Racine Zoo penguin dies, a guest favorite for nearly two decades

A Racine Zoo penguin, a favorite among guests for nearly two decades and one of the oldest of her species known to be in captivity, has died.

Pregnant woman killed, Racine man found not guilty; family responds
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A Racine County jury found a man not guilty of killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child, leaving the woman's family heartbroken as they say they plan to continue to pursue justice in civil court.

2019 Racine homicide, armed robbery; man charged years later

A 28-year-old man charged in a 2019 Racine garage robbery and homicide appeared by video Monday, where a commissioner set $500,000 cash bail and scheduled a Feb. 19 preliminary hearing.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Marvelo Wilson, convicted killer on the run

He’s a convicted killer who law enforcement says has been involved with numerous other crimes. Marvelo Wilson was arrested in December, but now he’s on the run.

Racine Pizza Hut roof fire; restaurant damaged by smoke, water

Racine firefighters were dispatched on Monday evening, Jan. 26, to a roof fire at the Pizza Hut restaurant on Washington Avenue.

Racine drug investigation; 1 person arrested, another person wanted

Police raided a home in Racine on Wednesday, Jan. 21, following a drug investigation, and found a significant amount of cocaine and marijuana.

Racine crash, ambulance among 3 vehicles involved

An ambulance was one of three vehicles involved in a Racine crash on Thursday morning, Jan. 22. It happened at Douglas and High.

Racine hit-and-run crash damages homes, driver sought

Racine police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that damaged two homes early Saturday morning while searching for the driver responsible.

Racine crash: Driver arrested, passenger extricated

Racine police said two people were injured, one of whom was arrested, after a car crashed into a building on Thursday morning, Jan. 16.

Racine boy killed in accidental shooting; brother sentenced to prison

A Racine teen who pleaded no contest to first-degree reckless homicide after he said he accidentally shot and killed his younger brother was sentenced to prison.

Racine woman accused of threatening family member with scissors, BBQ fork

A 39-year-old Racine woman is accused of attacking a family member and threatening to stab her with a pair of scissors and barbecue fork.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice stalking case, Racine man gets probation

A Racine man who was criminally charged after he allegedly sent Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky a series of intimidating emails, reached a plea deal with prosecutors and got probation.

2022 Racine homicide of Brittany Booker; Terry Jackson pleads no contest

Terry Jackson pleaded no contest in Racine County court on Monday, Jan. 5 to four of 23 criminal counts against him, one of those being the April 2022 killing of Brittany Booker.

New Downtown Racine farmers market to launch in 2026

A new chapter for Downtown Racine is set to begin in 2026 with the launch of its inaugural farmers market.

Yorkville ammonia leak leads to evacuation at McLane Foods

An ammonia leak at McLane Foods in the Village of Yorkville early on Friday, Dec. 26 forced an evacuation.

Racine homicide; suspect in July shooting arrested
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Racine police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 17, the arrest of Lance Moore Jr. in Wynne, Arkansas for a July fatal shooting in Racine.