Racine hit-and-run; pedestrian struck, dies at hospital
Racine police are seeking a hit-and-run driver who struck a 61-year-old pedestrian on Thursday, Nov. 9.
Racine County Jail vape smuggled, woman sentenced to prison
A Kenosha woman has been sentenced for smuggling a vape pen to a Racine County Jail inmate in 2022, hiding it in the inmate's lunch.
Racine sailboat fire, $815K boat damaged by flames, smoke
A 47-foot sailboat docked in Racine's Riverside Marina caught fire early Sunday, Nov. 5. The fire caused fire and smoke damage to the boat valued at $815,000.
Racine police chief named; Alexander Ramirez is city's 1st Latino chief
Racine police announced on Friday, Nov. 3 the appointment of Alexander Ramirez as police chief.
Racine County Halloween sex offender checks, 4 arrested
Racine County sheriff's deputies arrested four registered sex offenders for Halloween rules violations. Warrants were issued for the arrests of two others.
Emperor tamarin twins: Racine Zoo announces September arrivals
The Racine Zoo on Wednesday, Nov. 1 announced the arrival of another pair of emperor tamarin twins. The animals were born in September.
Boy's juvenile diabetes Halloween fundraiser 'frights' for a good cause
A Racine boy set up Halloween decorations to help raise money for juvenile diabetes research. His family has a goal to raise $1,000.
Racine missing teenager; police seek to locate 14-year-old boy
Racine police are asking for the public's help to locate 14-year-old Kristian McKinney who was last seen leaving Park High School on Thursday morning, Oct. 26.
Racine trick-or-treat parade; officers brighten day of boy with leukemia
A Racine boy battling leukemia had a very special trick-or-treat surprise, Sunday, Oct. 29.
Racine Zoo's 'Boo at the Zoo,' a great way to trick-or-treat
The Racine Zoo is hosting “Boo at the Zoo" this weekend. It's a great chance to check out the animals – and get a little trick-or-treating in as well.
Fall 2023 top emerging US housing markets revealed
Realtor.com reviewed data for the largest metropolitan areas in the United States to find emerging housing markets that offer a lower cost of living and thriving economies that are not too crowded.
Racine Reefpoint Marina boat fire; Kenosha man charged
A 27-year-old Kenosha man is charged with arson and felony criminal damage to property for allegedly setting fire to his parent's yacht in a Racine marina.
Racine Zoo's new Amur tiger, critically endangered species in wild
Racine Zoo announced the arrival of a new Amur tiger named Changbai on Monday, Aug. 23. The species is critically endangered in the wild.
Racine celebrates 175th birthday, community gathers at Festival Hall
The city of Racine is celebrating its 175th birthday this weekend. Residents commemorated the milestone with a birthday bash at Festival Hall.
Racine Reefpoint Marina boat fire, Kenosha man arrested
A Kenosha man was arrested for arson after a boat fire at Racine's Reefpoint Marina Friday, Oct. 20. There was extensive damage to the boat and dock.
Racine soldier Travis King charged with desertion, sexual images of child
A U.S. Army private and Racine native who fled into North Korea earlier this year has been charged with desertion and possessing sexual images of a child.
Racine homicide: Illinois man shot, killed brother during dispute
An Illinois man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for an Oct. 14 Racine shooting. Prosecutors said he shot and killed his own brother.
Racine fatal shooting, 17th and Packard; 18-year-old charged
An 18-year-old Racine man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection with the fatal shooting of a man on Sept. 1.
Racine fatal shooting; 38-year-old man accused of pulling trigger
A 38-year-old Racine man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for a fatal shooting that happened on Thursday, Oct. 12. The accused is Ronny Hanson.
Missing Black women, girls; Wisconsin lawmaker calls for task force
With a Racine woman missing for months, a Wisconsin lawmaker has introduced legislation to create a state task for for missing Black women and girls.