Foxconn to expand Racine County operation; 1,374 new jobs over 4 years

Foxconn plans to invest $569 million to expand its Racine County operations; a move that is expected to create 1,374 jobs over the next four years.

Kenosha County arrest; Burlington man accused, child porn possession

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Nov. 21, the arrest of a Burlington man following an investigation into the distribution of illegal content on social media.

Racine OKs new heat-limit rule for senior housing after summer complaints

The Racine Common Council this week approved a new ordinance requiring senior facilities to keep indoor gathering spaces at or below 81 degrees after Lake Oaks residents endured days without air conditioning during extreme heat over the summer.

Union Grove man child porn arrest; wife’s report prompts phone seizure

Deputies arrested a Union Grove man after his wife reported finding suspected child exploitation images on his phone, and investigators later uncovered hundreds more during a warranted search.

Caledonia food pantry sparks surge in 'little free' sites across the area

Little free pantries in Caledonia and Milwaukee are adapting the “little free library" idea into 24/7 food shelves, serving families still facing food insecurity after the shutdown.

Sturtevant Police Department closed to help cut costs, reduce liability

One Racine County village no longer has a police department. Leaders in Sturtevant say the move will help cut costs in future budgets and say public safety will not be impacted.

Sturtevant Police Dept. closes down
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One Racine County village no longer has a police department. Leaders in Sturtevant say the move will help cut costs in future budgets and say public safety will not be impacted.

Racine shooting, prosecutors charge men with homicide

Racine County prosecutors charged three people in connection to what is "believed to be a gang shooting" that killed a man earlier this month.

Racine homicide; South Dakota man accused in death of 37-year-old woman

A 46-year-old South Dakota man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of a 37-year-old Racine woman. The accused is Benjamin Chipps of Wanblee, South Dakota.

Racine County deputies stop armed felon after high-speed pursuit

Racine County deputies helped Milwaukee police stop an armed felon after a high-speed chase on Wednesday, using a tire deflation device to disable the truck before arresting the suspect.

Racine homicide; woman dies from injuries, man arrested

A 46-year-old man was arrested on Monday, Nov. 10, after a 37-year-old woman died from injuries in what Racine police are investigating as a domestic abuse–related homicide.

Lake-effect snow hits Racine, Kenosha Counties
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"Too soon and too much." That’s how people in Pleasant Prairie summed up the heavy snow that covered the area overnight, leaving piles of snow blanketing driveways and sidewalks across the village.

I-94 accident in Racine County; vehicle hits, kills person

The Racine County Sheriff's Office said one person is dead after a vehicle hit them on I-94 Saturday morning, Nov. 8.

House fire in Burlington, firefighter taken to hospital

A Burlington firefighter was taken to a hospital after responding to a house fire on Monday afternoon, Nov. 3.

Racine Case offensive lineman leading charge to successful season

This season, something special has been building within the Racine Case Eagles football team – and offensive lineman Declan Nason is a big reason why.

Racine shootings leave 2 dead, including 1 inside Chicken Palace

Two people were killed in separate Racine shootings over the weekend, including one inside Chicken Palace, where the owner says it’s a miracle her employees survived a barrage of more than 20 shots.

Racine shootings leave 2 dead over the weekend
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Two people were killed in separate Racine shootings over the weekend. One shooting took place inside Chicken Palace.