News Archive

Former Kenosha Co. Deputy DA McNeill to be Part of Jensen Prosecution Team

Oct. 14, 2026 10:30a

(WGTD)---Special prosecutors have been appointed to handle a possible retrial of Mark Jensen, the Pleasant Prairie man who was twice convicted of using antifreeze and sleeping pills to fatally poison his wife in 1998.

Gov. Evers Visits iMET

Oct. 14, 2026 10:15a

(WGTD)---In celebration of Manufacturing Month, Gov. Evers paid a visit Tuesday to Gateway’s SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant, home to various manufacturing and engineering training programs that includes a fabrication lab. 

Basics of Artificial Intelligence Offered at iMET

Oct. 13, 2026 1:30p

(WGTD)---Microsoft is teaming up with Gateway to help residents harness the power of artificial intelligence

A series of four classes will be offered over the next several months at the SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant. The

Pumpkin Farm Arrest; Drug Bust in Allendale; Social Services Hours Set at the Racine Library

Oct. 12, 2026 5p

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Tremper Comes up Two Points Short at the Buzzer in Game Against Indian Trail

It was a close one! Indian Trail defeated Tremper Friday night at Ameche in a game that went down to the wire. Click here for the entire game--or hop to the finish. Congratulations to the Hawks. 

District Attorney Solis' Response to Conflicts of Interest Raises Questions

Oct. 11, 2026 8:30p 

(WGTD)---The minutes of a pre-trial hearing in a Kenosha murder case appear to call into question Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis' ability to distance himself from cases in which he has a conflict of interest. 

Repurposing Plan Still Up in the Air for Former Church Building

Oct. 9, 2026 10:30a

(WGTD)---The new owners of the former Grace Lutheran Church building in Kenosha on 60th St. are in a holding pattern.

Kenosha Human Development Services bought the building last spring.

Site Chosen for Racine's New Main Fire Station

Oct. 9, 2026 10:15a 

(WGTD)---The location for Racine’s new main fire station has been announced. 

Celebrating a Life of Music and Teaching at Carthage College

Oct. 8, 2026 5:30p

(WGTD)---Greg Berg will be singing his way into partial retirement with a free concert Saturday evening at Carthage College.

Mixed KUSD Test Results

Oct. 7, 2026 10p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified administration is generally pleased with the latest test results, saying while they might not be up to snuff in some areas they represent progress.