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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

Threats of flooding persist in Racine County

RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Threats of flooding are concerning homeowners living along waterways in Racine County.

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.

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 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.

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 Zoo visits Wake Up

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.

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.

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.

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.