News Archive
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Evers: School Leaders ‘Beside Themselves’ Following Failure of School/Tax Deal
Gov. Tony Evers blamed state Senate Democrats and Republican US Rep. Tom Tiffany for the bill's failure. Click for WPR story.
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Buyer Found for the Former Kroger Fulfillment Center
May 16, 2026 9:40a
(WGTD)---This didn't take long--a new occupant has been found for the Kroger fulfillment center in Pleasant Prairie.
The highly-automated grocery delivery operation closed earlier this year, eliminating over 200 jobs. Kroger
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Gun Deal Turns Into Gunfire, Leading to a Death in a Case Similar to a Kenosha Incident
May 15, 2026 7:45a
(WGTD)---The shooting death of a teenager in Racine last month apparently was the result of a gun deal gone bad.
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State's Largest School Districts Urge Gov. Evers and Legislators to Resume Negotiations
May 15, 2026 7a
(WGTD)---The leaders of the state’s five largest school districts are urging Gov. Evers and legislators to return to the bargaining table following this week’s rejection in the senate of a school aid/tax relief package.
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Deal to Cut Taxes, Boost Special Ed Funding, Dies in Senate
The measure negotiated by Gov. Tony Evers and top GOP leaders was opposed by Democratic senators and a handful of Republicans. Click for WPR story.
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Malicki Delivers Upbeat 'State of the County' Address
May 13, 2026 7p
(WGTD)---In his second ‘state of the county’ address, Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki didn’t waste any time in talking about county government's financial condition, describing it as “fiscally sound.”
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KUSD Musical Theater Program Maintains its Reputation
May 13, 2026 6:30p
(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified's strong musical theater program received another honor this week.
The cast and crew of "Les Miserables"--staged earlier this year--earned a state 'Jerry Award' for Outstanding Musical while three cast
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Vote on Tax Relief/School Aid Deal Could Come as Early as Wednesday
May 13, 2026 11a
(WGTD)---The state Senate and Assembly are expected to convene Wednesday to start debating Gov. Evers’ mid-budget deal with Republican legislative leaders over property tax relief and funding increases for K-though-12 schools.
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Democrats Split With Gov. Evers Over School Funding Deal
Several prominent Democrats, including candidates running to replace Evers, say he isn't doing enough for schools in his swan song legislation. Click for the WPR
