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Racine City Council Member Passes

Feb. 6, 2025 2:30p

(WGTD)---A longtime member of the Racine City Council has died.

Mollie Jones, in the middle of serving her fifth, two-year term, passed away Tuesday night after having some health problems. 

"Racine today lost a wonderful public servant," said Mayor Cory Mason. "Somebody else will...

Racine County Deputies Scramble to Avoid Injury on Icy Interstate

Feb. 6, 2025 11:30a

(WGTD)---Racine County Sheriff's deputies and motorists a like scrambled to avoid injury on ice-glazed I-94 Wednesday night.

Just before 10, freezing rain started to make driving treacherous. Over 20 accidents occurred, leading to multiple spin-outs, jack-knifed semis and four...

We Energies Seeks Approval of 2nd Gas-Fired Power Plant in Paris

Feb. 5, 2025 3p

(WGTD)---The state Public Service Commission is considering whether to approve construction of a natural gas-fired power plant in the Town of Paris. 

The proposal has drawn opposition from environmental groups. 

While they applaud We Energies' move away from coal, the groups say natural...

Homicide Victim Identified; Suspect Appears in Court

Feb. 5, 2025 2:15p

(WGTD)---An Illinois man who had just bought a home in Kenosha was killed following a confrontation with the grandson of the late woman who used to own it.

41-year-old Justin Tercek appeared in Kenosha Court Wednesday to face charges that included 1st Degree Intentional Homicide and...

Racine Police Seeking More Information on Gunman Near School

Feb. 4, 2025 10a

From Racine Police: 

On 2/3/25 at approximately 1307hrs, police responded to the 700B of Grand Avenue for a report of a man with a gun. 

Wisconsin Lutheran School Staff reported that while students were out for recess, a male who appeared to be intoxicated displayed a firearm. Further...

Kenosha Homicide Investigation Underway

Feb. 3, 2025 9p

(WGTD)---Kenosha police are investigating a homicide that occurred Monday on the city’s south side. 

A 52-year-old man is dead, and a 41-year-old man is in custody as a “person of interest”.  

According to a news release, police responded to a report of a possible residential entry in...

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