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Rep. Nedweski Awarded Top Honors by an Arm of the American Cancer Society

Sept. 16, 2026 8:30p

(WGTD)---The American Cancer Society's nonpartisan advocacy affiliate has given its top award to State Representative Amanda Nedweski of Pleasant Prairie.

Nedweski was a key supporter of Gail's Law which requires health insurance plans and Medicaid in Wisconsin to fully cover...

Racine to Move Away From Flock

Sept. 16, 2026 10:45a

(WGTD)---The City of Racine has become the latest community to decide to move away from the Flock automated license plate reader system.

Mayor Cory Mason broke a tie vote Tuesday night in favor of covering up the cameras within 30 days, even though the city has paid for the...

Gateway Enrollment Holds Steady as Students Return

Sept. 15, 2026 noon 

(WGTD)---Early numbers indicate that enrollment at Gateway Technical College this new school year is on pace with last year’s. 

 Appearing on WGTD’s Morning Show, Gateway’s new president Veronique Tran noted that some 21,000 students received some form of instruction via the...

Racine Fugitive Arrested in Chicago

Sept. 15, 2026 11a

(WGTD)---A teen wanted in connection with the murder of another in Mt. Pleasant in June has been arrested in Chicago.

17 year-old Ronald Franklin is facing charges of attempted armed robbery and felony murder in the shooting death of 18 year-old Geovonnie Aime over a THC vape...

Racine School Board Fills a Vacancy

Sept. 14, 2026 9:30p

(WGTD)---A member of the Racine City Council has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Racine School Board.

Marlo Harmon will replace Scott Coey who moved out of the district. Harmon had run for the seat in the April election but lost to Coey. 

Harmon was one of two applicants...

Law License of Kenosha County DA Xavier Solis is Suspended

Sept. 14, 2026 noon; Updated 12:30p; Updated at 2:25 with Delgado's statement and additional details; Updated at 2:50p with comment from governor's office

(WGTD)---The law license of Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis has been suspended.

According to a memo from the Office of Lawyer...

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