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RPD Chief to Depart; RSD Deputy Dies Unexpectedly; Hwy. 50 in Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie Reopens

Also...Jacob Blake Protest Photojournalists File Suit; Kenosha Gunshot Victims Stable

Race Develops for Kenosha Mayor

July 5, 2023 9:45a

(WGTD)---A former Kenosha alderperson has announced her candidacy for mayor, becoming the second candidate to announce.  

Lydia Spottswood, a nurse by trade, has served on numerous non-profit and governmental

Former Walworth County Sheriff's Deputy Sent to Prison

June 30, 2023 1p

(WGTD)---A former Walworth County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Friday on charges of sexually assaulting a half-dozen vulnerable women and girls over a ten-year-period while off-duty.

Defamation Lawsuit Takes Unexpected Turn

June 27, 2023 5:45p

(WGTD)---A defamation lawsuit involving controversial blogger and reporter Kevin Mathewson, long-time Kenosha County Board Supervisor Terry Rose and the new chairman of a county commission has taken an unexpected turn.

Kenosha County Public Health Offers Asthma Program, Tips for Withstanding Poor Air Quality

June 27, 2023 4p

From Kenosha County: 

With an Air Quality Advisory in effect for all of Wisconsin due to smoke originating from Canadian wildfires, Kenosha County Public Health is reminding residents of an ongoing program

Hit & Run Victim Purportedly Was Fleeing From Another Accident When Killed

June 26, 2023 9:45p; Updated 6-27 12:30a; 3:30p

(WGTD)---The victim in a weekend hit and run near the Kenosha Regional Airport has been identified as 36-year-old Scott Mingilino of Kenosha.

RSD Looking for Men Shooting Ducks at Horlick Dam

June 26, 2023 9:30p

(WGTD)---The Racine County Sheriff's Dept. is looking for a couple of young men who've been spotted in public areas in Mt. Pleasant carrying guns, or at least toys that look like guns. 

The first report came Friday

KUSD "Rightsizing" Committee to Hold Initial Meeting Wednesday Night

June 26, 2023 3:50p

(WGTD)---A committee that’s been formed to work with a consultant on potential school closings in Kenosha is expected to meet for the first time this week.

Roof-Top Learning at the New Red Apple in Racine

June 22, 2023 9:45p

(WGTD)---Racine Unified could soon have its first roof-top learning center.

As part of the 2020 facilities referendum, the district is planning to replace Red Apple Elementary at 914 St. Patrick St. with a K-through-8 building

One Year Into Wisconsin's Abortion Ban, Struggle Over Access Continues Across State Borders

Patients, providers and protesters cross state lines as court case advances