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Kenosha Plan Commission: Two Big Projects; Two Different Reactions

WGTD December 5, 2019

Dec. 5, 2019 9:30p

(WGTD)----The Kenosha Plan Commission gave a thumbs up Thursday to a proposed high-rise residential and retail development targeted for vacant land just north of the Municipal Building. But another project got a cold reception.

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New WEDC CEO Says State Committed To Foxconn Deal

wpr.org December 5, 2019

Dec. 5, 2019 9:15p

(WPR)---The new head of Wisconsin's flagship economic development agency says the state will do everything it can to make sure its contract with Foxconn is successful.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers named Missy Hughes to lead WEDC ...

Arrest Made in One of Three Kenosha Shooings

WGTD December 5, 2019

Dec. 5, 2019 11:10a; Updated Dec.6 1p

(WGTD)---An arrest has been made in one of three shooting incidents that occurred this week.

57-year-old Eddie Pendleton of Kenosha is expected to be charged in connection with the death of 42-year-old Marlon...

More on Indian Trail High School Battery

WGTD December 4, 2019

Dec. 4, 2019 8:20p

(WGTD)---The Indian Trail High School administrator thought he had resolved a feud between two friends. But not much more than an hour later, one of the girls ran into his office bleeding profusely after having been assaulted by the...

Downtown Racine Landmark to Become a Boutique Hotel

WGTD December 4, 2019

Dec. 4, 2019 1:10p; Updated 10p to correct typos

(WGTD)---A new use has been found for a long-vacant, downtown Racine landmark.

The former Zahn's Dept. Store off of Monument Square will soon become an 80-room boutique hotel, complete with a 1st...

Kenosha Police Investigate Death

WGTD December 4, 2019

Dec. 4, 2019 10:29a; Updated 8:30p

(WGTD)---Kenosha police may have more to say Thursday about a death that occurred early Wednesday morning in the 3500 blk. of 50th St.

According to a news release, the call came in just before 4:30 a.m.

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Racine Hotels; Funds Freed for Waterford SRO; Carthage NASA Grant

WGTD December 3, 2019

Dec. 3, 2019 9:35p; Edited to correct typos Dec. 4

(WGTD)---With promises of Foxconn-fueled growth next door in Mt. Pleasant, the City of Racine may be on the cusp of seeing significant development in its downtown area. No fewer than three downtown hotel...