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Gummy Bear Help For Pleasant Prairie's Financially-Strapped Rec Plex

WGTD November 30, 2020

Nov. 30, 2020 9:00p

(WGTD)---The Gummy Bear people are coming to the rescue of Pleasant Prairie's Rec Plex.

The nation's largest municipally-owned recreation center ran into serious financial problems when the pandemic hit.

Initially,...

Bike Trail Plan Moves Forward

WGTD November 28, 2020

Nov. 28, 2020 8:30p

(WGTD)---In two years, it might be possible to bicycle from the west end of Racine County to the Lake Michigan shoreline, virtually all off-street.

Racine County's budget for next year includes a $500,000 appropriation to help...

Gateway Students Celebrate Success, Funded in Part by Metallica

WGTD November 28, 2020

Nov. 28, 2020 7:40p

From Gateway Technical College:

Cailyn Cook says the computer numeric control training she received at Gateway Technical College will help her to finally connect to a career field she’s excited to be in.

Wetlands Restoration Project Near Sanders Park in Racine County Begins

WGTD November 28, 2020

Nov. 28, 2020 7:30p

(WGTD)---Work has begun to restore to its native state a former farm field across from Sanders Park in southern Racine County.

The purchase of the 60-acre plot located east of Meachem Rd., or if you prefer 22nd Ave., is made...

Downtown Kenosha Redevelopment Project to go Before Council Next Month

WGTD November 25, 2020

Nov. 25, 2020 2:15p

(WGTD)---An eight-block, downtown redevelopment project that's been in the works for some time is ready to be presented to the Kenosha City Council.

Previously released details include an eleven-story, twin tower residential...

Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions On The Way In Racine

WGTD November 23, 2020

Nov. 23, 2020 9:15p

(WGTD)---The City of Racine is tightening up its "Safer Racine" restrictions.

Beginning Friday, capacity limits on bars and restaurants will drop from 50% to 25%. Retail establishments, including grocery stores, must cap...

Green Light for Kenosha's "Holiday Cruise" Promotion

WGTD November 23, 2020

Nov. 23, 2020 9p

(WGTD)---An alternative to Kenosha’s popular post-Thanksgiving Christmas tree lighting ceremony was recommended for approval by the city’s Public Works Committee Monday night. But the vote wasn’t unanimous, and it was preceded by...

Ethnic Grocer Could Become a Gorman Anchor Tenant in Uptown Project

WGTD November 23, 2020

Nov. 23, 2020 9:10a

(WGTD)---A small, uptown ethnic grocery store that was put out of business by the arson fires in late August could become a major tenant of a mixed-use development that's been proposed to replace the 22nd Ave. strip retail center that...