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Pastor, Former KUSD Principal, Sought on Fresh Sexual Assault Charges

March 13, 2026 1:15p

(WGTD)---A former Kenosha Unified principal who beat sexual assault charges that were filed against him in 2019 is being sought in connection with new allegations. 

Kenosha Police said Friday that investigators have established "probable cause" to arrest Curtiss Tolefree Jr. for...

Weather-Related Notices

Mar. 13, 2026

A Snow Emergency in the City of Racine will be in effect from 3:00pm on Sunday until 6:00am on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is predicting a significant snowfall during this period of time. This means there shall be no parking permitted on either side of the city’s arterial and...

Kenosha Man's Studio is Spotlighted by a Gubernatorial Visit

Mar. 12, 2026 8:15p; Edited on 3-13  to clarify a couple of points

(WGTD)---A Kenosha man who operates what he says is the state's most advanced virtual video production studio is looking forward to an uptick in business thanks to recently-approved film tax credits. 

Alex Kudrna set up his studio-...

Not Good: High Wind Warning & Winter Storm Watch

NWS 3-12-2026 3p 

Here's an update regarding the snow showers and high winds Friday, as well as the potential for a major winter storm Saturday night through Monday.

Bottom Line Up Front: Friday Morning to Friday Evening

  • A strong cold front will sweep through the region early Friday morning, bringing...

Kenosha County Prosecutors Still in Short Supply; D-A Deflects Questions

Mar. 11, 2026 8:30p 

(WGTD)---The Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office continues to struggle with staffing challenges.

The number of assistant district attorneys has hovered around a dozen for months, even though the authorized strength is about 22. 

By comparison, Racine County District Attorney...

Spring Election Forums to be Hosted by WGTD

Mar. 9, 2026 10p

WGTD will be hosting a pair of spring election candidate forums in Kenosha and Racine.

 The first one is coming up Tuesday evening (Mar. 10) in the Madrigrano Auditorium on Gateway’s Kenosha campus. Candidates in contested races for Kenosha City Council, Kenosha County Board and...

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