Racine Zoo welcomes twin emperor tamarins

RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Thursday morning, April 28th that a breeding pair of emperor tamarins welcomed twins.The tamarins were born on Monday, April 18th -- and weigh in at approximately 1.4 to 1.7 ounces each.

"It’s excellent socialization:" Racine Zoo welcomes four African penguins to exhibit

RACINE --The Racine Zoological Society welcomed four male African penguins into its existing penguin colony of three males and three females.All 10 African penguins are currently on indoor exhibit through the winter but can be seen through a special viewing window.Bob, born in 2006, is the largest of the four, weighing in at more than 10 pounds.

Ironman athletes prep for big race despite severe weather in Racine

RACINE -- If there's one thing that's required to run a triathlon, it's persistence and that was certainly proven in Racine on Saturday, July 18th before the race even started.Just moments after the storms let up this afternoon, athletes were already back out near the start line.

Driver involved in double-fatal crash in Racine said he fled because he "didn't want to get locked up"

RACINE COUNTY -- Charges have been filed against a 30-year-old Racine man in connection with a crash on Sunday, June 21st that killed two men.It happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Main Street.Police say an initial investigation determined one vehicle was headed north on Main Street when it was struck by another vehicle headed southbound.The driver of the southbound vehicle fled the scene on foot -- but he was quickly taken into custody.

Authorities execute search warrant in Racine; two arrested face charges of running drug house

RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office Metro Drug Unit executed a search warrant and arrested two suspects accused of running a drug house in Racine.On Wednesday, May 27th authorities went to a house located at 2800 Spring Street with intent to execute a search warrant.Upon arrival, authorities detained 22-year-old William Mueller and 18-year-old Kali Anderson inside the home.