Racine Co. DPW Director calls salt situation there "critical"

RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- We've seen a pretty decent amount of snow this winter -- and now that we're headed into February, there is concern in some areas over whether there will be enough salt to keep the roads safe for the remainder of winter.

Two adults, four children homeless after Racine house fire

RACINE (WITI) -- Racine fire officials say two adults and four children are homeless after a fire broke out at a home on Forest Street on Wednesday, January 28th.The fire broke out just after 1:00 p.m.Fire officials say a tenant noticed scorch marks on a living room wall and called 911.

Mount Pleasant police seek shoplifting suspect

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are seeking a shoplifting suspect whom police say stole items from Kohl's.Police describe the suspect as a white or Hispanic female, 5'4" to 5'6" tall, weighing 200 to 230 pounds.Police say the woman took about $800 worth of clothing items from Kohl's on January 17th.Police say the woman then exited the store and entered a black Buick Rendezvous, with a partial plate of 402.

Racine Zoo’s red kangaroo Suli loses battle with cancer

RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society announced on Wednesday, January 22nd that Suli, the first red kangaroo who survived having her pouch removed to successfully take out a cancerous mass, passed away at the age of 17.Although Suli received a clean bill of health from veterinarians this past summer, a follow-up exam in December revealed cancer returned and moved into her stomach and lungs.

Racine correctional officer charged after drug bust at his home

RACINE (WITI) -- 42-year-old Christopher Hall of Racine has been charged in connection with a drug bust that occurred at his residence in the 3000 block of Charles Street.

Pavement repairs force rolling closures on I-94 in Racine Co.

RACINE CO. (WITI) -- A rolling closure along southbound I-94 will be taking place beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 15th to repair pavement on the inside lanes beginning at County G in Racine County.Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed to allow the repairs to take place.

Woman killed in Racine fire reportedly grabbed extinguisher

RACINE (WITI) -- A 78-year-old woman from Racine and her dog died in a house fire early Wednesday, January 8th.

Documentary claims Racine waging war on minority bar owners

RACINE (WITI) -- A new documentary about the city of Racine has people asking -- will it be an expose or a misleading political tactic?

Hess sentenced to four years in prison for fatal crash

RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine County judge sentenced 39-year-old Daniel Hess on Friday, January 10th to four years in prison and another five years of extended supervision.Hess pleaded no contest in September to a charge of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

Effort to clear Racine's streets of snow is underway

RACINE (WITI) -- Thursday's winter warm-up came just in time for "The Big Chill," Racine's annual snow and ice festival which kicks off Friday.

Elderly woman, dog die in morning house fire in Racine

RACINE (WITI) -- A 78-year-old woman from Racine and her dog died in a house fire early Wednesday, January 8th.

Racine Zoo closed again on Tuesday due to extreme cold

RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned the Racine Zoo is expected to be closed on Tuesday, January 7th due to the extreme cold.The zoo, along with its administrative offices will be closed Tuesday -- in an effort to protect guests, staff and animals from dangerously cold temperatures.The zoo is expected to reopen on Wednesday, January 8th.

Racine Zoo closed Monday due to extreme cold weather

RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned the Racine Zoo is expected to be closed on Monday, January 6th due to the extreme cold.The zoo, along with its administrative offices will be closed Monday -- in an effort to protect guests, staff and animals from dangerously cold temperatures.The zoo is expected to reopen on January 7th.

Racine County keeping an eye on snow removal budget

RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Just two days into the new year and Racine County has already seen up to 10 inches of snowfall.

Racine, points to south of Milw. hit hard by New Year's snowfall

RACINE (WITI) -- Snow was falling in southeastern Wisconsin on New Year's Day -- and the snowfall, combined with lake effect snowfall, left several inches of new snowfall on the ground.

Drivers take it easy as kids have fun in the fresh snow in Racine

RACINE (WITI) -- Snow began to fall on New Year's Eve, continued through New Year's Day -- and will last through Thursday afternoon.

Snowy evening makes driving a challenge in Racine

RACINE (WITI) -- The snow fell hard enough on New Year's Eve to make driving a challenge -- especially in Racine County.The roads were slick and the bitter cold had settled in.

Police seek suspect in robbery of North Shore Bank in Racine

RACINE (WITI) -- Officials in Racine are investigating a robbery that occurred at the North Shore Bank on Thursday afternoon, December 26th.Police say it happened just before 11:15 a.m.Police say the suspect is described as a black man between the ages of 20 and 30, 6' to 6'2" tall with a thin to medium build.The suspect had freckles and a scruffy goatee.He was wearing a black hoodie, black track pants with a white stripe, a black knit hat and sunglasses.Police say the suspect approached a teller and demanded money.