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'Make My Move' Hopes to Move People to Racine

Dec. 19, 2025 11a

(WGTD)---The City of Racine’s population has been sagging in recent years. So when Mayor Cory Mason heard about a program that could help turn things around he jumped at it. 

The city is expected to apply for a state grant to help fund a campaign to draw people to Racine. "We're...

KIN Fosters a New UW-P Collaboration

Dec. 18, 2025 6p

(WGTD)---A partnership between a new company and UW-Parkside that was birthed in the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood is expected to bring the benefits of artificial intelligence to small and medium-sized businesses in the area while giving students a hands-on experience in the field...

AmeriCorps Staffers to Return to the Racine Zoo in 2026

Dec. 18, 2025 5:15p

(WGTD)---A court battle against the Trump administration has led to funding being restored to the AmeriCorps program. 

Gov. Evers office has announced that the state received $9.3 million to support 20 AmeriCorps programs, including one at the Racine Zoo. 

Zoo Director Beth Heidorn...

Search for the Next Gateway President in Full Swing

Dec. 15, 2025 7:15p

(WGTD)---A 14-page, online brochure that's part of the campaign that's designed to generate a robust field of applicants for the position of Gateway Technical College president has been posted. It includes a lengthy job description, background information on the college and the...

Lead Lateral Replacement Project in Racine Gets Funding Boost

Dec. 15, 2025 3:40p

(WGTD)---The City of Racine is receiving a $40 million infusion into its ongoing program to replace lead water pipes from the street into homes and businesses. 

Federal funding is being funneled to Racine and 28 other communities from the state DNR to help ensure that Wisconsinites...

Packers Tour to Benefit Habitat for Humanity in Kenosha and Racine

Dec. 15, 2025 3:20p

(WGTD)---The Packers’ annual Tailgate Tour to raise money for various non-profits in the region will be in Mt. Pleasant this spring.

Habitat For Humanity of Racine and Kenosha Counties will be the beneficiary of an event that they'll stage at Campus Park on April 14th from 5 to 7...

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