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City of Kenosha Hopes to Purchase 'Bonnie Hame' Property

Sept. 8, 2026 noon 

(WGTD)---A large tract of land in Kenosha off of 52nd St. and 30th Ave. that’s been vacant for decades could fall under the control of the city under a purchase deal. 

The “Bonnie Hame” neighborhood sprung up during WW II as temporary housing for workers who were making aircraft...

Noteworthy: Brent Mitchell

Sept. 8, 2026 11a

(WGTD)---A Texas singer/songwriter who landed in Kenosha draws inspiration from his varied life experiences.

Brent Mitchell is a high school dropout, a former hitchhiker, a warehouse supervisor, world traveler, ranch foreman, poet, husband and father--in addition to a guitarist...

Trip to Prison for a Convicted Kenosha Embezzler

Sept. 4, 2026 5p; Edited 9-5 to correct typo

(WGTD)---The largest embezzlement case in recent memory in Kenosha County ended Friday with a six year-long prison term for the offender. 

Bookkeeper Sarah Benson stole over $500,000 over an 18 month-long period from Elyon, a Kenosha-based property...

High School Football on WGTD Sports!

Sept. 3, 2026 11:30a

WGTD Sports is back with another season of local high school football on Facebook. 

Our live video stream of Indian Trail v Bradford begins just before Friday's 6 p.m. kickoff. 

We're anticipating a particularly competitive contest. Last week Bradford narrowly lost to Marquette...

UW-P Chancellor Encouraged by Strong First-Year Enrollment

Sept. 3, 2026 9:15a

(WGTD)---Officials at UW-Parkside hope that three not-so-little letters will boost school pride and pay off in indirect benefits. 

Sculpted, story-high letters in white—U-W-P—now stand in the circle in front of Parkside’s student center off of Wood Road. The display was paid for by...

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