with the Blood Center of Wisconsin during October to provide a two for one admission to anyone who donated blood at select locations.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo hosted its annual Boo at the Zoo event on Saturday, October 26th featuring the thrills of Halloween mixed with wonders of the animal kingdom.During the past 15 year, Boo at the Zoo has evolved from frightening to family focused fun, including trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting and a "Jungle Jay" look-a-like contest."Like so many of our special events, it really is an excuse for people who ordinarily might not come to the zoo, to come," said President and CEO "Jungle Jay" Christie.The event also gives visitors a chance to get up close and personal with some of the critters."We do have some animals that people might be, you know, scared about because they don't know about them," said Maggie Terasewicz, Curator of Conservation Education.Terasewicz says part of Boo at the Zoo is helping people get familiar with animals, and possibly getting over their fears."They can come ask us questions and see them up close, that they're really not that scary or they have a reason for being how they are," explained Terasewicz.The Racine Zoo teamed up with the Blood Center of Wisconsin during October to provide a two for one admission to anyone who donated blood at select locations.
Boo at the Zoo
Trick or treat with exotic animals at the Racine Zoo.
Trick or treat with exotic animals at the Racine Zoo.
Gov. Walker to sign bill providing property tax relief on Sunday
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Gov.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Gov.
Officials on scene of crash involving school bus in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Officials in Racine on Thursday afternoon, October 17th were on the scene of a crash involving a school bus and two vehicles.The crash occurred at 12th and Washington on Thursday afternoon, October 17th.Officials say the crash involved a bus, SUV and truck.It is unclear at this time whether there were any injuries.
RACINE (WITI) -- Officials in Racine on Thursday afternoon, October 17th were on the scene of a crash involving a school bus and two vehicles.The crash occurred at 12th and Washington on Thursday afternoon, October 17th.Officials say the crash involved a bus, SUV and truck.It is unclear at this time whether there were any injuries.
Racine businesses cited during inspections following complaints
RACINE (WITI) -- On 10/16/13, members of the Racine Police Department assisted agents from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue – Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement Unit, (ATEU) in conducting inspections of 14 businesses that hold an alcohol or tobacco license.The operation was a direct result of numerous complaints the ATEU has received regarding licensed businesses within the City of Racine selling untaxed alcohol and tobacco products as well as K2.Further complaints included selling alcohol after hours and to underage persons.The focus of the operation was to investigate, detect, and confiscate any untaxed cigarettes and tobacco products located within the businesses, and confirm alcohol was purchased legally.The following items were confiscated and retained by the ATEU:
RACINE (WITI) -- On 10/16/13, members of the Racine Police Department assisted agents from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue – Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement Unit, (ATEU) in conducting inspections of 14 businesses that hold an alcohol or tobacco license.The operation was a direct result of numerous complaints the ATEU has received regarding licensed businesses within the City of Racine selling untaxed alcohol and tobacco products as well as K2.Further complaints included selling alcohol after hours and to underage persons.The focus of the operation was to investigate, detect, and confiscate any untaxed cigarettes and tobacco products located within the businesses, and confirm alcohol was purchased legally.The following items were confiscated and retained by the ATEU:
Scores of fish show up dead in Racine, near DNR release station
RACINE (WITI) -- Scores of dead fish were found this weekend and early this week in the Root River in Racine.
RACINE (WITI) -- Scores of dead fish were found this weekend and early this week in the Root River in Racine.