CAPTURED: Hunt is on for Oscar Suarez, one of Wisconsin's Most Wanted
RACINE (WITI) -- U.S. Marshals are looking for 34-year-old Oscar Suarez.
RACINE (WITI) -- U.S. Marshals are looking for 34-year-old Oscar Suarez.
Racine man accused of striking police squad while driving drunk
RACINE (WITI) -- 49-year-old Michael Brown of Racine faces a charge of operating while intoxicated causing injury.
RACINE (WITI) -- 49-year-old Michael Brown of Racine faces a charge of operating while intoxicated causing injury.
Chicago man accused of scamming Racine cheerleading group
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- 26-year-old Edward Jordan of Chicago is facing charges, accused of scamming a Racine County cheerleading group.Jordan faces one count of felony theft - movable property (greater than $2,500 - $5,000), and two counts of felony theft - movable property (greater than $5,000 - $10,000).A criminal complaint in the case says Jordan was running a group called "Fierce Wisconsin All Stars Cheerleading," through which he had arranged for a cookie sale fundraiser with the assistance of parents with children involved in the group.The money raised was deposited into a TCF Bank account for the organization, which was controlled by Jordan -- according to the criminal complaint.The complaint says a parent learned via the cookie manufacturer that the check provided to them by Jordan had bounced, and thus, no cookies were to be delivered to customers -- and the people who sold the cookies were out the money.The complaint says bank records showed several withdrawals made from the account that were not for the purchase of cookies.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- 26-year-old Edward Jordan of Chicago is facing charges, accused of scamming a Racine County cheerleading group.Jordan faces one count of felony theft - movable property (greater than $2,500 - $5,000), and two counts of felony theft - movable property (greater than $5,000 - $10,000).A criminal complaint in the case says Jordan was running a group called "Fierce Wisconsin All Stars Cheerleading," through which he had arranged for a cookie sale fundraiser with the assistance of parents with children involved in the group.The money raised was deposited into a TCF Bank account for the organization, which was controlled by Jordan -- according to the criminal complaint.The complaint says a parent learned via the cookie manufacturer that the check provided to them by Jordan had bounced, and thus, no cookies were to be delivered to customers -- and the people who sold the cookies were out the money.The complaint says bank records showed several withdrawals made from the account that were not for the purchase of cookies.
Racine police need help to identify bank robbery suspect
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are looking for your help to identify and locate a suspect who robbed a TCF Bank branch in their city on Saturday, July 20th.The woman entered the bank near 3 Mile Rd.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are looking for your help to identify and locate a suspect who robbed a TCF Bank branch in their city on Saturday, July 20th.The woman entered the bank near 3 Mile Rd.
14 years later, officials in Racine still trying to I.D. "Jane Doe"
RACINE (WITI) -- It has been 14 years, and officials in Racine County are still trying to identify a woman found dead in a Raymond cornfield.Last year, Racine County Sheriff's officials released a new facial reconstruction photo of the woman.An artist from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children updated the "Jane Doe'' photo.The photo includes new details about the woman whose body was found in July 1999.According to the updated description, she had brown eyes and reddish-brown, collar-length curly hair with highlights.Other details remain the same.
RACINE (WITI) -- It has been 14 years, and officials in Racine County are still trying to identify a woman found dead in a Raymond cornfield.Last year, Racine County Sheriff's officials released a new facial reconstruction photo of the woman.An artist from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children updated the "Jane Doe'' photo.The photo includes new details about the woman whose body was found in July 1999.According to the updated description, she had brown eyes and reddish-brown, collar-length curly hair with highlights.Other details remain the same.
Group launches a gun buy-back drive to stop violence
RACINE (WITI) -- In an effort to halt gun violence across Racine, the Racine Interfaith Coalition (RIC) has launched a gun buy-back drive that will begin on Saturday, July 27th.
RACINE (WITI) -- In an effort to halt gun violence across Racine, the Racine Interfaith Coalition (RIC) has launched a gun buy-back drive that will begin on Saturday, July 27th.
Neighbors help bust meth lab in Racine home
RACINE (WITI) -- Neighbors on a quiet street in Racine helped bust a meth lab after noticing some strange happenings at a nearby home."Everybody around here looks out for one another.
RACINE (WITI) -- Neighbors on a quiet street in Racine helped bust a meth lab after noticing some strange happenings at a nearby home."Everybody around here looks out for one another.
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.