Software program bridges the education gap

The Waterford UPSTART Program is free to low-income families with 4-year-old children in six districts across the state. The software is provided and families who qualify will get a computer and internet access as well at no cost.

Racine Zoo's last tur dies

The Racine Zoo on Friday, July 2 announced the death of one of its most beloved animals – Tavek, a West Caucasian tur.

Façade falls off Racine building, nobody hurt

Parts of a historic building in Racine fell to the ground early Thursday, July 1. Inspectors say the damage appears to have been caused by stormy weather overnight.

Danger at the beach: Racine County sheriff seeks solutions

The sheriff spoke Tuesday from the Racine County Sheriff's sub-station in Sturtevant. He wants to take a closer look at the funding that has been allocated to safety measures for beaches in the City of Racine.

Water rescue at North Beach in Racine

More trouble along Racine's lakeshore. After two kids drowned on the same stretch of sand, first responders were back at the beach on Monday evening, June 21.

Racine beach drowning victims identified

The Racine County Sheriff's Department says the young girl who drowned at Zoo Beach on Saturday, June 19 has been identified by family as 10-year-old Eisha Figuereo Colon.