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Tornado Watch covers most of Wisconsin.

Tornado Watch Until 8p

 Tornado Watch Number 129
  NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
  1240 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of Central and Eastern Iowa,  Northern and West-Central Illinois, Southeast Minnesota, far Northeast Missouri and Central and...

Standby For More Rough Weather; Somers Added to Areas Struck by Twisters

Apr. 16, 2026 9:45p
(WGTD)---At least five tornadoes were embedded in storms that struck the tri-county area of southeast Wisconsin this week. And the tally could potentially grow before Friday is done.

Another round of strong storms is expected to sweep through southern Wisconsin Friday evening. The...

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More Sanctions Loom For Kenosha County DA Solis

Apr. 14, 2026 8:45p; Updated 4-15

(WGTD)---Kenosha County Judge Jodi Meier says she'll decide at the end of the murder trial currently underway in her court on whether to issue sanctions against Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis.

On several occasions this week, Solis failed to comply with...

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City of Kenosha Seeks Public's Help in Planning

Apr. 14, 2026 7:05p

From the City of Kenosha: 

The City of Kenosha has released a community survey to help shape its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long‑range vision that will guide how the city grows and invests over the next 25 years. 

All residents, business owners and community stakeholders are...

Matoska-Mentink with County Clerk Regi Waligora after filing her non-candidacy notice.

Longtime Kenosha County Clerk of Courts to Retire

Apr. 14, 2026 1:30p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Clerk of Courts Rebecca Matoska-Mentink is calling it quits. 

She’s retiring from the position she’s held for the past 20 years when her current term expires at the end of the year. 

Matoska-Mentink made it official Monday by filing a “Notification of Non-Candidacy...

Grace Lutheran front yard on Apr. 13, 2026.

For Sale: Grace Lutheran

Apr. 14, 2026 1:15p

(WGTD)---Grace Lutheran in Kenosha marked its 125th anniversary in February. Now it’s getting ready to close.

The once-robust congregation has dwindled in numbers, reflecting a nationwide trend. In addition, the church has been beset with several personality and operational...

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