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  • Primary Ballot for Racine County Exec is Starting to Shape Up

    Sept. 26, 2024 1:45p; Updated 9-27 with Perez comment

    (WGTD)---A new candidate has emerged for the position of Racine County Executive. 

    Former Racine Piggly Wiggly store owner and philanthropist Ralph Malicki launched a campaign with a

  • Hot Off the Press: No Cat Litter Boxes in RUSD

    Sept. 25, 2024 7:15p

    (WGTD)---A sign of the times at Monday night’s Racine School Board meeting.
    During citizen comments, a woman who has a grandchild at Gifford K-8 got up and earnestly asked a question that she said had been bothering her for some time.

  • KUSD Releases Referendum Survey

    Sept. 25, 2024 7p

    (WGTD)---Kenosha Unified has rolled out a survey in preparation of consideration of an operating referendum to stave off the need for an estimated $19 million in cuts for the 2025-2026 budget year. 

  • What Makes Students Feel Safe at School?

    After millions spent on cameras, locks, notification systems and secure entrances, one of the most useful things might be the cheapest.

  • Kenosha: New Culvers and Starbucks Plus Other Development News

    Sept. 21, 2024 11a; Corrected 9-22 to reflect that the bank building targeted for coffee shop is still a bank for the time being. 

    Development news in Kenosha to report:

  • A Tavern With Strong Ties to Kenosha's Auto Manufacturing Heyday Reopens

    Sept. 21, 2024 10a

    (WGTD)---While Kenosha's auto industry isn't returning anytime soon, an establishment that was frequented by thousands of autoworkers has made a comeback.

  • Prison Term Given in School Theft Case

    Sept. 20, 2024 12:10p

    (WGTD)---At an emotional sentencing hearing Friday, a former administrator of a private school in Racine for special needs students was sent to prison for embezzlement. 

  • Reward Offered in Triple Shooting; Suspect Photo Released

    Sept. 19, 2024 8p

    (WGTD)---A reward is being offered for information that could help Mt. Pleasant Police solve a triple shooting that occurred over the Independence Day holiday. According to a news release, the police department and the FBI are offering a reward

  • Preliminary Enrollment Figures at UW-P Point Down & More News

    Also..
    Funeral services set for a WWII airman from Racine;
    Kamala Harris to hold a campaign rally in Madison;
    Racine man charged with attempted homicide;
    School security to be discussed in Justice Dept. sessions around the state;
    Tests underway on a

  • Racine Lands Digital Grant

    Sept. 15, 2024 11a

    (WGTD)---The City of Racine has been awarded a $576,000 state grant to bring laptops and WiFi to nearly 500 low-income residents. 

    The award is part of a $28 million program announced last week by Gov. Evers.