Delavan-Darien: A Majority Hispanic School District Considers Cutting its Dual Language Program
The number of Wisconsin students enrolled in bilingual programs is increasing while state aid is declining. Click for the WPR story.
Kenosha Father Charged With Felonies in Fatal Apartment Fire
Apr. 22, 2026 3:15p
(WGTD)---The father of the three children who died in Kenosha's Thanksgiving night fire last year has been charged with three counts of neglecting a child which results in death.
39 year-old Joshua Kannin's first court appearance has been scheduled for May 14th.
According to the...
Tercek Verdict; Carthage School of Health; Froedtert South Parking Ramp; Tavern Fire Cause
Apr. 21, 2026 2p; Updated 4-22 with new item
From WGTD News:
The Apr. 12th fire that heavily damaged a north side Kenosha bar was caused by somebody depositing smoking materials into a potted plant on the bar's deck. That's the finding of the Kenosha Fire Department. Investigators who looked into the...
Sewer Bypass; Emergency Declarations; New Coffee Shop
Apr. 20, 2026 9p
From WGTD News:
The City of Kenosha announced Monday that last Friday's storms forced the city to send raw sewage into Lake Michigan, the second time that happened during the stormy week. The diluted wastewater was discharged Friday into the city's storm sewer system at three...
Kerkman Officially Begins Her 2nd Term as Kenosha County Executive
Apr. 19, 2026 10p
(WGTD)---Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman was sworn in Sunday for her second term.
She took the oath of office before a small crowd of friends and family just outside of her third floor office in the county's Administration Building. The oath was administered by retired...
Fox River Floodwaters to Start Receding Monday
Apr. 19, 2026 9:45p
(WGTD)---The Fox River in western Kenosha County appears to be cresting at about four feet over flood stage.
As it moves through the watershed, rainwater from last week’s storms is expected to keep the river above flood stage for most of the week, even as the river slowly recedes...
Three GTC Presidential Finalists: On Campus and on the Radio
Apr. 19, 2026 2:45p
(WGTD)---In the long search for a permanent successor to Gateway Technical College President Ritu Raju, decision time is close at hand.
Three finalists will be at Gateway and on the radio Monday and Tuesday.
Phillip King currently serves as Executive Vice-President at Milwaukee...
Animal Rights Activists Storm Dane County Dog Breeding Facility
Dane County Sheriff: 'I want to be very clear, this is not a peaceful protest'. Click for WPR story.
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