Fire destroys Racine County barn

Fire destroyed a Racine County barn on Saturday, Aug. 10. It happened off of County Highway FF on the southwest side of Rochester.

Racine County child sexual assault, Burlington man sentenced

A Racine County man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, Aug. 6, after he pleaded guilty to child sexual assault.

Fight involving machete outside Racine Library
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Someone brought a machete to a fight outside the library, and the person who got cut was also charged, and police say it all started with an argument.

Fight involving machete outside Racine Public Library, 2 arrested

Someone brought a machete to a fight outside the Racine Public Library and the person who got cut was also charged. Police say it all started with an argument.

Quarry Lake Park drownings, new signs warn of danger

There is a push to make a Racine County quarry safer after two people died there earlier this year. Signs warn of cliff jumping danger.

Things to do at the Racine Zoo in August

Not only can you see a variety of interesting animals at the Racine Zoo, but there's also a plethora of events and programming happening there as well.

What's new at the Racine Zoo
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Beth Heidorn from the Racine Zoo joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the interesting and unique programming and events at the zoo, and she even brought a friend, an ornate box turtle.

Racine gang-related shooting, man reaches plea deal

A Racine man charged in a 2020 gang-related shooting that wounded five people reached a plea deal on Thursday. It happened at North Beach.

Racine Cardboard Boat Race; assembly time!
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Teams are starting to assemble their boats for the Racine Cardboard Boat Race. FOX6 WakeUp stopped by to learn more.

Preparing for the Racine Cardboard Boat Race
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People are getting ready to build their cardboard boats for the Racine Cardboard Boat Race. FOX6 WakeUp stopped by to learn more.

Vessels for the Racine Cardboard Boat Race
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What goes into making a vessel for the Racine Cardboard Boat Race? Scott Floyd joined FOX6 WakeUp with some insight.

Racine Cardboard Boat Race sets sail on the Root River

It's not unusual to see boats on the Root River in Racine, but how about boats made of cardboard? Head to the Harbor Lite Yacht Club on Saturday, Aug. 3 to watch the Racine Cardboard Boat Race.

Racine Cardboard Boat Race
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Scott Floyd from the Harbor Lite Yacht Club joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about Saturday's Cardboard Boat Race.

Mount Pleasant road rage; Racine man arrested, 2 firearms recovered

A 20-year-old Racine man is in custody following what officials described as a road rage incident in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, July 31.

Wisconsin airman's remains identified, died during World War II

Military scientists have identified the remains of a Wisconsin airman who died during World War II, officials confirmed Thursday.