Wisconsin sees first Safe Haven baby box surrender at Racine fire station
A healthy baby girl was safely surrendered to a Racine fire station last week, marking the first use of a Safe Haven baby box in Wisconsin, officials said.
FBI arrests 22 in Milwaukee, Racine ‘Operation Chalkline' gang sweep
Federal authorities announced on Wednesday, Oct. 22, that 22 people have been arrested and dozens of search warrants executed as part of a sweeping gang takedown across Milwaukee and Racine.
Government shutdown: Evers voices concerns about health care, food
Gov. Tony Evers stopped in Racine on Wednesday to speak to residents who are worried about the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Racine teen charged after shots fired near community center shooting
Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old after police say he opened fire in an alley just minutes after a shooting at the Tyler Domer Community Center last week, narrowly missing a woman and her two young children.
Stalking Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Karofsky, man accused
Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin man with stalking after he allegedly sent Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky a series of intimidating emails.
Racine shooting: Community shaken after 3 teens wounded
A Racine community is shaken after three teens were shot outside the Tyler Domer Community Center on Thursday, Oct. 16.
Racine Zoo rhino Kianga leaving for new home; when to say farewell
The Racine Zoo will bid farewell to Kianga, an Eastern black rhinoceros, next week, staff announced on Friday.
Racine shooting; 3 teens injured outside community center
Police say three teenage boys were shot during an altercation outside the Tyler Domer Community Center in Racine on Thursday, Oct. 16.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: George Mitchell turns himself in
Investigators say an argument about a pack of cigarettes ended in a shooting earlier this month. The suspected gunman is on the run.
Bird flu identified in Racine County; backyard poultry flock
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, has been identified in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County.
Racine County's Quarry Lake Park reopens for fishing after projects
Racine County reopened Quarry Lake Park on Wednesday – for fishing access only – after the completion of projects aimed at enhancing safety.
Mount Pleasant Prescription Drug Take Back set for Oct. 25, 2025
The Mount Pleasant Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back event for unused and expired prescription medication on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Data center in Caledonia; Microsoft shuts down plans to build
Microsoft is pulling the plug on plans to build a large data center in Caledonia after months of vocal opposition from nearby residents who argued the project would disrupt their homes and way of life.
2022 Union Grove fatal crash; Kristi Lichtenwalner sentenced
A Racine County judge sentenced Kristi Lichtenwalner on Monday, Oct. 6, to ten years in prison in connection with a fatal, drunk driving crash in October 2022.
Get crafty at 'Fall at the Fairgrounds' in Union Grove
If you are a fan of arts and crafts, looking for home decor, or just looking for something to do, the ‘Fall at the Fairgrounds’ in Union Grove has you covered.
