By Bill Houston With growing concern about the spread of the novel coronavirus spreading into the U.S., the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, local health department officials, and the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported the first confirmed case in Wisconsin. The unidentified adult — who has a […]
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5th Traffic Stop In 2 Years Leads To Seizure Of 1 Lb.Of Marijuana, DA says
By Bill Houston Caledonia, WI — The latest traffic stop of a Racine man with a history of moving and vehicle violations resulted in the discovery and seizure of over 1 lb. of marijuana. Jose A. Partida, 1938 Racine St., made his initial court appearance in front of Racine County Judicial Court Commissioner Alice Rudebusch, […]
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Halloween Rumor Leads To Felony Sexual Assault Charges
By Bill Houston Burlington, WI — A rumor, believed to be started by an 18-year-old male, has led to multiple charges filed against Gavin W. Moore, 5101 328th Ave., after the accused bragged about engaging in sexual acts with a minor at Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Pkwy., Thursday, Oct. 31. Moore is accused of […]
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New Details Unfold In 1999 Jane Doe Killing
By Bill Houston Racine, WI — A 20-year-old cold case reached its boiling point Friday morning, Nov. 8, when Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling revealed the identity of a woman whose badly beaten body was discovered in a cornfield in the town of Raymond in 1999. “Jane Doe” has finally been identified as Peggy Lynn […]
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Two Men Rescued From Early Morning House Fire
By Bill Houston Racine, WI — No injuries were reported after the Racine Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire, 3511 19th St., Sunday, Nov. 10. When firefighters arrived on the scene just before 3:30 a.m. they saw flames coming from a roof vent on the north side of the single-story rental property. […]
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4th District Racine Alderwoman Tracey Larrin Resigns
By Bill Houston Racine, WI — In a letter to Mayor Cory Mason Friday, Nov. 8, 4th District Alderwoman Tracey Larrin resigned from the Racine City Council. Pointing to ongoing health issues and a new work schedule, Larrin wrote “Mayor Cory Mason, please let this serve as official notice that as of Friday, November 8, […]
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Early Morning Single-Vehicle Crash Leads To 2 Drunk Driving Arrests
By Bill Houston Yorkville, WI — The report of a crash in the 17300 block of Durand Ave. shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 led to 2 separate arrests for drunk driving. When deputies from the Racine County Sheriff’s Department arrived on the scene of the crash they discovered a telephone pole knocked over, […]
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Parent Teacher Conferences Ends With Multiple Charges for Union Grove Mother
By Bill Houston Union Grove, WI — A Union Grove woman is in custody after the principal at her children’s elementary school called police Oct. 30 when she appeared to show up intoxicated for parent-teacher conferences. According to the Racine County District Attorney’s criminal complaint, it was the second time in two weeks the principal […]
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1 Dead, 1 Injured In Early Morning Traffic Accident
By Bill Houston Caledonia, WI — A 36-year-old man is dead, a 38-year-old man hospitalized with serious injuries and an investigation is underway following an early morning traffic crash Nov. 1. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. when a white VW Jetta traveling southbound on N. Green Bay Road near Louise Lane went off […]
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Lakeside COP House Haunted for Halloween
By Bill Houston Mount Pleasant, WI — Don’t let the scary masks fool you. The fun was real for a number of children who attended a local haunted house put on by the police department. Officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department and area volunteers transformed the Lakeside COP (Community Oriented Policing) House, 2237 Mead St., […]
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Union Grove Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography
By Bill Houston Union Grove, WI — A Racine County Sheriff’s Department investigation into a cyber tip sent from Instagram to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has led to child pornography charges against a Union Grove man. Jay R. Demant uploaded a 27-second long video to Instagram under the username “jaydemant394” […]
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Waukesha Man Facing 6th OWI Charge
By Bill Houston Dover, WI — A Waukesha man stands accused of drunk driving after a deputy with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department witnessed him swerve into oncoming traffic. Kenneth Michael Cooley was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with suspicion of drunk driving at 4:21 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. If convicted of the […]
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OSI Industries Recalling Over 4,200 Lbs. of Frozen Beef Patties
By Bill Houston Fort Atkinson, WI — OSI Industries LLC is recalling over 4,200 lbs. of frozen beef patty products that may be contaminated with metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Monday, October 28. Subject to the USDA Class I Recall are 38-lb. bulk lined boxes […]
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Racine Woman Facing Two Domestic Abuse Charges
By Bill Houston Racine, WI — A 39-year-old Racine woman faces two domestic abuse charges after officers from the Caledonia Police Department responded to a 911 call from her fiancé on the night of Thursday, October 24. Katherine A. Brouillette was charged Friday by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with a misdemeanor battery and […]
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Educators Celebrates its $5,000 and $1,000 Saver’s Sweepstakes Winners
By Bill Houston Mount Pleasant, WI — On Thursday, October 24, Educators Credit Union will celebrate its grand prize Saver’s Sweepstakes winners during an event at its home office, 1326 Willow Rd. The Saver’s Sweepstakes is a prize-based savings account that allows members to earn up to six sweepstakes entries per month, for every $25 […]
