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Two Women Arrested for Trying to Sell Apple Knock-Offs

Sept. 29, 2026 5p

(WGTD)---Two Romanian nationals have been arrested at 7 Mile Fair in Raymond for allegedly trying to sell fake Apple products.

47 year-old Mihaela Caldararu and 20 year-old Valentina Brebenel are facing a charge of what's called "trafficking in counterfeit marks."

Racine county...

$1 Land Sale Approved by the Racine School Board

Sept. 29, 2026 1p 

(WGTD)---A proposal to build a new subdivision in Racine—the first in over 30 years—survived blow-back from some members of the Racine School Board Monday night.

Under a deal brokered by the city, the school district would sell the Giese Elementary School site on Byrd Ave for a...

Racine School Board Member Bellagio Censured by Peers

Sept. 29, 2026 11:30a

(WGTD)---The Racine School Board took the highly unusual step Monday night of censuring one of its own.

Using a fake name earlier this year, board member Michael Bellagio made a profane social media post against five women, including Racine County Democratic Party Kelly Gallaher...

Safe Haven Baby Box in Racine Used for a 2nd Time

Sept. 28, 2026 9:30p

(WGTD)---A newborn found to be in good health was turned over to Racine firefighters Sunday via the Safe Haven Baby Box that's mounted on the side of the Washington Ave. fire station. 

It's the second time that the box has been used since it was installed two years ago, thanks to...

Koreem Ozier Homicide: Self-Defense Claimed on Behalf of the Gunman

Sept. 28, 2026 3:15p

(WGTD) ---The attorney for the man who shot and killed Racine basketball standout Koreem Ozier says his client acted in the defense of his life and that of his friend.

23 year-old Collin Wallace was charged Monday with 1st Degree Intentional Homicide and bail jumping. A court...

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