Racine man dies in car crash near Wisconsin Dells

WISCONSIN DELLS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a crash on westbound I-90/94 that killed a Racine man near Wisconsin Dells early Thursday, August 28th.

Summertime accident: Three-year-old boy rescued after falling into pool

RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a three-year-old boy from Racine is in critical condition after he was pulled from a pool at a home in the 2000 block of Shoop Street on Sunday afternoon, August 10th.It happened shortly before 3:00 p.m. Sunday.Police say the boy did not have a pulse and was not breathing when he was pulled from the pool.First responders to the scene began administering CPR, and the boy was taken to the hospital.He was eventually taken by Flight for Life to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee -- where he is listed in critical condition.Police say this incident is believed to be a tragic accident.

BUSTED! Two Milwaukee men arrested in Racine after deputies find two-and-a-half pounds of marijuana

RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say two men were arrested, and more than two pounds of marijuana were recovered following a traffic stop on Thursday, August 7th.It happened shortly before 10:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was headed northbound on I-94.The vehicle was stopped for lane deviation, and improper display of registration.Sheriff's deputies could smell the strong odor of fresh marijuana when making contact with the vehicle, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 1,515.5 grams of marijuana (approximately two-and-a-half pounds).Sheriff's investigators believe the marijuana was being transported from Illinois to Milwaukee.Two men -- ages 24 and 25, both from Milwaukee, are being held at the Racine County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.

Racine man arrested for this EIGHTEENTH operating after revocation offense!

CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Caledonia police say they have arrested a 25-year-old man -- for his EIGHTEENTH operating after revocation offense!25-year-old Sean McCloskey was arrested just before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23rd for operating after revocation.Police were dispatched to the area of Industrial Drive and Nicholson Road for a suspicious vehicle complaint.The arresting officer observed McCloskey's vehicle in the area of the complaint -- and upon running the registration of the vehicle -- it was determined the plate was expired.A traffic stop was conducted in the 5300 block of Four Mile Road.A driver's record showed McCloskey's driving status to be revoked, with his offense being his 18th.He was cited for displaying unauthorized plates.He was released -- pending a mandatory court appearance.

Racine house fire: 48-year-old man injured after fire broke out in kitchen

RACINE (WITI) -- A 48-year-old man was injured after a broke out in his home early Thursday morning, July 17th.The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. in a home on Glendale Avenue near Drexel Avenue.According to officials, the 48-year-old man was sleeping in the living room when he woke to smoke and flames in the kitchen.Authorities say he was able to self-evacuate, but did sustain injuries while leaving the home.He was transported to Wheaton Franciscan -- All Saints for treatment by the Racine Fire Department.Authorities say there were two dogs and two cats in the home at the time of the fire.

Surprise! Racine Zoo announces third lion cub is born hours after first two

RACINE (WITI) -- After just officially announcing the birth of two lion cubs on Monday, Azizi, the Zoo’s female lion, gave birth to a third cub about five hours after its siblings.The announcement of the third cub was delayed until Zoo staff felt more comfortable about its condition.

Fire erupts from van parked near garage in Racine; Garage, van and another vehicle damaged

RACINE (WITI) -- Fire officials in Racine on Sunday, June 29th responded to a garage fire at a home in the 1400 block of Arthur Avenue.It happened just after 3:30 p.m.Fire officials say a fire erupted from a van about five to 10 minutes after it was parked by a garage.The garage's overhead door was open, allowing the fire to spread to the garage and to another vehicle inside.Both cars and the garage were heavily damaged.Fire officials estimate the loss in this fire to be around $30,000.No one was injured.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.