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HD Signals Temporarily Off the Air

WGTD September 15, 2019

Sept. 15, 2019 11:45

A technical problem has forced WGTD to turn off our HD transmitter and turn on our back-up analog transmitter.

This means that WGTD's HD signals won't be available. That includes 24/7 Jazz WGTD HD2.

However,...

Area Veterinarian Helps Lead Prevention Efforts Against Vet Suicides

WGTD September 15, 2019

Sept. 15, 2019 8:55a

(WGTD)---If you own a pet, consider this, the next time you’re at the vet: The suicide rate for male veterinarians is twice the national average while the rate for female vets is three-and-a-half times the national average. Those...

Parental Termination Cases in Kenosha County Overwhelm System

WGTD September 15, 2019

Sept. 15, 2019 8:55a

(WGTD)---Kenosha County officials may add another attorney to the district attorney’s office because there are so many parental termination cases pending.

Ron Rogers of the county’s Children and Family Services Division say it’...

Rain Totals For the Week From the National Weather Service

WGTD September 13, 2019

Sept. 13, 2019 1:30p

For more from the National Weather Service on this week's heavy rains, click here.

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Wholesale Grocery in Kenosha Plans an Expansion

WGTD September 12, 2019

Sept. 12, 2019 11:45p

(WGTD)---A large food distribution warehouse in Kenosha is expanding.

According to city documents, Associated Wholesale Grocers wants to add 490,000 sq. ft. of space to its exiting 731,000 sq. ft warehouse north of 60th St. and east...

Former KUSD Student Settles a Discrimination Case Out of Court for $5,000

WGTD September 12, 2019

Sept. 12, 2019 10p

(WGTD)---A federal lawsuit that had been filed by a former Kenosha Unified student who claimed administrators and staff had failed to protect him from harassment because he was gay has been settled out of court.

According to an...

Wisconsin Students' Math, English Scores Decline Slightly In Latest State Report

wpr.org September 12, 2019

Sept. 12, 2019 2:10p

(WPR)---After several years of modest increases, Wisconsin students' math scores declined during the 2018-19 school year, according to the latest data from state education officials. Proficiency in English was also down slightly....

Brewers' Yelich Won't Need Surgery, Likely Done For Season

wpr.org September 12, 2019

Sept. 12, 1:15p

(AP/WPR)---Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich won't need surgery on his broken right kneecap, but the team says it's unlikely he'll return this season.

Brewers general manager David Stearns says Yelich's recovery is expected...