Police identified 34-year-old Jacob Zappa of Waukesha as the Pizza Ranch worker who died Monday after being hit by a garbage truck in Burlington.
Drunken driving and older drivers are key factors. Better signage, redesigned roads and flashing alert systems can help prevent the problem, experts say.
Lake Geneva’s next Bacon Fest promises to be the biggest local celebration yet of one of America’s favorite foods.
Racinian Jeanne Whiteside hosted Southeastern Wisconsin’s first annual sock crank-in event, where participants made socks, mittens, and more using circular sock knitting machines.
Children petted dogs, kittens and rabbits Tuesday morning during a monthly “Furry Tales” program at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine campus, 8900 16th St.
Children petted dogs, kittens and rabbits Tuesday morning during a monthly “Furry Tales” program at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine campus, 8900 16th St.
Thunderstorms will be common across southern Wisconsin Tuesday evening and some are expected to produce hail and damaging wind. Flooded roads are possible as well and a couple of tornadoes can't be ruled out. Full details in our updated forecast.
Thomas Roanhouse will step down from his role as Racine County Board chairman, he announced at the board's April 9 meeting.
Brett Nielsen remained the winner of the Racine County Board District 8 Supervisor following a recount Monday of votes in the April 2 election.
A 36-year-old West Allis man died after a two-vehicle collision near State Highway 38 and Emmertsen Road on April 9, according to the Caledonia Police Department.
The City of Burlington is considering submitting another application for state funds for an Echo Lake project.
A new vending machine is available in Sturtevant, offering Narcan and fentanyl test strips to the public at no cost in an effort to combat opioid overdoses in Racine County.
A jury found David Luckett Jr. guilty in the death of 20-year-old Deveon Robbins in May 2021.
Lake Geneva Tourism Commission awards $25,000 grant to help promote Bacon Fest
Showers and storms are likely across southern Wisconsin during the late afternoon and evening Tuesday. Damaging wind and hail could occur in spots and isolated flooding is possible. Get all the details on the timing and hazards in our weather update.
Raymond School has chosen a new leader.
An employee at a Pizza Ranch restaurant was killed Monday when he was struck by a garbage truck in the parking lot, according to the Burlington Police Department.
Facing a gunman through her sliding glass door, Natasha Iverson's only thought was to save her children.
Shepherds College is increasing its efforts to raise scholarship money, after the U.S. Department of Education ruled that the college's students no longer qualify for federal financial aid.
The Racine Unified School District and a teachers union appear to have reached a deal regarding staff base wages next school year.
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies. But that hasn’t been the case.
The Racine County Sheriff's Office welcomed K9 Clyde during a training event last Thursday.
A civil lawsuit filed Thursday against the Raymond School Board alleges a violation of open meetings law related to a December 2022 retreat.
Fred Wagner-Richardson, accused in the 1987 killing of his ex-wife Derby Wagner-Richardson, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court, online court records show.
Prosecutors have filed an arson charge against a woman accused of setting her house on fire and wielding a knife in a rampage that continued in a police squad car.
William McCoy has pleaded not guilty in connection to the January shooting death of Burlington resident Jason Taylor.
A Kenosha woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday to allegations of her involvement in a deadly hit-and-run in Rochester, according to online court records.
A new scout troop in Burlington has been created just for girls, empowering them to tackle the same outdoor adventures and other scouting experiences previously reserved for boys.
The Fire Prevention Bureau is investigating a house fire that happened April 9 in the 900 block of Walnut Street as an act of arson.
Last year, Waterford High School golfer Robbie Meyers had the second-best average among Racine County golfers at 40.0 for nine holes.
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The poll is the first since Republican Eric Hovde entered the race for the seat currently held by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who is seeking a third term in November.
Hy-Vee will add Strack & Van Til's 22 grocery stores to its portfolio of 550 stores, which includes supermarkets as well as drugstores, pharmacies, restaurants and convenience stores.
The layoffs are set to begin at the family-owned North Aurora dairy June 11 because of a plant closure, the notification said.
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