Apr. 16, 2026 9:45p
(WGTD)---At least five tornadoes were embedded in storms that struck the tri-county area of southeast Wisconsin this week. And the tally could potentially grow before Friday is done.
Another round of strong storms is expected to sweep through southern Wisconsin Friday evening. The...
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Apr. 14, 2026 8:45p; Updated 4-15
(WGTD)---Kenosha County Judge Jodi Meier says she'll decide at the end of the murder trial currently underway in her court on whether to issue sanctions against Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis.
On several occasions this week, Solis failed to comply with...
Apr. 14, 2026 7:05p
From the City of Kenosha:
The City of Kenosha has released a community survey to help shape its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long‑range vision that will guide how the city grows and invests over the next 25 years.
All residents, business owners and community stakeholders are...
Apr. 14, 2026 1:30p
(WGTD)---Kenosha Clerk of Courts Rebecca Matoska-Mentink is calling it quits.
She’s retiring from the position she’s held for the past 20 years when her current term expires at the end of the year.
Matoska-Mentink made it official Monday by filing a “Notification of Non-Candidacy...
Apr. 14, 2026 1:15p
(WGTD)---Grace Lutheran in Kenosha marked its 125th anniversary in February. Now it’s getting ready to close.
The once-robust congregation has dwindled in numbers, reflecting a nationwide trend. In addition, the church has been beset with several personality and operational...
'It's extremely disappointing that this has got to this point': Daniel Riedel bought 116 acres of farmland in Union Grove in 2004. Click for the WPR story.
Apr. 12, 2026 11:15a; Updated at 7:15p; Updated 4-13
(WGTD)---The cause and origin of a fire that heavily damaged a north side Kenosha neighborhood tavern remained under investigation Monday.
Firefighters were dispatched Sunday at 12:34 a.m. to Kenosha Beer Gardens at 3501 14th Ave., according to a...
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