Apr. 24, 2025 8:45p
(WGTD)---Kenosha County is launching an 'adopt-a-highway' program patterned after one that's been in place at the state level for years.
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman unveiled details of the initiative at an Earth Day event held this week at Brighton School.
Under the...
Apr. 24, 2025 3:20p
(WGTD)---A recount has affirmed the victory of Jamie McClendon in the Apr. 1 race for Racine County judge.
McClendon's election night margin over incumbent Jon Fredrickson was just 55 votes.
In the recount, Fredrickson picked up 8 votes--not enough to erase McClendon's winning...
Apr. 24, 2025 noon
(WGTD)---A driver being pursued by Mt. Pleasant Police lost control and crashed into a garage in a residential neighborhood early Thursday morning.
It happened in the 6000 block of Regency Hills Drive.
The driver—a 34-year-old man from Racine—was taken to the hospital with non...
Apr. 23, 2025 1:15p
(WGTD)---A Carthage College economics professor is among those economists who believe a recession is fairly likely as the result of President Trump’s tariffs and frequent policy changes.
Ron Cronovich spoke on a recent edition of WGTD’s Morning Show. "People are making long term...
Apr. 23, 2025 noon
From the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
This spring, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the dealer license or wholesale dealer license from 35 dealers throughout the state for illegal activities, including selling...
Apr. 23, 2025 7a
(WGTD)---Racine police stormed a house in response to a report of a home invasion and exchanged gunfire with a suspect. Despite kids and adults in the house, just the suspect--a 42-year-old man from Racine--sustained a minor injury.
The incident began around 6 p.m. Tuesday when...
Apr. 20, 2025 7:30a; Updated 4-22
(WGTD)---The 72-year-old man who was injured as the result of a police chase in Racine Saturday evening has died.
Daniel Brown of Racine passed away the following day, according to a news release issued Tuesday by the Racine County Sheriff's Office.
Brown's pickup was...
Apr. 18, 2025 2p
From Leadership Racine:
Hello Racine Art Enthusiasts,
We need your voice! Leadership Racine has created a quick and easy 5-minute survey to uncover how the arts shape our lives and strengthen our community in Racine County. This is your chance to share how the arts inspire you and...
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