Racine man accused of choking co-worker at bakery
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine man has been charged in a case in which he is accused of choking a fellow employee at a Racine bakery.Taurean Johnson-Puttman faces one count of strangulation and suffocation for an incident that occurred on Tuesday, July 2nd.A criminal complaint in the case says Johnson-Puttman and another man were working at O and H Bakery Tuesday, when the employee told officials Johnson-Puttman moved a piece of dough from this man's work station.
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine man has been charged in a case in which he is accused of choking a fellow employee at a Racine bakery.Taurean Johnson-Puttman faces one count of strangulation and suffocation for an incident that occurred on Tuesday, July 2nd.A criminal complaint in the case says Johnson-Puttman and another man were working at O and H Bakery Tuesday, when the employee told officials Johnson-Puttman moved a piece of dough from this man's work station.
19 cats removed from Racine home during formal eviction
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say 19 cats were removed from a home on Phillips Avenue when officials were serving an eviction at the home at the request of the home's landlord.Sheriff's officials say when the eviction was served Thursday morning, June 27th, the tenant wasn't home, but 19 cats found in the home were taken to the Humane Society.Officials say the cats appeared to be in good health, and there was food and water available for them, as well as a litter box.It is unclear at this time whether the tenant has yet been located.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say 19 cats were removed from a home on Phillips Avenue when officials were serving an eviction at the home at the request of the home's landlord.Sheriff's officials say when the eviction was served Thursday morning, June 27th, the tenant wasn't home, but 19 cats found in the home were taken to the Humane Society.Officials say the cats appeared to be in good health, and there was food and water available for them, as well as a litter box.It is unclear at this time whether the tenant has yet been located.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Officials investigating shooting near bar in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Officials in Racine are investigating after a shooting broke out Saturday night, June 22nd near a bar on Main Street, near Hubbard.It happened around 1:00 a.m.Police have not yet released any official details on this incident at this time.There is no word on whether anyone is in custody in connection with this shooting, or whether anyone was hurt.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
RACINE (WITI) -- Officials in Racine are investigating after a shooting broke out Saturday night, June 22nd near a bar on Main Street, near Hubbard.It happened around 1:00 a.m.Police have not yet released any official details on this incident at this time.There is no word on whether anyone is in custody in connection with this shooting, or whether anyone was hurt.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Teens with "Group Workcamp" arrive in Racine to fix homes
RACINE (WITI) -- Teenagers from across the country are relinquishing several days of their summer vacation to repair homes for those less fortunate in Racine, Wis., this week.Approximately 250 teen volunteers and their adult supervisors will spend the next four-and-a-half days in Racine to aid more than 30 homeowners in restoring their homes.
RACINE (WITI) -- Teenagers from across the country are relinquishing several days of their summer vacation to repair homes for those less fortunate in Racine, Wis., this week.Approximately 250 teen volunteers and their adult supervisors will spend the next four-and-a-half days in Racine to aid more than 30 homeowners in restoring their homes.
Spike 'n Splash beach games held at Racine's North Beach
RACINE (WITI) -- Spike 'n Splash presented by Real Racine—an exciting combination of beach volleyball and watercraft daredevils—returned to Racine's award-winning North Beach on Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16.Two-person EVP Pro Beach Volleyball teams competed in pro and amateur divisions for cash prizes.
RACINE (WITI) -- Spike 'n Splash presented by Real Racine—an exciting combination of beach volleyball and watercraft daredevils—returned to Racine's award-winning North Beach on Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16.Two-person EVP Pro Beach Volleyball teams competed in pro and amateur divisions for cash prizes.
Racine kangaroo fights cancer, has pouch removed
RACINE (WITI) -- A female kangaroo at the Racine Zoo had her pouch surgically removed in an attempt to combat cancer and, despite the odds, got a "second chance" at life.Suli, a 16-year-old red kangaroo, had always seemed to be physically OK.
RACINE (WITI) -- A female kangaroo at the Racine Zoo had her pouch surgically removed in an attempt to combat cancer and, despite the odds, got a "second chance" at life.Suli, a 16-year-old red kangaroo, had always seemed to be physically OK.
One person killed in crash near Rochester in Racine Co.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Officials responded to a crash on Highway 36 and County Highway J near Rochester in Racine County on Thursday evening, June 13th.The crash had all lanes blocked in both directions.Officials say the crash involved two vehicles -- one heading eastbound on County Highway J, and a pickup truck that was headed northbound on State Highway 36.Witnesses advised that one person was ejected from a vehicle and died at the scene.A utility pole was also damaged.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Officials responded to a crash on Highway 36 and County Highway J near Rochester in Racine County on Thursday evening, June 13th.The crash had all lanes blocked in both directions.Officials say the crash involved two vehicles -- one heading eastbound on County Highway J, and a pickup truck that was headed northbound on State Highway 36.Witnesses advised that one person was ejected from a vehicle and died at the scene.A utility pole was also damaged.
SE Wisconsin helps name three little pigs at Racine Zoo
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society announced Thursday, June 6th the names of three little pigs that arrived to the Zoo in early May.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society announced Thursday, June 6th the names of three little pigs that arrived to the Zoo in early May.
DOT hosting public meeting to discuss WIS 11 in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) --The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is announcing a public information meeting to discuss preliminary design concepts for the resurfacing/reconstruction of Durand Avenue (WIS 11) from Kentucky Street to Kearney Avenue in the City of Racine.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) --The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is announcing a public information meeting to discuss preliminary design concepts for the resurfacing/reconstruction of Durand Avenue (WIS 11) from Kentucky Street to Kearney Avenue in the City of Racine.
State records indicate whether kids safe at day care
MADISON (WITI) -- State records show hundreds of rule violations happening at local day cares, but the state-licensed facilities rarely get in trouble.
MADISON (WITI) -- State records show hundreds of rule violations happening at local day cares, but the state-licensed facilities rarely get in trouble.
Recovered reptiles now getting care at Racine Zoo
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News gets a first-hand look at the care being given some reptiles recovered from a Kenosha home.
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News gets a first-hand look at the care being given some reptiles recovered from a Kenosha home.
Racine Zoo offering a mother of a deal on Mother's Day
Jungle Jay Christie and Maggie Tarasewicz from the Racine Zoo join FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the summer season and to show off three adorable pigs.
Jungle Jay Christie and Maggie Tarasewicz from the Racine Zoo join FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the summer season and to show off three adorable pigs.
Residents evacuated due to natural gas leak
TOWN OF NORWAY (WITI) -- Authorities were called to the scene of an outdoor natural gas leak the afternoon of Saturday, May 4th in the town of Norway.A caller told the Racine County Communications Center that they had not contacted Digger's Hotline and ended up hitting a natural gas line with an auger.Residents within a one block radius of the leak were evacuated due to safety concerns.Racine County Sheriff's Deputies, Town of Norway Police, Wind Lake and Tichigan Fire Departments, and WE Energies all responded to the scene.Emergency crews have cleared the scene and residents were allowed back in their homes.Six residents will be without gas services while crews work to make permanent repairs to the gas line.Folks are reminded to call Digger's Hotline at 811 before doing any digging projects around their homes.
TOWN OF NORWAY (WITI) -- Authorities were called to the scene of an outdoor natural gas leak the afternoon of Saturday, May 4th in the town of Norway.A caller told the Racine County Communications Center that they had not contacted Digger's Hotline and ended up hitting a natural gas line with an auger.Residents within a one block radius of the leak were evacuated due to safety concerns.Racine County Sheriff's Deputies, Town of Norway Police, Wind Lake and Tichigan Fire Departments, and WE Energies all responded to the scene.Emergency crews have cleared the scene and residents were allowed back in their homes.Six residents will be without gas services while crews work to make permanent repairs to the gas line.Folks are reminded to call Digger's Hotline at 811 before doing any digging projects around their homes.
Racine ecstasy lab boarded up, 39-year-old man faces charges
RACINE (WITI) -- 39-year-old Timothy Gutierrez of Racine has been charged in connection with a fire that started at a home in Racine on Friday, April 26th.
RACINE (WITI) -- 39-year-old Timothy Gutierrez of Racine has been charged in connection with a fire that started at a home in Racine on Friday, April 26th.
Racine man charged after fire, ecstasy lab discovered at home
RACINE (WITI) -- 39-year-old Timothy Gutierrez of Racine has been charged in connection with a fire that started at a home in Racine on Friday, April 26th.
RACINE (WITI) -- 39-year-old Timothy Gutierrez of Racine has been charged in connection with a fire that started at a home in Racine on Friday, April 26th.
Racine police seeking information in Parkview Drive fire
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police believe ecstasy was being manufactured inside a home that started fire on Friday, April 26th.The fire occurred just after 5:00 p.m. at 421 Parkview Drive.Fire officials advised that they had encountered a suspected clandestine drug lab in the home and chemicals had spilled.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police believe ecstasy was being manufactured inside a home that started fire on Friday, April 26th.The fire occurred just after 5:00 p.m. at 421 Parkview Drive.Fire officials advised that they had encountered a suspected clandestine drug lab in the home and chemicals had spilled.
Racine Zoo launches three little pigs naming contest
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society is launching a naming contest starting April 24 for three baby mini pigs expected to arrive at the Zoo in early May.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society is launching a naming contest starting April 24 for three baby mini pigs expected to arrive at the Zoo in early May.
Lawmakers push to change law regarding accused sex offenders
RACINE (WITI) -- The man accused of attacking a young girl is allowed to live next door to her because of a loophole in the law.
RACINE (WITI) -- The man accused of attacking a young girl is allowed to live next door to her because of a loophole in the law.
Interfaith group holds vigil to honor Boston bombing victims
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Interfaith Coalition came together Sunday, April 21st in a vigil for the Boston bombing victims, as well as the victims of the Texas explosion and the earthquake in China.The group holds a vigil every time there's a murder in their community.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Interfaith Coalition came together Sunday, April 21st in a vigil for the Boston bombing victims, as well as the victims of the Texas explosion and the earthquake in China.The group holds a vigil every time there's a murder in their community.