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Racine Panel Probes Police Reforms & Racism; Author Notes City Not Alone

WGTD July 5, 2020

July 5, 2020 8:20p

(WGTD)---The City of Racine begins some soul-searching Monday when a task force on possible police reforms convenes its first session Monday afternoon.

It’ll be streamed on Mayor Cory Mason’s Facebook page beginning at 1. Then...

Virus: Pastors, Prof., Make Pitch to Step Up Efforts to Protect Vulnerable

WGTD July 4, 2020

July 4, 2020 12:10p

(WGTD)---When it comes to making personal decisions on whether to avoid groups, wear a mask or engage in social distancing to help minimize the spread of the coronavirus, individuals should consider the impact of their decisions on the...

Local Mask Manufacturer Plans to Sell Discounted Masks in Kenosha

WGTD July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020 4:05p

From KABA, IRIS USA & Kenosha County United Way:

IRIS USA is providing 10,000 masks to the United Way of Kenosha County to be sold to Kenosha County organizations and businesses at a significant discount. The high...

Milwaukee Takes First Steps To Mandate Masks City-Wide

wpr.org July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020 1:45p

(WPR)---Milwaukee could become the first city in Wisconsin to enforce a mandatory mask policy. Common Council members began discussing an ordinance that could require people to wear masks in public places, and in many situations,...

Kenosha Kingfish Will Play Ball; Team Believes its Plan Makes it a Safe Call

WGTD July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020 11:40a

(WGTD)---Despite the pandemic, the Kenosha Kingfish will launch a shortened season at Simmons Field July 15th, with numerous safeguards in place.

Marketing Director Lauren Baca says the team, working in conjunction with the...

Racine Judge Kills City's Reopening Ordinance; Appeal Notice Filed

WGTD July 1, 2020

July 1, 2020 6:40p; Updated 7-4

Update: An appeals court has stayed a Racine judge's injunction against Racine that prohibited it from enforcing its COVID-19 ordinance.

(WGTD)---Racine Mayor Cory Mason is lashing out at a judge who declared the...

Zoom Roundtables on Possible Racine Police Reforms Scheduled

WGTD June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020 9:30p

From the City of Racine:

Mayor Cory Mason has announced the first three community conversations on police reforms. Following the murder of George Floyd, Mayor Mason announced a series of actions to reform the...

Man is Rescued From a Muddy Bluff in Racine County's Cliffside Park

WGTD June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020, 1:20p

(WGTD)---A 26-year-old man who'd been walking along the top of a muddy, Lake Michigan bluff in Caledonia slipped off the edge Tuesday morning and had to be rescued.

Dillon Armstrong, who'd been exploring Cliffside Park, wound...