Threats of flooding persist in Racine County
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Threats of flooding are concerning homeowners living along waterways in Racine County.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Threats of flooding are concerning homeowners living along waterways in Racine County.
Waterways on the rise in Racine, Kenosha Counties
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Flood waters are on the rise in Racine and Kenosha Counties.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Flood waters are on the rise in Racine and Kenosha Counties.
Residents along Fox River South of Milwaukee are flooded
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Rain hammered Racine, Kenosha and other communities to the South of Milwaukee -- with the Village of Waterford and parts of Kenosha County under a state of emergency due to flooding.The Fox River is currently above flood stage, and is expected to continue rising.Through rain, fog, water and trees, homes in Waterford seem to be almost floating."There's no place for it to go.
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Rain hammered Racine, Kenosha and other communities to the South of Milwaukee -- with the Village of Waterford and parts of Kenosha County under a state of emergency due to flooding.The Fox River is currently above flood stage, and is expected to continue rising.Through rain, fog, water and trees, homes in Waterford seem to be almost floating."There's no place for it to go.
Declaration of Emergency issued in Racine due to flooding
RACINE (WITI) -- Jim Ladwig, Racine County Executive, has issued a declaration of emergency in Racine County due to the potential for dangerous flooding conditions.
RACINE (WITI) -- Jim Ladwig, Racine County Executive, has issued a declaration of emergency in Racine County due to the potential for dangerous flooding conditions.
Racine and Kenosha Co. residents brace for more rain, flooding
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Rainfall on Wednesday, April 17th and more rain in the forecast for Thursday has residents in the Racine and Kenosha area worried.
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Rainfall on Wednesday, April 17th and more rain in the forecast for Thursday has residents in the Racine and Kenosha area worried.
Boston bombings become personal for Racine classroom
RACINE (WITI) -- The fear and confusion that came after the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday spread to southeastern Wisconsin -- specifically, a seventh-grade classroom in Racine.
RACINE (WITI) -- The fear and confusion that came after the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday spread to southeastern Wisconsin -- specifically, a seventh-grade classroom in Racine.
Ordinance passed in Racine to limit where sex offenders can live
RACINE (WITI) -- There will now be more restrictions put on violent and child sex offenders in Racine.
RACINE (WITI) -- There will now be more restrictions put on violent and child sex offenders in Racine.
Racine Zoo visits Wake Up
This Sunday edition of Wake Up, find Nigerian goats roaming the studio.
This Sunday edition of Wake Up, find Nigerian goats roaming the studio.
Cable gun locks given out for free in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- You don't need to give your name or your address, they'll just give you one.
RACINE (WITI) -- You don't need to give your name or your address, they'll just give you one.
Water levels begin to recede, leave huge mess in Racine Co.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- The water levels are going down in Racine County much to the delight of homeowners there.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- The water levels are going down in Racine County much to the delight of homeowners there.
Police warn residents about scams through unsolicited emails
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- The Caledonia Police Department is warning residents to be wary of fraudulent attempts to obtain money through unsolicited emails.According to police, an individual was scammed out of $1,800 after being contacted through an unsolicited email by a person who claimed to be a hiring manager for Monster Energy Drink.According to officials, the victim was asked if he would be interested in a business deal where he would advertise for the company using his personal vehicle.The victim was sent a check by FED EX for $1,800 through Advantage Federal Credit Union.The victim was told to send $1,454 to a graphic designer, who after receiving the check, would come to the victim's residence to put Monster logos on his vehicle.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- The Caledonia Police Department is warning residents to be wary of fraudulent attempts to obtain money through unsolicited emails.According to police, an individual was scammed out of $1,800 after being contacted through an unsolicited email by a person who claimed to be a hiring manager for Monster Energy Drink.According to officials, the victim was asked if he would be interested in a business deal where he would advertise for the company using his personal vehicle.The victim was sent a check by FED EX for $1,800 through Advantage Federal Credit Union.The victim was told to send $1,454 to a graphic designer, who after receiving the check, would come to the victim's residence to put Monster logos on his vehicle.
Racine officials want to exempt themselves from gun ban
RACINE (WITI) -- Elected officials in Racine want to vote to ban weapons in city buildings, but want themselves exempted from the rule.
RACINE (WITI) -- Elected officials in Racine want to vote to ban weapons in city buildings, but want themselves exempted from the rule.
Three arrested after early-morning drug bust in Racine County
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and agents from the Racine Co.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and agents from the Racine Co.
Police seek suspects responsible for brutal baseball bat beating
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A Mount Pleasant teen suffered a brutal beating over the weekend, and police say he was hunted down and attacked by suspects wielding baseball bats.At first, police received calls reporting vehicles racing in the Lake Park area.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A Mount Pleasant teen suffered a brutal beating over the weekend, and police say he was hunted down and attacked by suspects wielding baseball bats.At first, police received calls reporting vehicles racing in the Lake Park area.
Man says he was on "cocaine bender" when he broke into brother's home
RACINE (WITI) -- 38-year-old Leonardo Mandujano of Racine has been charged in connection with an incident in which he is accused of breaking into his brother's home during a five-day bender.Mandujano faces one count of burglary of a building or dwelling and one count of possession of cocaine.The criminal complaint in the case indicates Mount Pleasant police officers met with John and Sandra Mandujano at their home in the 6500 block of Spring Hill Drive.John Mandujano reported he left work around 6:45 a.m. and returned around 2:15 p.m. on March 14th.The criminal complaint says when John Mandujano returned home and checked his home, he noticed someone had taken cash from a wallet on his dresser without his consent.
RACINE (WITI) -- 38-year-old Leonardo Mandujano of Racine has been charged in connection with an incident in which he is accused of breaking into his brother's home during a five-day bender.Mandujano faces one count of burglary of a building or dwelling and one count of possession of cocaine.The criminal complaint in the case indicates Mount Pleasant police officers met with John and Sandra Mandujano at their home in the 6500 block of Spring Hill Drive.John Mandujano reported he left work around 6:45 a.m. and returned around 2:15 p.m. on March 14th.The criminal complaint says when John Mandujano returned home and checked his home, he noticed someone had taken cash from a wallet on his dresser without his consent.
26-year-old man dies after van strikes utility pole in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A 26-year-old man died after the van he was driving struck a utility pole early Saturday, March 16th.The crash happened just before 1 a.m. at 12th and Memorial Dr.
RACINE (WITI) -- A 26-year-old man died after the van he was driving struck a utility pole early Saturday, March 16th.The crash happened just before 1 a.m. at 12th and Memorial Dr.
Racine man charged for dragging police officers during traffic stop
RACINE (WITI) -- 27-year-old Edward Gamble of Racine has been charged in an incident in which Racine police officers were dragged during a traffic stop.Gamble faces charges of first degree recklessly endangering safety, repeater (2 counts) and resisting an officer, causing a soft tissue injury to officer, repeater (2 counts) and resisting an officer (repeater).Officers first observed what they believed was a drug deal near 20th and Mead.
RACINE (WITI) -- 27-year-old Edward Gamble of Racine has been charged in an incident in which Racine police officers were dragged during a traffic stop.Gamble faces charges of first degree recklessly endangering safety, repeater (2 counts) and resisting an officer, causing a soft tissue injury to officer, repeater (2 counts) and resisting an officer (repeater).Officers first observed what they believed was a drug deal near 20th and Mead.
Lambkin accused of sexual assault, bound over for trial
RACINE (WITI) -- 60-year-old Robert Lambkin, the Racine man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, March 6th.
RACINE (WITI) -- 60-year-old Robert Lambkin, the Racine man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, March 6th.
Racine Zoo orangutan, Max turns 27 years old
RACINE (WITI) – The staff at the Racine Zoological Society is going bananas for its birthday boy Max, a hybrid orangutan, who turned 27 years old on Wednesday, March 6th.Zoo staff and guests watched as Max was presented with a special layer cake made from fruits, primate biscuits, and veggies.
RACINE (WITI) – The staff at the Racine Zoological Society is going bananas for its birthday boy Max, a hybrid orangutan, who turned 27 years old on Wednesday, March 6th.Zoo staff and guests watched as Max was presented with a special layer cake made from fruits, primate biscuits, and veggies.
Racine/Kenosha counties among hardest hit by snowfall Tuesday
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Racine and Kenosha counties were among the hardest hit by Tuesday's snowfall.Illuminated by flares, officers with the State Patrol and the Racine County Sheriff's Office responded to an upside down vehicle with its hazard lights still blinking and its bumper across the intersection in a ditch.This was just one of a number of incidents officials responded to as the snow fell in southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday.Passing drivers suspected the slushy conditions may be to blame.There was actually not a lot of traffic around it so the freeway was pretty clear.
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Racine and Kenosha counties were among the hardest hit by Tuesday's snowfall.Illuminated by flares, officers with the State Patrol and the Racine County Sheriff's Office responded to an upside down vehicle with its hazard lights still blinking and its bumper across the intersection in a ditch.This was just one of a number of incidents officials responded to as the snow fell in southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday.Passing drivers suspected the slushy conditions may be to blame.There was actually not a lot of traffic around it so the freeway was pretty clear.