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Tercek Sentenced; Man Reportedly Kills Himself After a Crash

July 17, 2026 4:15p

From WGTD News:

The strange case of a man who killed a new Kenosha homeowner in 2025 after breaking into the house, claiming the owner was trespassing, ended Friday without a clear understanding of the man's motives. Justin Tercek, 43, was sentenced by Judge Jodi Meier to life in...

All Ears: KUSD Plans to Strengthen its Community Engagement Strategy

July 16, 2026 6:15p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified administration has rolled out a plan that's designed to build support for the district by strengthening the lines of communication. 

The plan was developed after the school board last month decided that scheduling a funding referendum for November was...

Air Quality Warning Extended; Cancelations and Other Announcements

July 16, 2026 10:15a; Updated noon; 4:45 with LGSO note

(WGTD)---The DNR has extended the Air Quality Advisory at least until noon Friday for the entire state. Air quality in southeast Wisconsin due to wildfire smoke has dropped to the hazardous level, the worst category in the five-step rating...

At 100, Frank's Diner Changes Owners

July 15, 2026 6:45p

(WGTD)---Kenosha transplants Kevin Ervin and his wife Julie Rittmiller remember the first day they walked into Frank's Diner in downtown Kenosha.

"We were like, oh yeah, this is the kind of place we like. This is a joint. This is a dive. We love it," said Ervin on WGTD last year.

Ke...

Parking Meters to Disappear in Racine but Not the Fees

July 15, 2026 5p

(WGTD)---In the City of Racine, parking meters will soon become a thing of the past. 

A city council committee recommended this week that the meters be replaced with an app. The panel unanimously recommended approval of a contract with Passport Labs, Inc., the company that already...

Arrest Warrant Issued in Mt. Pleasant Homicide

July 15, 2026 4:55p

(WGTD)---A suspect has been identified in the shooting death in Racine last month of a teenager.

Police are looking for 17 year-old Ronald Rallo Franklin of Racine on charges of Attempted Armed Robbery and Felony Murder. The criminal complaint has been sealed.

Police found the...

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