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Racine Council Passes Procedural Changes by Veto-Proof Margins

Oct. 15, 2024 9:15p

(WGTD)---Agenda items that prompted a boycott of Racine City Council meetings by some members of the council were approved Tuesday night. The proposals had been opposed by Mayor Cory Mason who didn’t immediately bring the matters to the council floor for a vote, angering some...

Major Renovation Planned for Matheson Memorial Library in Elkhorn

Oct. 14, 2024 11:30a

(WGTD)---The public library in Elkhorn will benefit from a share of $115 million in federal COVID relief funds awarded by the Evers administration to libraries and community centers in Wisconsin. The funds will generally be used to improve public access to broadband. 

Matheson...

Area Building Projects Planned

Oct. 12, 2024 9p

(WGTD)---Construction projects are on the drawing board for an area high school, a day care and a college. 

The Somers Plan Commission will be reviewing plans put forth recently by Shoreland Lutheran High School. While nothing is final, the school is looking at a $15 million expansion...

Underrated Rocker With Carthage Ties is Recognized

Oct. 12, 2024 6:45p

(WGTD)---A singer-songwriter who put his craft and family ahead of the pursuit of stardom was noted and celebrated at Carthage College Friday night. 

An award-winning documentary on the life of Ike Reilly of the rock/blues/folk band “The Ike Reilly Assassination” was screened. The...

Racine Council Boycott May be Over

Oct. 10, 2024 7:45p 

(WGTD)---The boycott of Racine City Council meetings by six of its members appears to be over. 

Meeting Thursday night, the Council’s Executive Committee approved two of three proposals that proponents said were intended to strike a better balance of power between the mayor and...

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