News Archive

We Energies Doesn't Rule Out Further Delays to Coal Plant Retirements

Aug. 22, 2023 8a

(WPR)---We Energies didn’t rule out further delays to coal plant retirements during a recent earnings call, in which executives discussed new capacity requirements and Microsoft’s planned data center in Mount Pleasant.

WPR Parkside Budget Story

2 more state universities eye furloughs and spending cuts to address deficits

State Senator Wanggaard Reacts to UW-P Budget Cuts

Aug. 21, 2023 4:45p

Reaction on Parkside cuts from State Senator Van Wanggaard: 

"A rock-solid UW-Parkside is so very important to southeastern Wisconsin. Former Chancellor Ford and others will tell you I have been championing

UW-Parkside Details Budget Picture, Lays Out Options

Aug. 21, 2023 12:50p

UW-Parkside faculty and staff received the following email Monday: 

UW-Parkside Furloughs, Budget Cuts Under Consideration

This is a developing story. Check back for more. 

Conservatives Talk Politics at Picnic, Focusing on Upcoming Elections

Aug. 20, 2023 8:10p

(WGTD)---Primarily two things were on the minds of most speakers at the annual picnic/campaign fundraiser held Sunday by conservative Kenosha County Board Chairman Gabe Nudo: The 2024 presidential election, and the 2025 spring election

Hive of Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Discovered in Somers

Rare find means the bee is alive and (somewhat) well in the area. 

KTEC High School Proposed for Site Near Gateway Technical College

Aug. 18, 2023 noon; Edits made at 2:45p to reflect the separation between KTEC High School and KUSD

(WGTD)---A private school school that currently leases space is looking to build.

Applebee's Manager Fired in Wake of Alleged Incident of Police Brutality

Also...a police chase ends in a three-vehicle crash on Kenosha's north side Monday night. Click for these stories and more. 

Five Children Hospitalized in Neglect Case; Bond for Mother Set at $1 Million

Aug. 10, 2023 9:20p

(WGTD)---A horrendous child neglect case surfaced in Racine last week.

Five children, ranging in age from one-and-a-half to 14—were found to be living in a basement in the 1100 blk. of Metron Court. The children were described