Racine Zoo winter picnic animal encounters
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When you're experiencing the Racine Zoo's 'Winter Picnic in a Snow Globe,' you'll get to check out some cool animals. Dan Powell from the Racine Zoo joined the FOX6 WakeUp team to explain some of the animals you'll see, including Carl, the ornate box turtle.

Racine Zoo's 'Winter Picnic in a Snow Globe'
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Enjoy a delicious meal while staying warm and even experiencing some 'animal encounters.' Chris D'Acquisto from the Racine Zoo joined FOX6 WakeUp to show us more.

Racine County I-94 crash, 3 vehicles involved

Three vehicles were involved in a crash on I-94 in Racine County on Saturday night, Dec. 30.

Racine pool tournament, volunteer firefighter's memory kept alive

In Racine, a billiard tournament at Break & Runs was held in Bob Robbins' memory. He was a volunteer firefighter and a fixture of the pool community.

Mount Pleasant motorcycle crash, man injured

A Mount Pleasant motorcycle crash on Green Bay Avenue near Spring Street left a man injured Saturday afternoon, Dec. 30.

Racine County crash, 2 injured in town of Dover

Two people were hurt in a Racine County crash Friday morning, Dec. 29 at County Highway A and State Highway 75 in the town of Dover.

Christmas Eve crash in Racine County; 4 taken to hospital

Four people were taken to the hospital following a crash that occurred in western Racine County on Sunday, Dec. 24.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Alphonso Hansbrough arrested

U.S. Marshals are looking for Alphonso Hansbrough. Authorities said he is wanted after he shot at a car full of people in Racine, and has a violent history.

Wisconsin sex assaults; Shane Stanger sentenced, 40+ years in prison

A man authorities call a sexual predator was sentenced in Racine County on Friday, Dec. 22 to more than 40 years in prison plus extended supervision.

Racine County sex offender release in Wind Lake

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office announced the release of a convicted sex offender in Wind Lake, a move to "enhance public safety, awareness, and protection."

Raymond School Board meeting; parents push for shakeup

At a meeting on Monday, Dec. 18, Racine County parents took the next step in ousting Raymond school board members.

Racine apartment building fire on Washington Avenue

Racine firefighters battled a fire at an apartment building on Washington Avenue just east of Taylor Avenue on Monday, Dec. 18.

Racine apartment fire on Washington Ave.
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An apartment on Washington Avenue in Racine started on fire, sending thick black smoke into the sky on Monday, Dec. 18. Video credit Rachel Lynn.

Wisconsin firefighter training, job openings across state

Fire departments across Wisconsin face staffing shortages. Dozens of firefighter trainees were put to the test in Kansasville on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Cops 'n Kids book giveaway, Racine event welcomes children

The Cops 'n Kids Reading Center in Racine hosted its annual book giveaway Saturday. The event at Festival Hall was free for children of all ages.

Putting books in kids' hands
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In Racine this weekend, there's an effort to get books in the hands of kids.

Racine Holiday Book Giveaway
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Cops 'n Kids will host the 21st annual Holiday Book Giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 16 in Racine.

Racine County suspected opioid overdose alert: 'It's fentanyl still'

Racine County health agencies issued a public health alert due to an increase in suspected opioid drug overdoses, many linked to fentanyl.