News Archive

KSB Blocks Action on a Pair of Proposals That Drew Criticism

At it's regularly-scheduled meeting Tuesday night, the Kenosha School Board killed any idea of making the citizens' comments portion of its meetings more restrictive, and also ordered additional review for a new class that's meant to build trust between the police

Seal of Approval Given to RUSD Superintendent In-Waiting

Racine---The next-in-line to lead Racine Unified received nothing but praise from multiple corners of the district's educational establishment Monday night. 

New Trial for Brantner; Trainer Accused of Trying to Entice Teen Client

Fond du Lac---A 63 year-old Kenosha truck driver will face another trial in the 1990 murder of a Sturtevant woman. Dennis Brantner's first trial last summer for the death of Berit Beck ended with a hung jury. Brantner's attorney argued that there wasn't enough

Walker Seeks To Expand Work Requirements For Parents On Welfare

Parents With School-Age Children Would Have To Work 80 Hours Per Month

Monday, January 23, 2017    

(WPR/AP)---Gov. Scott Walker wants to require more people receiving public welfare benefits to be working or searching for work.

A Trail of 5 Victims, Multiple Court Cases Leads to More Jail Time For a Caledonia Sex Offender in a Story That Highlights Justice System Failures

Racine---A case that first drew our attention two years ago to the difficulties of dealing with sex offenders got much worse over the weekend.

Suzanne Jamieson Selmo on Noon Tunes January 23-27

Racine native---and---multi-Grammy nominee---Suzanne Jamieson Selmo---makes a return visit to "Noon Tunes" this week. Her 2015 CD titled "Shine: Lullabies for Everyone" garnered two Grammy nominations.

Defense Attorney Objects To Aspects Of KPD Course For KUSD Students

Updated with KUSD response

Kenosha---A long-time defense attorney says he's troubled by aspects of a new program that's designed to build trust between high school students and police officers.

Public Works Crews Get Early Jump On Spring

The extended warm spell has prompted public works crews to temporarily shift modes from winter to early spring.  

Last week In Kenosha for instance, crews were cleaning sewers, trimming trees, sweeping streets, and most importantly, filling potholes,

Kenosha's Reince Priebus Takes The Reins As White House Chief Of Staff

Priebus Oversaw A Bruising GOP Primary After Calling For A Gentler Republican Party Just Years Earlier

Friday, January 20, 2017

By Shawn Johnson

RUSD's #2 On Track For Top Job; GED Initiative Claims Early Success

Racine Unified won't have to undergo an expensive search to find a replacement for Superintendent Lolli Haws when her contract expires at the end of the next school year. At its regularly-scheduled meeting Monday night, the school board is expected to formally signal its