RACINE — A 22-year-old Milwaukee man is facing the rest of his life in prison for the alleged sexual assault of a young female relative on multiple occasions. Derek Roig was charged Friday, April 28, in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count each of repeated sexual assault of a child and forcing a […]
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State lawmakers near deal to increase state shared revenue to Racine County communities
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave were part of a press conference on Thursday, April 27, to announce that state lawmakers are close to a deal that would return millions of dollars to Racine County communities through a 10% increase in state shared revenue. “We will have a greater ability to fund services that […]
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Driver charged in hit-and-run that killed Anthony Morales on December 22
RACINE — The man accused of striking and killing Anthony Morales in a hit-and-run accident last December has been charged. Shawn Shelton, 42, of Racine, was charged Friday, April 28, in Racine County Circuit Court with a single felony count of hit-and-run resulting in death. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison, […]
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Man accused of firing AR-15 at mom’s ex-boyfriend facing nearly 20 years prison
UNION GROVE — A 27-year-old man is facing nearly two decades behind bars after allegedly firing a handful of shots from an AR-15 at his mom’s ex-boyfriend when the man visited their home to retrieve his belongings. Dominic Irizarry, of Union Grove, was charged Tuesday, April 25, in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony […]
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Johnson Insurance sold to Risk Strategies, all 140 positions retained
RACINE — Johnson Insurance Services will become Risk Strategies under the terms of an acquisition deal announced on Wednesday, April 26, that retains all 140 employee positions. “Risk Strategies didn’t have a presence in Wisconsin until now,” said Carmen Tenuta, vice president of public relations for Johnson Financial Group. “Because of that, all employee positions […]
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Update: Former Racine Alder John Tate malfeasance case dismissed without prejudice
Update 2:15 p.m.: Racine County Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz on Tues., April 25, dismissed without prejudice the case against former Racine Alderman John Tate II. Racine County Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz dismissed the felony charge against former Racine Ald. John Tate II of having a public interest in a private contract while holding […]
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Former Alder John Tate II facing charge of malfeasance in office; will appear May 11
RACINE — Former Racine Alder John Tate II is facing more than three years in prison for allegedly committing malfeasance in office. Tate, 38, will appear Thursday, May 11, in Racine County Circuit Court to face a single felony count of having public interest in a private contract while holding public office. If convicted, he […]
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Man charged with sending lewd photos, threatening messages to Shepherd’s College student; facing 3 months in jail
RACINE COUNTY — A 20-year-old Racine man is facing the next three months in jail after he allegedly sent photos of his genitalia and threatening messages to a Shepherd’s College student. Logan McBride was charged on Tuesday, April 18, in Racine County Circuit Court with a single misdemeanor count of using a computer to send […]
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Burlington man allegedly admits to sexual assault of a child under 13
BURLINGTON — Racine County Sheriff’s deputies say a 21-year-old Burlington man denied the sexual assault of a small child before admitting he had sexual contact with the child on multiple occasions. According to a press release from Racine County Sheriff’s Office, investigators responded to reports of Seth Beining sexually assaulting a small child. A forensic […]
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Man accused of fraud against Racine halfway house facing 30+ years in prison
RACINE — Resident workers at a Racine halfway house for men told police a former housemate and co-worker of theirs wrote and cashed fraudulent checks totaling more than $5,000. Robert L. Smith, 55, of Racine, was charged Friday, April 14, in Racine County Circuit Court with two felony counts each of theft against a financial […]
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Man accused of trying to hit utility flagger facing 12-1/2 years prison
CALEDONIA — A 19-year-old Caledonia man is facing the next decade in jail after he allegedly drove his truck directly at a utility flagger, causing that person to jump into a ditch to avoid being struck. Trevor Bolin was charged Thurs., April 13, in Racine County Circuit Court with a single felony count of first-degree […]
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Woman charged with violating restraining order, attacking her baby’s father, facing 2 years in jail
RACINE — A 22-year-old Racine woman is facing two years in jail after she allegedly violated a restraining order against her when she attacked her baby’s father. Kalies Majors was charged Wednesday, April 12, in Racine County Circuit Court with one misdemeanor count each of knowingly violating a domestic abuse injunction (the restraining order), battery, […]
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Wrestling coach accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old student
Editor’s note: This story has been updated as it had incorrect information that was able to be corrected when an updated report was available from Racine County Sheriff’s Office. The accused person is not affiliated with Raymond Schools. RACINE COUNTY — Alejandro Guardiola, an assistant wrestling coach with a travel team that practices in the […]
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Cardinal Stritch closing permanently May 22; students wonder about next steps
MILWAUKEE — Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee is closing permanently on May 22. University President Dr. Dan Scholz made the announcement Monday, April 10. In his video announcement, Scholz says the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi have “accepted the recommendation of the school’s Board of Trustees” to end operations next month. Students were informed […]
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Spring 2023 election results: Racine alder races: Land retains seat, Kelly comes out ahead of Taft
RACINE — Voters in Racine’s aldermanic districts 11 and 13 voted to keep incumbent Mary Land but to give political newcomer Renee Kelly a chance on the Common Council, respectively. Unofficial results from Racine County Clerk Wendy Christensen posted the results with 100% of precincts reporting. In District 11, Land came out ahead of challenger […]