CAUGHT ON CAM: Cell phone video prompts questions about police take-down
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- For the first time, Green Bay police are talking about cell phone video that has gone viral.
Smash & grab: Car break-in victims feel "violated"
RACINE (WITI) -- Law enforcement officials are investigating after more than a dozen vehicles were broken into overnight Monday, April 21st into Tuesday, April 22nd on Racine's southwest side."Usually it`s pretty quiet here," Cyndy Eckblad said.Eckblad says early Tuesday morning, April 22nd, she and others woke up to the unexpected."I heard this thud, and then I heard kind of a crinkling.
Sexual assault victim turns terror into motivation & helps victims everywhere
RACINE (WITI) -- A sexual assault survivor in Racine is celebrating a victory.
Rudy the red-tailed hawk now has permanent home at Racine Zoo
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society says Rudy, a native Wisconsin red-tailed hawk and official mascot of Gateway Technical College, now has a permanent home in a special exhibit at the zoo.The female hawk came to the zoo from a wildlife rehabilitator and is healing from a broken wing.
Man carried out of home on Taylor Ave. in Racine after fire breaks out
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine Fire officials say a man had to be carried out of a home on Taylor Avenue in Racine on Sunday, April 13th after a fire broke out.Fire officials say the injured man was found on the third floor of the three-story structure."Carried him out.
17-year-old from Racine charged with criminal trespassing
RACINE (WITI) -- A 17-year-old from Racine has been charged in connection with an incident allegedly involving criminal trespassing.Braxxton Griffey of Racine faces one count of criminal trespassing -- a misdemeanor charge.On April 4th, 2014, just after 10:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence in the 2200 block of Harriet Street in Racine in reference to a burglary in progress.A 911 caller reportedly found male subjects in the residence -- and the subjects had run out of the rear door.A criminal complaint in the case says two women showed up to the home that they believed was vacant.
Racine Zoo extends half-price winter admission rates
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society is extending its half-price winter admission rates until Friday, April 18.
Mother, four children displaced by house fire in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine Fire officials say a mother and her four children are receiving temporary shelter via the American Red Cross after a fire on Tuesday, April 1st.The fire broke out at a home in on West Street, just before 7:00 p.m.Fire officials believe the fire was started by children playing with fire in an upstairs bedroom.The fire was contained to the bedroom, and quickly extinguished.The fire caused about $15,000 in damage.Fire officials say this home had no working smoke detectors.
Suspect arrested in connection with homicide in downtown Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a suspect has been arrested in connection with a weekend homicide in which a 21-year-old man lost his life.
Racine police identify 21-year-old man who died of gunshot wound
RACINE — Racine police have identified the 21-year-old man who died as a result of a gunshot wound on Saturday, March 29th.Police say 21-year-old Dulonden Ratliff of Kenosha was shot in the 300 block of Main Street in downtown Racine around 1:15 a.m.Ratliff was taken to the hospital, where he later died.Police ask that anyone with information on this incident call the investigations unit at 262-635-7756.You may also contact Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.
Racine McDonald's restaurants stepping up for Mitchell students
RACINE (WITI) – The seven McDonald’s restaurants in Racine will join forces on Monday, March 31st to raise funds for the fire-damaged Mitchell Elementary and Middle Schools.On that day, five percent from the entire day’s sales from each of the Racine McDonald’s restaurants will be donated to the schools’ rebuilding efforts.“The day after the fire, I received calls from several teachers and parents to ask about running a special fundraiser for Mitchell,” said Dave Jones who operates six McDonald’s restaurants with his family. “So the idea really came from the community wanting to help, and we were happy to come up with a plan.”Customers are also invited to donate school supplies at the restaurants, where McDonald’s personnel will ensure the supplies get into the hands of the teachers and students.The Racine McDonald’s restaurants participating in the fundraising event are:
Milwaukee man arrested for his 10th OWI offense in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials have announced the arrest of a 44-year-old man for his 10th OWI.Timothy Conley of Milwaukee was arrested on Wednesday, March 19th just before 12:30 p.m.Racine County Sheriff's officials were notified of a reckless driver headed southbound on I-94 near County Highway K.
Racine officials seize 19 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop
RACINE (WITI) -- Deputies with the Racine County Sheriff's office seized 19 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Monday, March 17th.
Students return to class at Mitchell Middle School after fire
RACINE (WITI) -- Students at Mitchell Middle School are back in class.
Demolition of damaged parts of Mitchell Elem. to begin Wednesday
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine Fire Department officials tell FOX6 News the damaged parts of Mitchell Elementary School will be demolished beginning Wednesday morning, March 12th.Fire ripped through the elementary school’s gym on Thursday, February 27th -- causing the roof to collapse.
Racine man charged after allegedly failing to pay hotel bills
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine man has been charged in connection with fraud of an inkeeper -- and faces two misdemeanor charges.41-year-old Donovan Williams of Racine faces one count of fraud on an innkeeper - non-payment (less than $2,500) and misdemeanor bail jumping.A criminal complaint in the case says an officer was dispatched to the Marriott Hotel in the 7100 block of Washington Avenue in the Village of Mount Pleasant on March 10th.Upon arrival, officers spoke with the front desk manager, who indicated that locked up in his room, Williams had been in the hotel since March 3rd -- and had an outstanding bill of $881.17.
Mitchell students excited to start at Wind Point on Wednesday
RACINE (WITI) -- The formerly vacant Wind Point Elementary School in Racine is being dubbed the "mini Mitchell." Students displaced after last week's fire at Mitchell School in Racine had the opportunity to tour Wind Point during an open house on Tuesday evening, March 4th.
Wind Point Elementary School nearly ready for Mitchell students
RACINE (WITI) -- On Wednesday, March 5th, elementary school students from Mitchell School will fill Wind Point Elementary School -- getting back into the classroom after a fire destroyed Mitchell School's gymnasium, and damaged other parts of the school.
Racine firefighters collect school supplies for Mitchell students
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine firefighters are working to assist Mitchell School students after a fire gutted parts of the school last week.Fire crews arrived on scene early Thursday morning, February 27th.