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Police: No Explicit Threats Made in Advance of Kenosha Murder

Feb. 11, 2025 10:30p

(WGTD)---Kenosha police had no reason to suspect that anyone’s life was in danger in the hours before a new homeowner was killed a week ago Monday. 

The victim, 52-year-old Andrew Pfannkuche, had just moved into his home

Racine Officials Are Hoping For Fewer Snow Removal Complaints

Feb. 11, 2025 9:15p

(WGTD)---In Racine, officials and residents alike are hoping for a smoother snow removal operation with this latest storm than what took place following a significant snowfall in early January. 

A Public Works Department

Special Weather-Related Announcements

Updated Feb. 12 12:30p; 1:45p

Kenosha County government offices will be closed to the public at 3:30 p.m. today due to the inclement weather. Essential county operations will continue. Tonight's meeting of the County Board's Planning,

Evers Says He's Digging in to Fight for Daycares and Preschools

Feb. 11, 2025 12:40p

(WGTD)---Gov. Evers emphasized the importance of daycares and pre-schools with a visit Monday to a Head Start facility in Racine. 

Evers toured the Acelero Learning Next Generation Now Center, located adjacent to 21st

California Family With Local Connections Weighs Pros and Cons of Rebuilding

Feb. 9, 2025 6p

(WGTD)---8-year-old Maggie McGrath seemed to face the reality of having to leave her home last month in advance of an approaching wildfire sooner than her parents, Frank and Bridget McGrath. 

Racine City Council Member Passes

Feb. 6, 2025 2:30p

(WGTD)---A longtime member of the Racine City Council has died.

Mollie Jones, in the middle of serving her fifth, two-year term, passed away Tuesday night after having some health problems. 

Racine County Deputies Scramble to Avoid Injury on Icy Interstate

Feb. 6, 2025 11:30a

(WGTD)---Racine County Sheriff's deputies and motorists a like scrambled to avoid injury on ice-glazed I-94 Wednesday night.

We Energies Seeks Approval of 2nd Gas-Fired Power Plant in Paris

Feb. 5, 2025 3p

(WGTD)---The state Public Service Commission is considering whether to approve construction of a natural gas-fired power plant in the Town of Paris. 

The proposal has drawn opposition from environmental groups. 

Homicide Victim Identified; Suspect Appears in Court

Feb. 5, 2025 2:15p

(WGTD)---An Illinois man who had just bought a home in Kenosha was killed following a confrontation with the grandson of the late woman who used to own it.

41-year-old Justin Tercek appeared in Kenosha Court Wednesday to face

More Information Expected on Kenosha Murder; Bradford Swatting Incident; Racine Gunman

Feb. 4, 2025 9p

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