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WGTD/WPR Seasonal Program Schedule

Here's the seasonal program schedule for WGTD from Wisconsin Public Radio.

DECEMBER 2019

Sunday 22

1 p.m. "Wisconsin Classical" - A Five Lakes Holiday Madison musicians, from the

It's Back! Just in Time for Christmas!: 24/7 Jazz WGTD HD2

Dec. 18, 2019 11:30a

24/7 Jazz WGTD HD2 is back on the air.

Several weeks ago, an expensive component of our HD transmitter that affects the over-the-air broadcasts of HD2 in the Kenosha/Racine area died. 

West Lawsuit; Worker Charged With Making Terrorist Threats, No Snow

Dec. 17, 2019 8:20p 

(WGTD)---A white Christmas is looking less and less likely. Once we get past mid-week, temperatures will be warmer than normal for this time of year. Highs in the 40s are forecast in the run-up to Christmas. And it’s expected to

Foxconn Says It Can't Find Enough Workers For Wisconsin Project

Dec. 16, 2019 10:20p

(WPR)---A Foxconn executive says the company has been unable to recruit employees necessary for its development project in Wisconsin.

RUSD Facilities Plan Wins Approval; Kenosha Ald. is Hit With Court Order

Dec. 16, 2019 10:10p; Edited at 11:20p

Teacher Fired For Using Racial Slur

Dec. 15, 2019 8:45p

(WGTD)---For the second year in a row, a teacher at Bradford High School faced disciplinary action for using the “N” word in a classroom.

WEDC Says Foxconn Not Eligible For State Tax Credits Under Current Pact

Dec. 13, 2019  6:15p

(WPR/AP)---Foxconn Technology Group is not eligible for tax credits unless the company amends its original contract with the state, according to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., or WEDC.

"Dean Martin" Headlines 91.1 Players Holiday Show Saturday, Dec. 14th

Dec. 13, 2019 11a

The 91.1 Players will stage its Annual Holiday Extravaganza featuring Joey Van Hulle as Dean Martin Saturday morning, Dec. 14th at the Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan.

New Development Tool Benefits Cities and Private Investors Alike

Dec. 12, 2019 4:20p

(WGTD)---A new development tool has been launched in Racine that could benefit municipalities across the state.

Push Begins in Racine to Boost Response Rate to 2020 U.S. Census

Dec. 12, 2019 3:25p

(WGTD)---City and county officials in Racine are already ramping up the effort to get people to respond to and understand the importance of the upcoming census.