May 11, 2026; Updated 5-13
WGTD's Lake Geneva translator (103.3 FM) is off the air until mid-June.
The Lake Geneva Utility water tower where our antennae is located is being repainted. The project requires that we temporarily remove our equipment.
May 16, 2026 9:40a
(WGTD)---This didn't take long--a new occupant has been found for the Kroger fulfillment center in Pleasant Prairie.
The highly-automated grocery delivery operation closed earlier this year, eliminating over 200 jobs. Kroger branding is still on the building off of Highway 'H'.
Acco...
May 15, 2026 7:45a
(WGTD)---The shooting death of a teenager in Racine last month apparently was the result of a gun deal gone bad.
According to the criminal complaint, 18 year-old Demonte Collins and 17 year-old Vonta Rockette had gone to 18 year-old Trent Harper’s house on Republic Ave. in the...
May 15, 2026 7a
(WGTD)---The leaders of the state’s five largest school districts are urging Gov. Evers and legislators to return to the bargaining table following this week’s rejection in the senate of a school aid/tax relief package.
In a statement, the superintendents of schools in Kenosha, Racine...
The measure negotiated by Gov. Tony Evers and top GOP leaders was opposed by Democratic senators and a handful of Republicans. Click for WPR story.
May 13, 2026 9p
From WGTD News:
The Wisconsin Building Commission has approved a list of 71 community development projects across the state that are receiving funding from a program that's designed to primarily assist non-profits. Seven are in the WGTD listening area. They include $2 million for the...
May 13, 2026 7p
(WGTD)---In his second ‘state of the county’ address, Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki didn’t waste any time in talking about county government's financial condition, describing it as “fiscally sound.”
In doing so, Malicki took a swipe at the county’s Republican legislative...
May 13, 2026 6:30p
(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified's strong musical theater program received another honor this week.
The cast and crew of "Les Miserables"--staged earlier this year--earned a state 'Jerry Award' for Outstanding Musical while three cast members won for "Outstanding Lead Performance."
This...
May 13, 2026 11a
(WGTD)---The state Senate and Assembly are expected to convene Wednesday to start debating Gov. Evers’ mid-budget deal with Republican legislative leaders over property tax relief and funding increases for K-though-12 schools.
Its future is uncertain, as many Democrats have spoken out...
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