Mar. 23, 2026 9:15p
From WGTD News:
A jury trial for the Union Grove man charged with identity theft and election fraud for requesting absentee ballots in other people's names in 2022 is to continue in Racine Court Tuesday. Harry Wait admitted from the start that he took the wrongful actions in order to prove a point that the process of requesting absentee ballots is vulnerable to fraud. Testimony began Monday afternoon. Among the witnesses called by the state were Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Racine Mayor Cory Mason. The state rested its case just before the jury was dismissed for the day.
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A 35 year-old man could appear in court as early as Tuesday to face charges in connection with a Twin Lakes Homicide. The body of a 37 year-old woman was found at the Tan Oak Apartments Monday just after 9. Police said the woman died of apparent gunshot wounds. The suspect was arrested at the scene without incident. Police said an eleven month-old child and a dog were in the apartment and were not hurt. The police department is recommending charges of 1st Degree Intentional Homicide, Endangering Safety, Possession of a firearm by a Felon and Disorderly Conduct.
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A school in Racine that specializes in serving special needs students appears to be expanding. Sonnenberg Schools has purchased the former Jefferson Lighthouse School from Racine Unified. The $975,000 purchase price was the asking price. Jefferson Lighthouse on 6th Ave. closed two years ago. According to its website, Sonnenberg currently has facilities in the former Racine Early Education Center on Franklin St. and in the former Cops 'n' Kids Reading Center on Villa. The Racine School Board approved the sale without comment Monday evening.
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Here's a hopeful sign that spring is around the corner. Kenosha County has announced that Brighton Dale Links and the Petrifying Springs Golf Course are both open for business as of Tuesday. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman noted in a news release that last year was a record season for play at the courses. While the courses are open for the season beginning Tuesday, weather-related setbacks in the days ahead could cause temporary closures.
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