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Racine Synagogue Attack Was Part of a Plot That Originated in New Jersey

WGTD November 17, 2019

Nov. 17, 2019 7:55p

(WGTD)---A spray-paint attack on a synagogue in Racine in September apparently was part of coordinated effort orchestrated by a New Jersey teenager.

18-year-old Richard Tobin was arrested last week after purportedly admitting to...

Community Matters: Racine Climate Conference

WGTD November 16, 2019

Nov. 16, 2019 7:05p: Updated Nov. 17

(WGTD)--- Global warming was the topic of Saturday's Community Matters on WGTD.

Guests were three people who spoke at a conference on climate change held in Racine this past weekend.

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Mars Cheese Castle to be Highlighted On Hit CNBC Show 'The Profit'

WGTD November 15, 2019

From Left to Right: Tyson Wehrmeister, Marcus Lemonis, and Natalie Brossard

Nov. 15, 2019 8:08am

(WGTD)---Marcus Lemonis travels across the country investing in small businesses that are in dire straits on the hit CNBC reality show “The Profit.” When local fans of the show saw a photo of Tyson Wehrmeister and Natalie Brossard of...

Online Grocer to Build in PP; KUSD Battery; Racine Fire; Judicial Retirement

WGTD November 14, 2019

Nov. 14, 2019 4:30p

(WGTD)---The parent company of Pick ‘n’ Save is partnering with another company to build an online grocery store in Pleasant Prairie. The 350,000 sq. ft. facility—to go up on Highway ‘H’ just south of Bain Station Rd.—will be the sixth...

Kenosha's Automated Garbage & Recycling Program Moves Forward

WGTD November 13, 2019

Nov. 13, 2019 9:20p; Edited on Nov. 14 to better reflect. Ald. Bogdala's concerns

(WGTD)---A few more details were revealed at a Public Works Committee meeting Wednesday night about Kenosha’s upcoming conversion to an automated curbside collection system...

New Mobile Grocery Store for Racine is Dedicated

WGTD November 13, 2019

Nov. 13, 2019 9:10p - Updated Nov. 14, 2019 11:20am with scheduling

(WGTD)---A grocery store on wheels will be making stops five days a week in Racine’s food deserts—areas of town where the nearest grocery store may be miles away.

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Racine Fire Dept. Rescues Two From Early-Morning House Fire

WGTD November 10, 2019

Nov. 10, 2019 2:05p

(WGTD)---Racine firefighters—called out for a house fire Sunday morning at 3:30—met one occupant at the door and rescued another from a bedroom.

The first firefighters on scene at 3511 19th St. spotted flames coming from a roof...

Community Matters: Leif Peterson, Grace Lutheran Church Welcome Center

WGTD November 10, 2019

Nov. 10, 2019 1:30p

(WGTD)---As temperatures dip, the coordinator of a part-time day shelter for the homeless in Kenosha is asking people to remember those who are struggling.

Leif Peterson directs the Grace Welcome Center at Grace Lutheran Church...