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NWS Surveys Kenosha Storm Damage and Rules Out Tornado

Apr. 3, 2026 10:30p

From the National Weather Service: 

...Downburst and Straight Line Wind Damage Across the North Side
of the City of Kenosha...

DV Homicide Victim's Boyfriend Has Questions

Apr. 3, 2026 10:20p 

(WGTD)---Korey Williams believes ‘the system’ could’ve done more to protect his girlfriend as she tried to extract herself from a bad relationship. He has some specific questions for some specific people.

DV Victim Was a Former Employee of a Shelter for Abused Women

Apr. 3, 2026 11:45a

(WGTD)---Makayla Plaza was more knowledgeable that most people about the issue of domestic violence.

Vertical Farm Revolution Fizzles, But Some Farms Sprouted in Wisconsin

Grow Space Vertical Farm in Kenosha learned from industry mistakes, owner says. Click here for the WPR story. 

Widespread Storm Damage Reported in North Side Kenosha Neighborhoods

Apr. 3, 2026 2:30a

(WGTD)---The National Weather Service is considering whether to send investigators to Kenosha's north side to determine whether extensive damage from a storm that moved through Thursday evening was caused by straight line winds or a

Plaza Arrested; Treated For Self-Inflicted Stab Wounds

Apr. 2, 2026 6:45p

(WGTD)---Marckus Plaza was found hiding in the basement of a Kenosha business Thursday afternoon, a little over a day after he allegedly fatally stabbed his estranged wife in the couple's home about a block away.

Tornado Watch for Kenosha, Racine & Walworth Counties Extended to 11pm

Apr. 2, 2026 6p

From the National Weather Service: 

* Tornado Watch for portions of     Southeast Iowa     Northwest Illinois    

"Momma Got Dead": Children May Have Witnessed Homicide

Apr. 1, 2026 4:10p; Updated at 4-2 with restraining order clarification, arrest

(WGTD)---Two small children were present in a south side Kenosha home early Wednesday morning when a 33 year-old man allegedly stabbed his estranged wife to death.

Kenosha Homicide; Suspect Sought

Apr. 1, 2026 10:45a

(WGTD)---Kenosha Police say a woman is dead and the suspect is on the run.

Police responded to a home in the 7400 blk. of 22nd Ave. this morning and came across the body of a woman. 

Tax Warrant Filed Against Kenosha County District Attorney

Mar. 31, 2026 8:30p

(WGTD)---A warrant for unpaid income taxes was filed Tuesday against Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis.