Recall candidates look to sway voters in push prior to primary
RACINE – During the final weekend of campaigning before Wisconsin’s historic recall primary on Tuesday, May 8th, the major candidates for governor criss-crossed the state in an effort to sway voters.Governor Scott Walker had a full schedule that took him from La Crosse to Eau Claire to Racine, where he visited campaign volunteers working in a phone bank.
RACINE – During the final weekend of campaigning before Wisconsin’s historic recall primary on Tuesday, May 8th, the major candidates for governor criss-crossed the state in an effort to sway voters.Governor Scott Walker had a full schedule that took him from La Crosse to Eau Claire to Racine, where he visited campaign volunteers working in a phone bank.
Police say three teens have confessed to numerous burglaries
CALEDONIA/MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three teenagers have confessed to numerous burglaries in Caledonia and Mount Pleasant, and the turning point to these unsolved crimes was a foot chase Monday, April 30th between police officers and the suspects.Suspicious activity in a Mount Pleasant neighborhood led to the arrest of three people and the recovery of stolen jewelry.FOX6's media partners at the Caledonia Patch reported on Monday police received a call about three teenagers on the porch of a home at the intersection of Green Haze and Deerwood Drive.
CALEDONIA/MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three teenagers have confessed to numerous burglaries in Caledonia and Mount Pleasant, and the turning point to these unsolved crimes was a foot chase Monday, April 30th between police officers and the suspects.Suspicious activity in a Mount Pleasant neighborhood led to the arrest of three people and the recovery of stolen jewelry.FOX6's media partners at the Caledonia Patch reported on Monday police received a call about three teenagers on the porch of a home at the intersection of Green Haze and Deerwood Drive.
Woman dead after overnight apartment fire in Racine
RACINE -- A 56-year-old woman is dead after an overnight apartment fire in Racine.
RACINE -- A 56-year-old woman is dead after an overnight apartment fire in Racine.
Caledonia police investigate rash of home invasions
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are investigating a recent rash of home invasions and urging residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.FOX6's media partners at the Caledonia Patch reported a rash of home invasions or attempted burglaries between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. in an area bounded by Douglas Avenue, 4 ½ Mile Road and 3 Mile Road.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are investigating a recent rash of home invasions and urging residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.FOX6's media partners at the Caledonia Patch reported a rash of home invasions or attempted burglaries between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. in an area bounded by Douglas Avenue, 4 ½ Mile Road and 3 Mile Road.
44-year-old Sturtevant woman arrested for sixth OWI
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police arrested 44-year-old Mary Ellen Olson for her sixth OWI on Friday, April 20th.The criminal complaint in the case says police observed Olson operating a gold minivan westbound in the left lane of State Highway 38 in the Village of Mount Pleasant Friday just before 7:00 p.m. Police say Olson was traveling at a very high rate of speed (75 - 80 miles-per-hour) in a 45 mile-per-hour zone.During a traffic stop, Olson told the officer she didn't know how fast she was going.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police arrested 44-year-old Mary Ellen Olson for her sixth OWI on Friday, April 20th.The criminal complaint in the case says police observed Olson operating a gold minivan westbound in the left lane of State Highway 38 in the Village of Mount Pleasant Friday just before 7:00 p.m. Police say Olson was traveling at a very high rate of speed (75 - 80 miles-per-hour) in a 45 mile-per-hour zone.During a traffic stop, Olson told the officer she didn't know how fast she was going.
Man charged with false recall petition signatures headed to trial
RACINE — Mark Demet, the Racine man accused of falsely writing in signatures on a petition to recall Wisconsin State Senator Van Wanggaard will face trial.
RACINE — Mark Demet, the Racine man accused of falsely writing in signatures on a petition to recall Wisconsin State Senator Van Wanggaard will face trial.
Racine firefighters respond to heavy smoke at manufacturing plant
RACINE -- Racine firefighters responded to reports of smoke at the Foster Manufacturing Corporation, 1652 Phillips Ave., just before 6:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24th.Officials say an employee spotted the smoke while reporting for work.
RACINE -- Racine firefighters responded to reports of smoke at the Foster Manufacturing Corporation, 1652 Phillips Ave., just before 6:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24th.Officials say an employee spotted the smoke while reporting for work.
Racine police officers kill one pit bull, injure another
RACINE -- Two Racine police officers shot two charging pit bulls, injuring one and killing the other.
RACINE -- Two Racine police officers shot two charging pit bulls, injuring one and killing the other.
VIDEO: View a time lapse of the snow melt in a Wind Lake yard
WIND LAKE -- The snow pack was no match for Tuesday's sun and warmth in southeast Wisconsin.
WIND LAKE -- The snow pack was no match for Tuesday's sun and warmth in southeast Wisconsin.
Racine man accused of abusing three-month-old baby
RACINE -- A 25-year-old Racine man is in custody and expected to be charged with child abuse.
RACINE -- A 25-year-old Racine man is in custody and expected to be charged with child abuse.
Racine County digs out after a heavy, wet snowfall
RACINE -- If people living in Racine were under any illusion that winter had come and gone without making any noise, the snow that fell on Friday changed all that.The heavy, wet snow brightened up neighborhoods, made driving a bit of a challenge and brought smiles to the faces of independent snow plow drivers.While snow removal companies relished the opportunity to push the snow around, the fresh coat of snow did not please people like Alex Bernal. "I was kind of hoping the snow was over with, but after waking up this morning, seeing all of this snow, I was kind of surprised," Bernal said.There's one thing the snow plowers and Bernal can agree on this time of year.
RACINE -- If people living in Racine were under any illusion that winter had come and gone without making any noise, the snow that fell on Friday changed all that.The heavy, wet snow brightened up neighborhoods, made driving a bit of a challenge and brought smiles to the faces of independent snow plow drivers.While snow removal companies relished the opportunity to push the snow around, the fresh coat of snow did not please people like Alex Bernal. "I was kind of hoping the snow was over with, but after waking up this morning, seeing all of this snow, I was kind of surprised," Bernal said.There's one thing the snow plowers and Bernal can agree on this time of year.
Racine moves its post-prom festivities from downtown
STURTEVANT -- For the first time in 61 years, the Racine's massive post-prom festivities will not be held in downtown Racine.
STURTEVANT -- For the first time in 61 years, the Racine's massive post-prom festivities will not be held in downtown Racine.
Racine man charged with 34 counts in crime spree
RACINE -- 33-year-old Charles Phillips is charged with 34 criminal counts in an alleged spree that lasted nearly three weeks.Phillips is accused of stealing at least four cars, breaking into several more and using stolen credit cards to rack up charges all over Racine County. "Stolen credit cards, if he got them, he used them," Lt.
RACINE -- 33-year-old Charles Phillips is charged with 34 criminal counts in an alleged spree that lasted nearly three weeks.Phillips is accused of stealing at least four cars, breaking into several more and using stolen credit cards to rack up charges all over Racine County. "Stolen credit cards, if he got them, he used them," Lt.
Racine boy dragged after his clothing got caught on car
RACINE -- A seven-year-old Racine boy suffered a serious leg injury Thursday morning after being dragged by his parents' car outside St.
RACINE -- A seven-year-old Racine boy suffered a serious leg injury Thursday morning after being dragged by his parents' car outside St.
Careers Industries opens new facility in Racine
RACINE -- "Careers Industries" in Racine opens a new, bigger facility on Monday.
RACINE -- "Careers Industries" in Racine opens a new, bigger facility on Monday.
Wisconsin DNR issues coyote alert for Racine County
RACINE -- The Wisconsin DNR has issued a coyote warning for Racine County, after a five-pound dog was grabbed by a coyote right in front of its owner in Mount Pleasant.
RACINE -- The Wisconsin DNR has issued a coyote warning for Racine County, after a five-pound dog was grabbed by a coyote right in front of its owner in Mount Pleasant.
U.S. Marshals arrest gang member wanted in brutal slaying
RACINE -- U.S. Marshals arrest Michael Smith in Racine over the weekend.
RACINE -- U.S. Marshals arrest Michael Smith in Racine over the weekend.
Health Dept. sees increased number of whooping cough cases
The Wisconsin State Department of Health Services says so far this year, there have been 327 whooping cough cases reported in the state, compared with 296 cases in all of 2010.
The Wisconsin State Department of Health Services says so far this year, there have been 327 whooping cough cases reported in the state, compared with 296 cases in all of 2010.
One person dead after collision between semi, car in Racine County
One person died after a collision between a semi and a car on westbound Highway 20 near Mount Pleasant in Racine County Monday morning.The collision happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. Officials say a semi was crossing Highway 20 eastbound on Spring St.
One person died after a collision between a semi and a car on westbound Highway 20 near Mount Pleasant in Racine County Monday morning.The collision happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. Officials say a semi was crossing Highway 20 eastbound on Spring St.
Racine men put on free Thanksgiving dinner for 1,000 families
Dan Johnson and Ray Stibeck of Racine have made it their mission to fill every hungry tummy in Racine County for Thanksgiving.
Dan Johnson and Ray Stibeck of Racine have made it their mission to fill every hungry tummy in Racine County for Thanksgiving.