Nov. 7, 2026 3:30p
(WGTD)---Democratic State Representative Greta Neubauer of Racine will be making history next week. She’s expected to become the first female Assembly Speaker in the state’s history.
As a result of the election, Democrats will gain full control of the legislature for the first time...
WGTD's David Cole talked to Racine Mayor Mason about his decision to pass on a reelection bid. Mason's current term ends in April. Click for the interview.
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Oct. 6, 2026 10:15
From Racine Mayor Cory Mason
Today, Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced that he will not seek re-election in April of 2027.
“Twenty years ago today, on November 7, 2006, this community first elected me to the state Assembly. I went on to win eight more elections; five as a state...
Nov. 5, 2026 4p; Updated Nov. 6 with board action
(WGTD)---The child porn case against Union Grove High School district administrator Thomas Johnson has some unusual twists and turns.
For one thing, investigators who examined Johnson's two phones came up with just two photos of what appear to be child...
Nov. 4, 2026 3:15p
(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified Superintendent Jeff Weiss says he’s recommending that the school board continue the planning process for a possible April funding referendum, even though voters on Tuesday elected what would appear to be a more public education-friendly group of legislators...
Nov. 4, 2026 12:30p
(WGTD)---A woman with a background in philanthropy, higher education and workforce development in Lake County has been picked to fill a new position at Gateway Technical College.
Laura Gergely will become Gateway's first Vice President of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships...
Nov. 4, 2026 noon; Updated with district comment at 3:30p
(WGTD)---The principal of Union Grove High School will take over at least temporarily for District Administrator Thomas Johnson who was arrested Wednesday on child porn charges.
In a statement, Union Grove High School Board President Diane...
Nov. 4, 2026 1:30a
(WGTD)---Donald Vandervest will be Racine County’s next sheriff, replacing Christopher Schmaling who’s retiring. Vandervest, an investigator in the department running as a Democrat, narrowly defeated Sheriff’s Dept. Captain Cary Madrigal. In Kenosha County, Sheriff Dave Zoerner...
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