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Racine Tavern Faces Scrutiny as a 'Nuisance' Property

Dec. 10, 2025 8:30

(WGTD)---A downtown tavern has landed on Racine's list of nuisance properties. 

According to a news release from the city, Mahoffers on Main has racked up more than 50 police calls since it opened in July of this year.

Wait List Expected to Materialize Soon for Racine County's 'Meals on Wheels' Program

Dec. 10, 2025 8p

(WGTD)---Racine County has put out the word that funding has become tight in its 'Meals on Wheels' program.

Racine Representative Pushes for More Special Ed Funding For K-12 Schools

Dec. 10, 2025 3:45p

(WGTD)---A state representative from Racine wants to hold the state’s feet to the fire on the issue of special education funding for public schools in Wisconsin. 

Information Meetings on Proposed Somers Peaker Plant to be Held Thursday

Dec. 9, 2025 4p 

(WGTD)---A company that wants to build a natural gas-fired power plant in Somers will be holding an open house Thursday. 

It’ll be held at Somers Village Hall with the first two-hour-long session beginning at 1:30 and the

Major Kenosha Intersection to Reopen

Dec. 4, 2025 7:30p

(WGTD)---A major north side Kenosha intersection that's been partially closed for months because of road construction will reopen even though the project isn't done.

A Court Document Reveals Additional Details on Kenosha Fire

Dec. 3, 2025 8p

(WGTD)---A search warrant sheds some light on the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three children in the townhome fire in Kenosha on Thanksgiving night. 

The warrant was obtained to allow authorities to examine Joshua

Dramatic Video Released of Raymond Fire Rescue

Dec. 3, 2025 7:30p

(WGTD)---A Racine County Sheriff's deputy battled thick smoke to rescue a four-year-old child in a Village of Raymond house fire Monday afternoon. While the child was rescued, a 38-year-old woman from Milwaukee--Jenna Zuehlke--died.

Larry Meiller Announces Retirement After 58 Years on WPR

Dec. 2, 2025 7p

WGTD Celebrates 50 Years; A Public Reception, Special Programs, Are Planned

Dec. 2, 2025 5:45p

WGTD---Gateway Technical College’s public radio station—turns 50 this month. To celebrate, the station is holding a coffee-and-kringle open house Friday, December 12th.

Commuter Rail Commission Created; Members Appointed

Nov. 30, 2025 12:15p

(WGTD)---There's a bit of progress to report in the drive to establish an extension of commuter rail from Kenosha through Racine to Milwaukee.