Racine house fire; significant fire and smoke damage, 2 dogs rescued
A Racine home was damaged by fire on Wednesday night, Aug. 6.
Silver Alert: Missing Mount Pleasant woman found safe
Police said Judith Klinzing has been located and is safe.
Racine firefighters union disputes city’s handling of contract obligations
The Racine Firefighters Union says the city is not following a state ruling on contract language related to health insurance benefits.
Racine County child porn case; man sentenced to 15 years in prison
A Racine County judge on Tuesday, Aug. 5 sentenced 64-year-old Leroy Kolacinski to 15 years initial confinement in prison and 15 years extended supervision for his three convictions of possession of child pornography.
Racine Zoo welcomes red kangaroo sisters; made trip from South Carolina
The Racine Zoo is excited to announce the newest members of its zoo family – 6-year-old red kangaroo sisters.
Racine teen dies after Lake Michigan drowning; family speaks out
Family is remembering 15-year-old Shaylani Williams, who died in an accidental drowning in Lake Michigan last week.
Racine Carre-Hogle Park water rescue, 15-year-old girl dies
A Racine girl has died after she was rescued from Lake Michigan and taken to a hospital in critical condition on Thursday night, July 31.
Racine County travel trailer fire, no injuries reported
A travel trailer went up in flames in Racine County on Saturday morning, Aug. 2. It happened near Highway 36 and Beck in Rochester.
Racine Carre-Hogle Park water rescue; teen in critical condition
A 15-year-old Racine girl is in critical condition after she was pulled from Lake Michigan on Thursday in a water rescue.
Racine cardiac program keeps elderly patients in the gym
A community of sorts is being built in the basement of Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine.
Car crashes into Racine school, driver charged with OWI
An Oak Creek man is accused of driving drunk when he crashed into Racine's Olympia Brown Elementary School early Tuesday morning.
Minnesota ax murderer David Brom released from prison on work release
David Brom, the man convicted of killing his parents and younger siblings in Rochester back in 1988, has been released from prison on work release.
Car crashes into Racine school; driver arrested for OWI, speed a factor
A car crashed into Olympia Brown Elementary School in Racine early Tuesday morning, July 29.
Racine County officials warn of scam targeting planning, zoning applicants
Racine County officials are warning the public about a scam that has recently affected individuals with pending applications for zoning changes, variances, land use amendments, and conditional use permits in other Wisconsin municipalities.
2025 Mount Pleasant Citizen Police Academy; applications now available
The Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department announces applications for the 2025 Citizen Police Academy are now available on the department’s website.
Racine Zoo emu dies after sudden decline in health
The Racine Zoo announced on Thursday, July 24, the recent passing of Sydney, a beloved emu.
Racine abandoned shopping mall fire; $50K in damage, no injuries
An abandoned shopping mall on Douglas Avenue near High Street in Racine was damaged by fire on Wednesday, July 23.
Racine shooting; 2 dead, family holds vigil for victim
Racine police revealed on Wednesday, July 23 that both the 48-year-old woman who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and the 51-year-old man suspected of firing the shots have died from their injuries.
Racine fatal crash; motorcycle, vehicle collide, 29-year-old man dead
A motorcyclist died following a two-vehicle crash in Racine on Tuesday, July 22.
Racine shooting; massive police presence near Reschke and Prospect
There was a significant police presence near Reschke and Prospect in Racine on Tuesday afternoon, July 22 due to a shooting and standoff.