Racine ending mask ordinance enforcement

Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced on Thursday, Feb. 24 that he signed an executive order suspending enforcement of the city’s facemask ordinance effective noon Thursday.

Suspect dead; sought in Racine firefighter death, officials say

The Racine Police Department said Wednesday that a suspect who was identified in the homicide of Racine Firefighter Christopher Lalor is dead.

Racine firefighter death considered homicide; colleagues speak

The Racine Fire Department talked on Tuesday, Feb. 22 about Racine Firefighter Christopher Lalor, who died this weekend -- the case is considered a homicide.

US Marshals capture Steven Avila; fugitive arrested in Racine
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The U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force along with agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit took federal fugitive Steven Avila into custody on Thursday.

US Marshals capture Steven Avila; fugitive arrested in Racine

The U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force along with agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit took federal fugitive Steven Avila into custody on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Phillip Hibbler sentenced, 7 years prison in 2019 murder attempt

Phillip Hibbler was sentenced to seven years in prison in connection with the attempted murder of the father of his wife's child in 2019.

Silver Alert canceled: Missing Racine man located

A Silver Alert has been canceled for Robert Dessart, 79, of Racine. An update from officials say he has been located.

Gerald Smith sentenced 8 1/2 years; Racine shooting death in 2018

A Racine County judge sentenced Gerald Smith to eight-and-a-half years in prison in connection with a Racine shooting death in November 2018.

Racine shooting victim shares story: 'I was a target'

A woman injured in a shooting at Racine's 509 Social Lounge was released from the hospital Thursday, Feb. 17. She is sharing her story.

Racine jobs: Summit Packaging expansion proposed

Summit Packaging Systems is proposing an expansion of its current Racine facility, which would create an estimated 145 jobs.

Man who shot 5 in Racine before taking his life identified by police
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Racine police identified John Brown, 50, of Racine, as the man who shot and wounded five people in downtown Racine over the weekend before taking his own life.

Man who shot 5 in Racine before taking his life identified by police

Racine police identified John Brown, 50, of Racine, as the man who shot and wounded five people in downtown Racine over the weekend before taking his own life.

Racine quintuple shooting, suspect kills self

The suspect in a shooting that left five people injured in Racine early Sunday turned the gun on himself as officers approached, police said.

Racine quintuple shooting, suspect dead
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The suspect in a shooting that left five people injured in Racine early Sunday turned the gun on himself as officers approached, police said.

Racine quintuple shooting, suspect dead
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The suspect in a shooting that left five people injured in Racine early Sunday turned the gun on himself as police approached, police said.

Mount Pleasant house fire: No injuries reported

The South Shore Fire Department was called to a home on Willow Road Sunday morning for a report of a fire on the second floor.

Ice rescue training in Racine County; incidents 'on the rise'

Southeastern Wisconsin emergency crews trained for ice rescues on Eagle Lake Saturday. Two shanties recently fell through lake ice in the area.

Racine County Jail fight, inmate charged

A Milwaukee man is charged with battery by prisoner and disorderly conduct after a fight at the Racine County Jail on Saturday.