WHS launches $5.4 million fundraising campaign to build new Racine shelter
RACINE -- The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has launched a $5.4 million capital campaign to construct a new facility to replace their existing building in Racine.According to WHS, they hope to build a state-of-the-art animal shelter and adoption center at the northeaster corner of 16th and 90th streets in Mount Pleasant, where they purchased land in late 2016.
Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Enjoy safe trick-or-treating all day at the Racine Zoo
RACINE -- You only have two days left to say goodbye to a crowd favorite at the Racine Zoo.
Get in the spooky spirit at Racine Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo!" event
RACINE -- Are you in the spooky spirit?
Racine Zoo celebrates all things rhino and teachers
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo is celebrating everything rhino-- because Saturday, September 23rd is World Rhino Day!
Wrap up the summer by heading to these Racine Zoo events
RACINE -- Amber Olsen and Paul Miller with the Racine Zoo visited the WakeUp studio with details on exciting events taking place in August of 2017.For more on the Racine Zoo events, CLICK HERE.
Summer fun down at Racine Zoo! Meet "Sheldon" and "Cheese"
RACINE -- Summer time is the perfect time to go out and have fun at the zoo.
"His future is bright:" Enzi, African lion born at Racine Zoo moving to Michigan
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Monday, July 17th that the last of their African male lion cubs, Enzi, will be moved from the Racine Zoo to Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 21st.According to a press release, Enzi was born July 7th, 2014 at the Racine Zoo and he was one of three cubs born to sire lion Aslan and mother Azizi.
Racine officials: Residents along Root River should be "vigilant and watchful" for next 24 to 36 hours
RACINE -- The Racine Police Department on Thursday, July 13th released new information on the potential for flooding within the city along the Root River Basin.Officials say the rainfall has not been as severe in the Root River Basin as along the Fox River Basin, and at this time, it is not anticipated that they will experience flooding along the Root River within the city.That being said, officials are still encouraging residents along the Root River to be vigilant and watchful for the next 24 to 36 hours, and if they should notice any significant and rapid rising of the river level, to report it to the Racine County Communications Center at (262) 886-2300.Citizens are also strongly cautioned to stay off and out of the Root River as the increased water volume and strong currents can quickly overcome even the strongest and most experienced swimmers and boaters.The City of Racine Departments will continue to work together to monitor conditions along the Root River and to provide timely updates should conditions change.
Planning for summer? Explore June events at the Racine Zoo
RACINE -- Looking for a family outing, or maybe just a way to keep your kids mental juices flowing?
Racine Zoo events in May
RACINE -- Beth Heidorn and Paul Miller with the Racine Zoo visited the WakeUp studio with details on exciting events taking place in May of 2017.For more on the Racine Zoo events, CLICK HERE.
Happy birthday: TWIN baby tamarins, born at the Racine Zoo, turn ONE!
RACINE -- TWIN baby tamarins, born at the Racine Zoo, turned ONE on Tuesday, April 18th!Avril and Francois weighed in at 1.4 and 1.7 ounces each at birth.Emperor tamarins are primates known for their small size and signature long, white mustaches.Elizabeth Heidorn, executive director of the Racine Zoo said the following in a news release after their birth:
Racine town hall urges Speaker Ryan to block moves by President Trump
RACINE -- Several groups came together to host a town hall in Racine on Saturday, April 1st urging House Speaker Paul Ryan to block moves by President Donald Trump.Voces de la Frontera, national day laborer organizing network and the Fair Immigration Reform Movement put together the event.
BUSTED by her own 4-year-old; mother accused of shooting at ex-boyfriend with girl in backseat
RACINE -- A 27-year-old Racine mother is facing attempted first-degree intentional homicide charges after she allegedly chased her ex-boyfriend in a vehicle while reportedly drunk, and shot at him -- with her four-year-old daughter in the vehicle.
Police: 30-year-old Racine woman accused of drunk driving with kids in car before crashing into tree
MILWAUKEE -- Investigators say a Racine woman was drunk when she crashed her car with three children inside.
Racine Zoo officials share NEW photo of baby emperor tamarin; mustache starting to fill in!
RACINE -- A pair of emperor tamarins were born on February 24th at the Racine Zoo, and now, their mustaches are starting to fill in!Racine Zoo officials say mom Isabella, from New England Zoo and dad Marquis, from San Francisco Zoo have been mates since the summer of 2012.
Lake effect snow leads to totals near 2 FEET in Racine County; digging out is taking time
RACINE -- We saw as much as 15 inches of snow in SE Wisconsin on Monday, March 13th, and it continued Tuesday for some.
Search warrant uncovers heroin, crack cocaine inside Racine home; 24-year-old man facing felony charges
RACINE COUNTY -- A 24-year-old Racine man is facing numerous felony drug charges after the Racine County Sheriff's Office Metro Drug Unit and the City of Racine Special Investigative Unit served a search warrant in a home near 9th Avenue and South Street.The search warrant was executed around 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 13th.According to Racine officials, located during the search was:
Racine, Pleasant Prairie snow emergencies in effect through early Wednesday
RACINE -- Due to the significant snowfall Tuesday, March 14th, the Department of Public Works has declared a snow emergency for the City of Racine beginning at 6:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15th.The snow emergency means you are not allowed to park on either side of the streets -- and all cars must be parked on the odd side of all local streets beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.Parking restrictions during this time will allow crews to remove as much snow as possible from streets before the start of the morning commute.