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City & County Blame Each Other For Spring Ballot Omission

March 29, 2026 8:30p

(WGTD)---The city and county are pointing fingers at each other in the case of the omission of the Racine municipal judge's race on spring ballots that were prepared for mailing. 

In a news release, the city says it discovered the omission last Wednesday. Although Municipal Judge...

Public School Officials & Teachers Decry School Funding Formula

Mar. 28, 2026 9:15a

(WGTD)---State aid for Wisconsin’s public schools is inadequate and the funding formula is confusing to the public. That's the consensus among area school superintendents, school board members and teachers who expressed growing frustration over the situation at a roundtable...

Volunteering, Leading, Discussed on Community Matters

Mar. 26, 2026 11:30a

(WGTD)---When meeting with students, Racine Park High School guidance counselor Jeff Wilkins stresses the importance of volunteerism and taking on leadership roles when given the opportunity.  

Jeff--our newest Education Matters co-host--brought on two like-minded individuals for...

'Engine Works' Co-Work Space Opens in KIN

Mar. 23, 2026 2:50p

(WGTD)---A public workspace is now open in the Kenosha Innovation Center, located in the redevelopment site where auto assembly once took place. 

The co-working space—called ‘Engine Works’—is designed for people who build things, entrepreneurs, small businesses, creatives and...

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