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Individuals carry dogs out of Ridglan Farms on March 15, 2026. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office has referred charges to the local district attorney against 62 people involved in the March 15 incident. Source: Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs

Animal Rights Activists Storm Dane County Dog Breeding Facility

Dane County Sheriff: 'I want to be very clear, this is not a peaceful protest'. Click for WPR story.

Debris from a severe storm covers a sidewalk Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Janesville, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

NWS Working to Confirm Dozens of Tornadoes That Hit State Friday night

Communities begin clean up after strong storms lead to flooding, train derailment and widespread damage. Click for WPR story.

Standby For More Rough Weather; Somers Added to Areas Struck by Twisters

Apr. 16, 2026 9:45p
(WGTD)---At least five tornadoes were embedded in storms that struck the tri-county area of southeast Wisconsin this week. And the tally could potentially grow before Friday is done.

Another round of strong storms is expected to sweep through southern Wisconsin Friday evening. The...

Lee Rayburn will replace the retiring Larry Meiller.

WPR Names Lee Rayburn as New Host of its Popular Midday Call-In Show Heard on WGTD

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More Sanctions Loom For Kenosha County DA Solis

Apr. 14, 2026 8:45p; Updated 4-15

(WGTD)---Kenosha County Judge Jodi Meier says she'll decide at the end of the murder trial currently underway in her court on whether to issue sanctions against Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis.

On several occasions this week, Solis failed to comply with...

City of Kenosha Seeks Public's Help in Planning

Apr. 14, 2026 7:05p

From the City of Kenosha:

The City of Kenosha has released a community survey to help shape its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long‑range vision that will guide how the city grows and invests over the next 25 years.

All residents, business owners and community stakeholders are...

Matoska-Mentink with County Clerk Regi Waligora after filing her non-candidacy notice.

Longtime Kenosha County Clerk of Courts to Retire

Apr. 14, 2026 1:30p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Clerk of Courts Rebecca Matoska-Mentink is calling it quits.

She’s retiring from the position she’s held for the past 20 years when her current term expires at the end of the year.

Matoska-Mentink made it official Monday by filing a “Notification of Non-Candidacy...

Grace Lutheran front yard on Apr. 13, 2026.

For Sale: Grace Lutheran

Apr. 14, 2026 1:15p

(WGTD)---Grace Lutheran in Kenosha marked its 125th anniversary in February. Now it’s getting ready to close.

The once-robust congregation has dwindled in numbers, reflecting a nationwide trend. In addition, the church has been beset with several personality and operational...