RACINE — An attic fire on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 24) caused an estimated $40,000 in damages to a home at 1331 Howe St., according to the Racine Fire Department (RFD). No one was injured. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before 2 p.m. on a report of a possible structure fire. The first firefighters […]
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After alleged gunfight, 26-year-old man faces life in prison
RACINE — A 26-year-old Racine man is facing the rest of his life in prison after allegedly participating in a gunfight that traversed the south side of the city and in Mount Pleasant that thankfully didn’t end in tragedy. Drakkar McKinney originally faced charges in Racine County Circuit Court in July 2021 related to this […]
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Defense files appeal after man acquitted of murder, sentenced to over 17 years prison
RACINE — A man acquitted of murder but convicted of lesser charges is appealing his case on allegations the Racine County DA’s Office muddled the accusations – and defense counsel failed to take corrective actions. The defendant is also seeking a new sentencing on the grounds the judge continued to the sentencing portion of the […]