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Racine Blast & Fire Follow-up

Feb. 19, 2025 11:05a

(WGTD)---The 2600 blk. of Gilson Street in Racine remained closed Wednesday morning as authorities continued to assess damage from Tuesday night's explosion and fire that blew apart a duplex.

Two people were taken to the

KUSD Superintendent: Difficult Decisions Ahead in Wake of Referendum Loss

Feb. 19, 2025 10:45a

(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified Superintendent Jeff Weiss is taking the high road in reacting to Tuesday's referendum defeat.

House Explosion and Fire in Racine

Feb. 18, 2025 11:15p

From the Racine Fire Dept.:

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 17:38, the Racine Fire Department responded to an explosion and fire
in a side-by-side duplex on Gilson Street.

(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified’s five-year operational referendum lost by an eight-point-margin in Tuesday's spring primary, leaving the school board with a projected $19 million deficit for the upcoming budget year.

KPD Officer, Others, Injured in Crash

Feb. 16, 2025 8p

(WGTD)---A Kenosha police officer who'd been responding to a call collided with a vehicle that had failed to yield the right-of-way.

The accident occurred on Sheridan Rd. near Baker Park Saturday evening.

A Couple of Boos to KUSD Referendum Reference at Choral Fest Trigger Reactions from Parents, Students

Feb. 16, 2025 7:45p

(WGTD)---The nation’s coarse political climate has spilled over into the discussion over Kenosha Unified’s operational referendum.

Strategic Planning Underway at UW-Parkside

Feb. 15, 2025 9p

(WGTD)---Some major changes are in the wind at UW-Parkside as the school looks to increase enrollment, save money and better serve students and the community.

Kenosha Innovation Center Offering Leases

Feb. 15, 2025 8:15p

(WGTD)---A 'for rent' sign has been hung at the fledgling Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood.

The first building at the redevelopment site--LakeView Technology Academy--opened last month.

Chicago Man Faces Allegations of Odometer Fraud, Title Tampering, in Kenosha Court

Feb. 15, 2025 7:45p

(WGTD)---A Chicago man is accused of bilking Wisconsin residents by allegedly rolling back odometers and altering titles in vehicle sales.

Bassoonist Wins RSO's Young Artist Award

Feb. 12, 2025 6:35p

(WGTD)---A senior at Shoreland Lutheran High School in Somers won this year's Racine Symphony Orchestra's Young Artist Competition.