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First Residents of the Karrick Are Officially Welcomed

Jan. 27, 2026 8:45p

(WGTD)---Rentals in downtown Kenosha’s newest, high-rise apartment building are running slightly ahead of schedule. 

The 158-unit, five-story Karrick opened last week. 

Thousands Earn College Credentials Through Gateway While in High School

Jan. 27, 2026 7p

(WGTD)---Dual enrollment at Gateway Technical College is still going strong. 

Dual enrollment is where high school students earn college credit, shortening the time it takes to get into the job market, and at less cost.

Site Plans for Additional Data Centers Approved by Mt. Pleasant Board

Jan. 27, 2026 3p 

(WGTD)---The Mt. Pleasant Village Board unanimously approved site plans to pave the way for the construction of 15 more data centers in the village. 

Monday night's meeting drew several dozen trades workers who were

WGTD Sports High School Basketball Game Of The Week is Kenosha Bradford vs Racine Case

WGTD Sports High School Basketball Game Of The Week this week is Kenosha Bradford vs Racine Case LIVE this Tuesday, January 27th at 7pm! Watch LIVE on the WGTD Facebook Page beginning at 7pm Tuesday night.

Kenosha Residents Turn Out to Protest ICE and Demand Change

Jan. 25, 2026 7:30p

Public School Superintendents Plead For Compromise on State Funding

Jan. 24, 2026 7:15p

(WGTD)---The superintendents of the state’s five largest school districts, including Kenosha and Racine, have issued an open letter urging state legislators to strike a meaningful compromise on school funding issues.

The

Formal Request Made to Demolish Eagles Club Building

Jan. 24, 2026 6:30p

(WGTD)---The owner of the former Eagles Club ballroom in downtown Kenosha is asking for permission from the city to demolish the historic structure after the building sustained massive damage from a burst water pipe.

Shoop Golf Course Proposal Generates Lengthy Discussions

Jan. 23, 2026 4p; Updated with city take on 1-26

(WGTD)---A proposal to reinvigorate a small golf course in the Racine area has been met with both strong enthusiasm and disdain. 

Fatal Crash Possibly Caused by Medical Emergency

Jan. 23, 2026 3:30p

(WGTD)---A head-on crash late Thursday afternoon south of Kansasville may have been caused by a medical emergency, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office. 

Push For More Recess is Explained on Education Matters

Jan. 21, 2026 6:45p

(WGTD)---A coalition of parents, teachers and school board members that’s based in the Kenosha-Racine area is pushing a bill that would require public and charter schools in Wisconsin to schedule at least one hour of recess every day