Microsoft Planning to Build Fewer Data Centers in Mount Pleasant

Microsoft spokesperson says the updated plans 'in no way reflect a reduction in our ambition'. Click here for the WPR story. 

Economic Outlook From Johnson Financial Experts

Oct. 15, 2026 11a

(WGTD)---Here’s one political prediction that would seem to be a sure bet: If at least one house of Congress turns blue next month, which seems likely, gridlock with the Republican president is expected to be one result.

That’s one of the views expressed Wednesday by Johnson...

Kenosha's Police Chief Will be the City's Next Administrator

Oct. 14, 2026 8:30p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton has been appointed city administrator to succeed the retiring John Morrissey who also rose from the ranks of the police department to fill the city's top administrative position. 

Mayor Dave Bogdala made the announcement Wednesday. The...

A Flight that Originated in Kenosha Ends in a Crash in Sauk County

Oct. 14, 2026 11:30; Updated at noon with NTSB comment

(WGTD/AP)---A small plane that took off from the Kenosha Regional Airport Tuesday evening crashed in Sauk County, killing five adults and one child, according to the Sauk County Sheriff's Office. There were no survivors.

The names of the victims...

Kenosha County Battery Proposal Draws Pushback

Proponents say standalone batteries help improve grid reliability, opponents worry about potential safety risks. Click for the WPR story. 

Former Kenosha Co. Deputy DA McNeill to be Part of Jensen Prosecution Team

Oct. 14, 2026 10:30a

(WGTD)---Special prosecutors have been appointed to handle a possible retrial of Mark Jensen, the Pleasant Prairie man who was twice convicted of using antifreeze and sleeping pills to fatally poison his wife in 1998.

If a new trial is ordered—and that’s a big if—former Kenosha...

Gov. Evers Visits iMET

Oct. 14, 2026 10:15a

(WGTD)---In celebration of Manufacturing Month, Gov. Evers paid a visit Tuesday to Gateway’s SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant, home to various manufacturing and engineering training programs that includes a fabrication lab. 

He was accompanied by Gateway President Veronique...

Basics of Artificial Intelligence Offered at iMET

Oct. 13, 2026 1:30p

(WGTD)---Microsoft is teaming up with Gateway to help residents harness the power of artificial intelligence

A series of four classes will be offered over the next several months at the SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant. The two-hour-long, stand-alone workshops will take place...