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WGTD at 101.7 in Elkhorn will be off the air for a few days. We're in the process of moving our Elkhorn antenna from one Walworth County Sheriff's Office tower to another. The tower that we're currently on is being decommissioned by the sheriff. 

103.3- Lake Geneva will remain on the air through this...

Federal Funds Allocated to Local Projects

Feb. 5, 2026 3:15p

(WGTD)---The recently-passed federal government funding bill includes money for various projects in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties. 

$5 million has been allocated to Racine County’s $38 million behavioral health building that’s nearing completion on Taylor Ave. 

$3 million...

Shooting Update

Feb. 5, 2026 11:45a

(WGTD)---Grief counselors and extra security are on hand at two Kenosha high schools following a Wednesday night shooting that left a Bradford High School student dead and two Indian Trail students injured.

A 19-year-old and a 16-year-old were taken into custody, according to...

One Teen Dead, Two Injured, in Library Square Neighborhood Shooting

Feb. 5, 2026 9:45a

From Kenosha Police: 

Kenosha, WI — On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., officers with the Kenosha Police Department responded to the 600 block of 60th Street for a report of multiple individuals who had been shot. 

Upon arrival, officers located three injured...

Funding Issues Are Part of Gateway's 'State of the College' Address

Feb. 4, 2026 3:30p

(WGTD)---The interim president of Gateway Technical College says neither state support nor the local property tax levy can no longer be relied upon to enable the college to remain innovative and serve all of the needs of employers.

Morgan Phillips made his remarks at Gateway’s...

Bell-to-Bell Student Cell Phone Ban May be on the Horizon in RUSD

Feb. 4, 2026 noon

(WGTD)--It appears that it’s just a matter of time before the use of cell phones by students is banned in all Racine Unified schools, from the start of the school day to the end of the day. 

Board members have expressed support for such a ban, on top of a recent state mandate that...

WWII Vet Celebrates 100th Birthday

Jan. 30, 2026

From the City of Kenosha: 

The City of Kenosha honored lifelong resident and World War II veteran Edward W. Maurer on Friday, as Mayor David Bogdala proclaimed Jan. 30 as Edward W. Maurer Day in recognition of Maurer’s 100th birthday and a century of service to country, family and...

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