Complaint Filed Against Racine School Board Member, Assembly Candidate, Following Profane Post Against Women

No response from Mike Bellagio. Click here for the WPR story. 

KUSD Superintendent Awarded a Two-Year Contract Extension

Aug. 25, 2026 10p

(WGTD)---The Kenosha School Board gave Superintendent Jeff Weiss a new two-year contract Tuesday night, but the vote was not unanimous. 

Two board members--Sabrina Landry and Bob Tierney--dissented.

"I just feel we should have our options a little more open," Landry said. "Maybe...

Garage Fire Sends Smoke Billowing in Midtown Neighborhood

Aug. 25, 2026 3:15p

(WGTD)---Firefighters and police responded Tuesday afternoon to a garage fire just three blocks from the city's main fire station.

The blaze in the garage at 54th St. and 23rd Ave. appeared to have started on the south side of the two-bay structure. Smoke could be seen billowing...

Amid Data Center Attacks, Crowley Seeks to Balance Union Support, Public Opinion

As David Crowley runs for governor on a pro-union platform, the backing of building trades opens him up to attack from the anti-data center crowd. Click for the WPR story. 

Restaurant Owner Charged; Car Dealer Sued; Suspects Arrested After Chases

Aug. 20, 2026 9:15p

From WGTD News:

A Kenosha car dealer is being sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Kenosha Nissan allegedly violated federal law when it retaliated against several employees for reporting racial harassment and fired one of them. According to the suit, the...

A Day-Long Anniversary Celebration to be Held Saturday at Kemper

Aug. 20, 2026 8p

(WGTD)---A big celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of Kemper as a county-owned park will take place Saturday.

Kenosha had been in danger of losing the collection of historic buildings on the city's lakefront when the Episcopalian girls school that occupied the site shut its...

KUSD Staff Study, Town Halls Discussed

Aug. 20, 2026 4:30p 

(WGTD)---The Kenosha School Board put off a decision Wednesday night on whether to hire a company to study staffing levels in the district. 

Questions arose over the scope of the company’s work. The firm will be asked to send a representative to meet with the board next week.

The...

Ex-Deputy Charged With Misconduct; Racine Man Faces an Attempted Murder Charge in a DV Case

Aug. 19, 2026 7:45p; Updated at 8:50p with sheriff's office release

From WGTD News:

A former Kenosha County deputy sheriff has been charged with two counts of misconduct in public office for allegedly using department technology to track the movements of his then girlfriend who also is a deputy. An...