Racine escapee captured outside Racine Correctional Institution

A 38-year-old inmate from Racine Correctional Institution (RCI) in Sturtevant is back in custody following a “brief escape," according to the Racine County Sheriff's Office.

Dover 2-vehicle crash; 3 people hurt, including child

The Racine County Sheriff's Office said three people were hurt on Saturday evening, July 13 after a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Dover.

Racine North Beach water rescue, 2 taken to hospital

Two people were taken to a hospital after a Racine water rescue on Friday, July 12. It happened in Lake Michigan at North Beach.

Racine homicide investigation; woman found dead in fire, fatally shot

Racine police are conducting a homicide investigation that was later determined to be connected to the tactical situation at Cliffside Park in Caledonia.

Racine County park police shooting; man fatally shot after firing weapon

The Racine County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement officers fatally shot a man who discharged his firearm during a tactical situation near Cliffside Park in Caledonia.

We Energies flagger hit; Waterford man sentenced, 5 years prison

A Racine County judge sentenced Bob Slominski to five years in prison in connection with the March 2023 hit-and-run of a We Energies flagger.

Robin Vos recall: Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive effort

A judge rejected an attempt to revive the recall effort targeting Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Tuesday, July 9.

Child porn case, Racine middle school employee accused

A Racine middle school employee has been charged with sexual exploitation of a child and more than a dozen counts of child pornography possession.

New Andean Bear at the Racine Zoo
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Dan Powell at the Racine Zoo joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the zoo's newest resident, an Andean Bear.

Christmas at the Racine Zoo...in July!
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Beth Heidorn from the Racine Zoo joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about some fun family-friendly events at the zoo, including a Christmas in July event.

Racine Zoo fun for the whole family this summer

Whether you're an adult, a child, or a child-at-heart, there's something for everyone at the Racine Zoo.

Animals at the Racine Zoo
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Dan Powell at the Racine Zoo joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the animals, including a cute chinchilla!

Fun for kids and adults at the Racine Zoo
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Beth Heidorn from the Racine Zoo joined FOX6 WakeUp to give an overview on everything you can see and do at the zoo this summer.

Downtown Racine First Fridays; “Blues, Brews & BBQ"

Stephanie Quirk is at Reefpoint Brew House with a preview of an event that hopes to bring thousands to downtown Racine for a night of fun, food and music.

Local art on display
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Stephanie Quirk is at Reefpoint Brew House with a preview of an event that hopes to bring thousands to downtown Racine for a night of fun, food and music.

Downtown Racine First Fridays; ?Blues, Brews & BBQ"
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Stephanie Quirk is at Reefpoint Brew House with a preview of an event that hopes to bring thousands to downtown Racine for a night of fun, food and music.