Fives stages of entertainment, rides, food at fun can be found this weekend, but where?
Five stages of entertainment, rides, food and fun can be found in downtown Racine this weekend.
Mother arrested for pepper spraying daughter
RACINE (WITI) -- On Thursday, September 18th, Racine Police Department was dispatched to 806 Jackson St.
A tough fire fight: Newspaper carrier sees vacant home on fire in Racine & alerts fire crews
RACINE (WITI) -- Fire officials in Racine say an alert newspaper carrier noticed a vacant home on fire early Sunday morning, August 31st, and called 911.It was around 4:30 a.m. Sunday when the newspaper carrier discovered fire at a home on Racine's near north side.Fire officials responded to the vacant, two-story home in the 1800 block of Geneva Street.There, firefighters encountered compromised floors that eventually burned away in the areas of the first and second floor.Fire officials say due to burned away structural components, portions of walls and floors were observed to have moved as much as 18 inches while crews were on scene.It took about 45 minutes for fire crews to extinguish this fire.No one was injured.Damage is estimated at $50,000.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Free museum offers new "hands on" exhibits!
RACINE (WITI) -- A museum where you can put your hands on some of the artifacts, and it's free!
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.
"We do have our own wants and needs:" Does the Village of Caledonia need its own school district?
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- The Village of Caledonia is revisiting the idea of creating its own school district.
ADORABLE! Racine Zoo's lion cubs now have names
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo is excited to announce the names of its three Transvaal lion cubs born July 7.
You can't adopt a cat at the humane society right now, but why?
RACINE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Humane Society(WHS) announced Thursday August 21st, that it will be temporarily suspending cat adoptions until September 2nd at its Racine campus.
"Be a part of something very special:" Racine Zoo launches live "CubCam!"
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo has launched of a live, color “CubCam” on its website, racinezoo.org.
Accidental drowning: Three-year-old boy dies at the hospital, but how did he get into a pool?
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a three-year-old boy who was able to get into a pool at a home on Sunday, August 10th has died at the hospital -- and his death has been ruled an accidental drowning.Police identify the boy as Austin Lueck.
"This was not an accident:" Family of five-year-old girl run over wants driver behind bars
RACINE (WITI) -- Family members of five-year-old Naomi Guerrero, run over by a car in Racine want to see the 16-year-old driver behind bars.
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.
Fully-engulfed: Garage fire in Racine spreads to two nearby structures
RACINE (WITI) -- Firefighters in Racine on Thursday evening, August 7th responded to a fully-engulfed garage fire.It happened just before 6:00 p.m. at a home on N.
Loved ones remember 19-year-old Semar McClain, found shot in the head in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- He had come to Racine to attend a funeral, and now, his family is preparing for his own.
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.
Now a Super Bowl champ who signed a $4 million contract; has Racine's Chris Maragos changed?
RACINE (WITI) -- Never in his wildest dreams could he have imagined becoming a Super Bowl champ.
Get a closer look, there's a baby boom at the Racine Zoo!
RACINE (WITI) -- If you haven't been paying close attention, there's been a bit of a baby boom going on at the Racine Zoo.