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NWS Confirms a Weak Tornado in Somers; More Storms Possible Saturday

June 13, 2026 8:45a

(WGTD)---The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado struck a neighborhood in Somers Thursday evening.

An EF-1 developed in the area of 18th St. west of 72nd Ave. and traveled a half-mile with a width of 75 yards, according to NWS. Two barn-type outbuildings were...

Power Outage Update; Kenosha Debris Removal

June 12, 2026 noon

(WGTD)---We Energies says crews are expected to work into the weekend to restore power to everyone who lost it as a result of Thursday's storms. 

Much of the damage was caused by a suspected tornado that seemed to materialize in the area of state highways 142 and 45 and move...

Criminal Complaint Details Close Call for Several Kenosha Cops

June 11, 2026 5:30p

(WGTD)---Several Kenosha police officers were in the line of fire last month as they attempted to confront a domestic violence suspect.

35 year-old Andres Casas is facing five counts of Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide and several other charges in connection with the May...

We Energies Crews Working to Retore Power to Thousands

June 10, 2026 7:10p

(WGTD)---Several thousand customers of We Energies were spending early Wednesday evening with no power following a line of thunderstorms that pushed through the state.

As of 7 p.m., more than 9,000 customers were affected in the City of Kenosha, with about a third of them in a...

KABA Talent Recruitment Efforts; Training Nurses to Teach Nursing Students

June 9, 2026 10p

From WGTD News: 

The Kenosha Area Business Alliance has been awarded a $240,000 state grant to lure talented out-of-state workers to Kenosha County. Given under the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's Talent Recruitment Grant Program, the award will propel KABA's "Life...

Three Generations of Local Women Plan a Fundraising Hike for ShelterBox

June 9, 2026 7:30p

(WGTD)---An elderly Bristol woman is gearing up to hike 28 miles through Yosemite National Park later this summer to raise money for a cause she enthusiastically supports.

"I'm 80 years old so this is going to be interesting," says Fran Wargolet.

Wargolet isn’t doing it alone: She’ll...

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