Racine & Me: Racine PD's New K-9 Team, K-9 Training, Best Small New Business: Racine Brewing Company (2/17/2019)

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New K-9 Team

Meet the Racine Police Department’s newest K-9 handler and his K-9 Maxx. Officer Angelo Sackmann and his dog just completed training. Find out what they do when they hit the streets of Racine for the “Power Shift” from 7 PM – 2 AM.

K-9 Training

The Racine Police Department is now training its K-9s in-house. Officer Steve Beal explains why the department made the change. He also gives us an inside look at what it takes to teach the dogs to sniff out suspects and detect drugs. Then watch as K-9 Maxx hunts for something hidden in the CBS 58 News studio.  

Best Small New Business: Racine Brewing Company

The Downtown Racine Corporation just named Racine Brewing Company the best small new business. The honor is for capturing the community’s attention and enhancing the downtown area. The husband and wife team behind the brewery explain why they wanted to open in Racine. They also show us what’s on tap and how they brew the beer.

Craft Beer Week Events

Toast the end of February with Racine’s Craft Beer Week! The owners of Racine Brewing Company run through the events they have planned including a beer release, a day with the brewer, a beer garden escape room, and more.