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Kenosha Man Sought in Connection With Kenosha Overdose Cases

WGTD August 5, 2020

Aug. 5, 2020 5:15p

(WGTD)---A 34-year-old Kenosha man is being sought in connection with several overdose cases involving the dangerous drug Fentanyl.

Anderail Armstrong’s nickname is “Cash.” Armstrong is also wanted for questioning in a reckless...

Lake Michigan Trash Floats in With the High Waves and Strong Currents

WGTD August 4, 2020

Aug. 4, 2020 11:25p

(WGTD)---A strong northeast wind over the past couple of days blew water-logged trash and algae into the Kenosha harbor channel.

It piled up against the south wall, alarming passersby and generating dozens of comments on social...

Protesters March Thru Kenosha as County Board Debates Racism Resolution

WGTD August 4, 2020

Aug. 4, 2020 11p

(WGTD)---A group of marchers fighting for racial justice passed through Kenosha Tuesday night just as the County Board was debating a resolution promoting racial equality.

Supervisor Laura Belsky's resolution that declares racism...

Apartment Building Fire Damage Higher Than Initially Thought

WGTD August 4, 2020

Aug. 4, 2020 8:10p

(WGTD)---Residents of a Kenosha apartment building that was damaged by fire Sunday night will be away from their homes longer than anticipated.

The 16 residents of the 12-unit building on 57th Ave. near Pick 'n' Save have been...

Disabled Housing; Local 72 Apartments; Up for Commission Consideration

WGTD August 4, 2020

Aug. 4, 2020 7:10p

(WGTD)---This Thursday’s Kenosha Plan Commission agenda includes several higher-profile developments.

A company that wants to build apartments for disabled residents on the north side is trying again to gain approval. In addition...

Carthage Cuts Finalized

WGTD August 4, 2020

Aug. 4, 2020 5:25p

(WGTD)---Carthage College has finalized a restructuring plan that's designed to cut costs and position the school to deal with a shrinking pool of high school graduates.

According to a letter to students and alumni, 15 tenured...