News Archive

Proposal to Rename KUSD's Central Office After a Former Superintendent to be Studied

May 26, 2023 2:30p

(WGTD)---Renaming Kenosha Unified’s central office after the late John Hosmanek is not a slam-dunk, even though Hosmanek’s name is revered among many retired KUSD employees and others.

Brace Yourself: Possible KUSD Building Closures, Boundary Changes

May 26, 2023 2:10p

(WGTD)---Potential district-wide upheaval is ahead in Kenosha Unified.

Several months ago, the school board voted to begin a process of consolidating school buildings as enrollment continues to fall.

This week the topic

Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian to Step Down Next April

May 25, 2023 noon

(WGTD)---Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian announced Thursday that he won’t seek re-election when his current term expires next April.

Reliving Pleasant Memories: Baby Boomers in Racine Reminisce

May 22, 2023 4:15p

(WGTD)---Baby boomers in Racine are flocking to programs that feature a look back at life in the 50s and 60s. 

Still Without an Attorney, Co-Defendant in Two-Year-Old Murder Case Has Bail Lowered

May 22, 2023 4p

(WGTD)---In a highly unusual move, a Racine judge lowered bail to a supposedly manageable amount for a defendant in a 1st Degree Intentional Homicide case.

19-year-old David Luckett has been sitting in jail for two years without

Suspect Shot Dead by Police in Racine

May 22, 2023 8:50a

From the state Justice Dept:

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Racine, Wis. that occurred on the morning

Teenager Allegedly Shoots Sister by Accident, Then Refuses to Call 911

May 19, 2023 2p

(WGTD)---A Kenosha teenager's fear of possibly having to go back to jail purportedly led to delays in getting treatment for his three-year-old sister's gunshot wound.

KABA Picks a New President

May 19, 2023 11:15a

(WGTD)---The new leader of Kenosha County's top economic development arm comes from an economic development agency in nearby Waukesha County. 

Nicole Ryf (riff) replaces longtime Kenosha Area Business Alliance

With Audio: 911 Call Taker Guides New Mom Through Delivery

May 18, 2023 9p; Updated 5-30 with photo

(WGTD)---A Kenosha Joint Services 9-1-1 dispatcher guided a pregnant woman through childbirth earlier this month. 

In her 13 years as a 9-1-1 dispatcher and call taker, Kristin McCoy had never fielded a

Gateway Grads Come in All Shapes and Sizes

May 17, 2023 7:50p

(WGTD)---At Gateway Technical College, there’s a growing number of what are called non-traditional students.