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"Banana Boat' Used in Lake Michigan Rescue

Dec. 8, 2024 10:30a

Attic Sprinkler System Credited With Saving Lives in an Assisted Living Facility Fire

Dec. 7, 2024 7:30p; Corrected a couple of typos on 12-8

(WGTD)---A sprinkler system in the attic of a Kenosha assisted living facility saved lives and limited damage in a Friday evening fire, according to a Kenosha Fire Department battalion chief. 

Suspect Accused of Starting a Fire in a Kenosha Grocery Store

Dec. 5, 2024 6:15p

(WGTD)---A man who allegedly set a small fire in a south side Kenosha supermarket Wednesday evening said he'd been looking to get arrested because he had nowhere else to go. 

In Area For Less Than a Year, Eli Lilly Announces an Expanded Footprint

Dec. 5, 2024 5:45p

(WGTD)---A major pharmaceutical company that bought a small drug manufacturing plant in Kenosha County earlier this year announced a huge expansion Thursday. 

Drug Company Announces $3 billion Investment in Kenosha Area

Dec. 5, 2024 4p

(WGTD)---Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announces construction of a $3 billion manufacturing campus in the Kenosha area, creating 750 permanent jobs. More to come. 

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Mother Chronicles 15-Year-Long Battle on Behalf of Her Son

Dec. 5, 2024 1:40p

(WGTD)---A Caledonia mother's unrelenting fight on behalf of her disabled son was profiled on

D-A Elect Solis: No Need to Panic Over Office Staffing Outlook

Dec. 5, 2024 12:45p

(WGTD)---Kenosha County’s new district attorney says he believes the office won’t be hit with a mass exodus of attorneys as a result of last month’s election. 

Paying Respects to the Mastermind of the Modern-Day RTG

Dec. 2, 2024 11a

(WGTD)---A memorial tribute on WGTD last week to Norm McPhee, the man described as the founding father of the modern-day Racine Theatre Guild, was as much about the Theatre Guild’s history as it was about McPhee himself. 

Get to Know the Candidates Running for Racine County Exec

Nov. 30, 2024 6:45p

(WGTD)---WGTD will be hosting a forum for the two candidates for Racine County Executive that are on the December special election ballot.

Racine Firefighter Positions Could be on the Line in April

Nov. 26, 2024 12:35p

(WGTD)---A Racine City Council committee is recommending that an operational referendum be placed on the April ballot to fund firefighter positions. 

Monday night's vote by the Finance and Personnel Committee was unanimous