WGTD Speaks With Racine Mayor Mason About His Decision to Decline a Reelection Bid

WGTD's David Cole talked to Racine Mayor Mason about his decision to pass on a reelection bid. Mason's current term ends in April. Click for the interview. 

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Racine Mayor Mason to Bow Out After Term Ends

Oct. 6, 2026 10:15

From Racine Mayor Cory Mason

Today, Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced that he will not seek re-election in April of 2027.

“Twenty years ago today, on November 7, 2006, this community first elected me to the state Assembly. I went on to win eight more elections; five as a state...

Charges Filed Against Union Grove School Administrator

Nov. 5, 2026 4p; Updated Nov. 6 with board action

(WGTD)---The child porn case against Union Grove High School district administrator Thomas Johnson has some unusual twists and turns.

For one thing, investigators who examined Johnson's two phones came up with just two photos of what appear to be child...

KUSD Referendum Planning May Continue Despite New Legislature

Nov. 4, 2026 3:15p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified Superintendent Jeff Weiss says he’s recommending that the school board continue the planning process for a possible April funding referendum, even though voters on Tuesday elected what would appear to be a more public education-friendly group of legislators...

Gateway Taps a Lake County Fundraiser and Planner to Lead New GTC Office

Nov. 4, 2026 12:30p

(WGTD)---A woman with a background in philanthropy, higher education and workforce development in Lake County has been picked to fill a new position at Gateway Technical College.

Laura Gergely will become Gateway's first Vice President of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships...

UGHS Superintendent Arrested in Child Porn Case

Nov. 4, 2026 noon; Updated with district comment at 3:30p 

(WGTD)---The principal of Union Grove High School will take over at least temporarily for District Administrator Thomas Johnson who was arrested Wednesday on child porn charges. 

In a statement, Union Grove High School Board President Diane...

Referendum Results; Sheriff Races; Kenosha Court Clerk

Nov. 4, 2026 1:30a 

(WGTD)---Donald Vandervest will be Racine County’s next sheriff, replacing Christopher Schmaling who’s retiring. Vandervest, an investigator in the department running as a Democrat, narrowly defeated Sheriff’s Dept. Captain Cary Madrigal. In Kenosha County, Sheriff Dave Zoerner...

Both the State Senate and Assembly Flip From Red to Blue

Nov. 4, 12:30a 

(WGTD)---The blue wave that swept the nation Tuesday did not bypass the Wisconsin legislature.

Democrats flipped both houses from Republican control, giving Gov.-Elect Crowley a better chance to accomplish his agenda. It’ll be the first time that Democrats will control both houses...