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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

Motorcycle ride for Burn Camp supports young burn survivors

Hundreds of motorcycle riders turned out in Waterford on Saturday to support young burn survivors. The 7th Annual Ride for Burn Camp.

Racine County rollover crash, driver avoids serious injuries

A driver avoided serious injuries Friday after his pickup truck and trailer rolled over in western Racine County.