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DOGE Debate

Mar. 25, 2025 6:20p

(WGTD)---Two competing views of the Trump administration’s massive federal workforce reduction initiative were offered Tuesday in separate town halls. 

1st District Congressman Bryan Steil—a Janesville Republican—suggested that some of the dislike of Elon Musk’s Department of...

Under the Radar, Missing Child Returned Home Safely

Mar. 25, 2025 4:40p

(WGTD)---The actions of a couple of good Samaritans who came to the rescue of a lost six-year-old boy in Kenosha last weekend generated both praise and questions. 

The boy apparently walked away from a large family gathering that was taking place Saturday evening at St. Luke’s...

U.S. Postal Service Employees Rally in Kenosha and Elsewhere

Mar. 23, 2025 3p

(WGTD)---A nationwide show of support Sunday to save the U.S. Postal Service from privatization included a rally in Kenosha’s Civic Center Park. 

About 200 Postal Service employees and their supporters braved a cold wind. 

Christopher Schroeder, President of the National Association of...

Racine City Council Candidate Forum Thursday Night

Mar. 20, 2025 10a

(WGTD)---WGTD will be hosting a forum Thursday evening for candidates running for a seat on the Racine City Council. 

There are five contested races in the April 1st election. 

The event will be held in the ‘quad’ conference room at Gateway in Racine beginning at 6. 

While an in-person...

Steil to Hold a Telephone Town Hall; Dems Press for In-Person

Mar. 20, 2025 9:40a

(WGTD)---1st District Congressman Bryan Steil will hold a telephone town hall meeting next week. It’s scheduled for Monday evening at five.
Constituents can monitor the call by registering in advance online or by calling Steil's office at 608-752-4050. 

The event comes as opposition...

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