Tornado Watch Number 109 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 230 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
* Tornado Watch for portions of Central and Eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, Extreme Southeast Minnesota, Southern Wisconsin and Lake Michigan
* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 230 PM...
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...
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...
Apr. 14, 2026 8:50a; Updated at 12:30p; 3p
(WGTD)---The National Weather Service says another round of severe weather is expected today across southern Wisconsin, including the WGTD listening area.
This activity could be a bit more widespread and more severe than what moved through Monday night and...
'It's extremely disappointing that this has got to this point': Daniel Riedel bought 116 acres of farmland in Union Grove in 2004. Click for the WPR story.
Apr. 12, 2026 11:15a; Updated at 7:15p; Updated 4-13
(WGTD)---The cause and origin of a fire that heavily damaged a north side Kenosha neighborhood tavern remained under investigation Monday.
Firefighters were dispatched Sunday at 12:34 a.m. to Kenosha Beer Gardens at 3501 14th Ave., according to a...
How an unlikely partnership led to a bike seat with a cult-like following in Elkhorn. Here's the WPR story.
Apr. 11, 2026 noon
(WGTD)---The six year-old Kenosha County Food Bank has teamed up with a long-time social service organization in the area.
The Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency has signed on to perform some operational tasks for the Food Bank, including making deliveries and writing grants.
In...
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