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Racine Police Officer Exonerated in Fatal Shooting

July 15, 2025 8p

(WGTD)--- A Racine police officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the shooting death last May of a 50-year-old Milwaukee man.

Police and Community Leaders Address Racine Gun Violence Following Fatal Shooting

July 15, 2025 7:30p; Update 7-16 with victim ID

(WGTD)---Racine's latest homicide victim apparently died after being caught in a crossfire. 

Impatient Postal Service Customer Allegedly Attacks Worker

July 14, 2025 8:45p

(WGTD)---A 29-year-old Racine man with a criminal history is accused of attacking a postal worker in her van last week.

Kenosha Police Investigate a Death

July 14, 2025 8:30p

Update July 15--police say they now believe the woman's death was related to medical not criminal reasons following an examination of the results of an autopsy. 

(WGTD)---Kenosha police are investigating a death.

New Music Venue Recommended for Kenosha License

July 14, 2025 8:15p

(WGTD)---A Kenosha man with a longtime goal of opening a small venue for touring musicians is one-step closer to securing a hard-to-get beer and liquor license in Kenosha. 

One Dead, Two Injured in Series of Racine Shootings

July 13, 2025 9:20p

(WGTD)---A fatal shooting in Racine Friday night was followed by four separate shootings Saturday night. 

KIN Gets State Grant

July 13, 2025 8:30p

(WGTD)---The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood—the redevelopment site in the heart of Kenosha where auto manufacturing once took place—is getting a state grant to further its goals and those of local entrepreneurs. 

Firm that Manages Festival Hall and Memorial Hall in Racine Eyes Kenosha's Southport Beach House

July 13, 2025 8:10p

(WGTD)---The company that manages Festival Hall and Memorial Hall for the City of Racine appears to be the lead contender for a contract to manage the recently-restored Southport Beach House in Kenosha. 5Kevents submitted a detailed

Racine Police Report Gunshot Death In Apparent Burglary

July 12, 2025 8:30a

From Racine Police: 

On July 11, 2025, at approximately 11:26pm, officers were called to the 800 block of St. Patrick St for a report of shots fired. 

New HALO Director Has Been There Herself

July 11, 2025 3:45p

(WGTD)---The new director of Racine’s largest homeless shelter can empathize with the people she serves.