Wisconsin's Most Wanted: George Mitchell turns himself in

Investigators say an argument about a pack of cigarettes ended in a shooting earlier this month. The suspected gunman is on the run.

Bird flu identified in Racine County; backyard poultry flock

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, has been identified in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County.

Racine County's Quarry Lake Park reopens for fishing after projects

Racine County reopened Quarry Lake Park on Wednesday – for fishing access only – after the completion of projects aimed at enhancing safety.

Mount Pleasant Prescription Drug Take Back set for Oct. 25, 2025

The Mount Pleasant Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back event for unused and expired prescription medication on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Data center in Caledonia; Microsoft shuts down plans to build

Microsoft is pulling the plug on plans to build a large data center in Caledonia after months of vocal opposition from nearby residents who argued the project would disrupt their homes and way of life.

2022 Union Grove fatal crash; Kristi Lichtenwalner sentenced

A Racine County judge sentenced Kristi Lichtenwalner on Monday, Oct. 6, to ten years in prison in connection with a fatal, drunk driving crash in October 2022.

Midwest Goods at Fall at the Fairgrounds
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Looking for some arts and crafts fun in Racine County? Look no further than the Fall at the Fairgrounds event. It features live music, mobile boutiques, and plenty of vendors. Renee Wallace, owner of Midwest Goods joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more.

Eco Evie Apparel at Fall at the Fairgrounds
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Summer-like weather is lingering around but fall is here. 'Fall at the Fairgrounds' in Union Grove has more than 160 vendors on hand for its fall market. Kelly Mutsch, owner of Eco Evie Apparel, joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more.

Get crafty at 'Fall at the Fairgrounds' in Union Grove

If you are a fan of arts and crafts, looking for home decor, or just looking for something to do, the ‘Fall at the Fairgrounds’ in Union Grove has you covered.

Mad Lemonade at Fall at the Fairgrounds
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Check out 'Fall at the Fairgrounds' in Union Grove for all things artsy and crafty. Mark Donahue joined FOX6 WakeUp with a very sweet treat you can get at the event today.

Fall at the Fairgrounds
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If you are a fan of arts and crafts, looking for home decor or just looking for something to do today, the Fall at the Fairgrounds has you covered. Sue Smith joined FOX6 WakeUp from the Racine County Fairgrounds to show us what you can expect to see at the event.

Lake Michigan water rescue, man drifted mile out on swimming tube

A man was rescued on Lake Michigan on Friday, Oct. 3, when he drifted a mile out from North Beach in Racine and was unable to swim back.

Racine commercial building fire; vacant structure damaged heavily

Racine firefighters battled a fire in a large commercial building on Washington Avenue early Wednesday morning, Oct. 1.

Microsoft Caledonia data center; crowd debates project, commission votes

Hundreds of residents filled Caledonia Village Hall on Monday night, Sept. 29, for a heated meeting over a proposed Microsoft data center.

Union Grove purse theft leads to arrests of Ohio man, woman

A Columbus, Ohio man and woman are in police custody suspected of stealing purses from vehicles, and then using credit cards from those purses on purchases in Racine County.

Mount Pleasant vehicle-vs-bus crash, 1 injured; 1 arrested for OWI

One person was injured, and another person was arrested after a vehicle-vs-school bus crash in Mount Pleasant on Monday morning, Sept. 29.

Microsoft Caledonia data center plans; meeting Monday on rezoning

The Village of Caledonia will host a community meeting on Monday, Sept. 29 for residents to ask questions and learn more about a proposed Microsoft data center.

Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery awarded $931K grant

The Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove will receive a $931,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration.

Microsoft Caledonia data center plans; residents voice frustration

Caledonia residents are still sounding off about a proposed Microsoft data center after a neighborhood information meeting Wednesday night, Sept. 24.