Apr. 19, 2026 10p
(WGTD)---Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman was sworn in Sunday for her second term.
She took the oath of office before a small crowd of friends and family just outside of her third floor office in the county's Administration Building. The oath was administered by retired...
Apr. 19, 2026 9:45p
(WGTD)---The Fox River in western Kenosha County appears to be cresting at about four feet over flood stage.
As it moves through the watershed, rainwater from last week’s storms is expected to keep the river above flood stage for most of the week, even as the river slowly recedes...
Apr. 19, 2026 2:45p
(WGTD)---In the long search for a permanent successor to Gateway Technical College President Ritu Raju, decision time is close at hand.
Three finalists will be at Gateway and on the radio Monday and Tuesday.
Phillip King currently serves as Executive Vice-President at Milwaukee...
Dane County Sheriff: 'I want to be very clear, this is not a peaceful protest'. Click for WPR story.
Communities begin clean up after strong storms lead to flooding, train derailment and widespread damage. Click for WPR story.
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...
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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...
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