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Attendees hold candles at a vigil in Kenosha for people who have died at the hands of ICE.

Kenosha Residents Turn Out to Protest ICE and Demand Change

Jan. 25, 2026 7:30p

Public School Superintendents Plead For Compromise on State Funding

Jan. 24, 2026 7:15p

(WGTD)---The superintendents of the state’s five largest school districts, including Kenosha and Racine, have issued an open letter urging state legislators to strike a meaningful compromise on school funding issues.

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Madrigrano Marina Shores interior damage.

Formal Request Made to Demolish Eagles Club Building

Jan. 24, 2026 6:30p

(WGTD)---The owner of the former Eagles Club ballroom in downtown Kenosha is asking for permission from the city to demolish the historic structure after the building sustained massive damage from a burst water pipe.

Wind Point Lighthouse and adjacent grounds. Courtesy Wendy Sorenson.

Shoop Golf Course Proposal Generates Lengthy Discussions

Jan. 23, 2026 4p; Updated with city take on 1-26

(WGTD)---A proposal to reinvigorate a small golf course in the Racine area has been met with both strong enthusiasm and disdain.

Fatal Crash Possibly Caused by Medical Emergency

Jan. 23, 2026 3:30p

(WGTD)---A head-on crash late Thursday afternoon south of Kansasville may have been caused by a medical emergency, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office.

Shannon Wysocki, the co-leader of ‘Say Yes to Recess Wisconsin’; Kenosha School Board member Bob Tierney; Kenosha parent and teacher Sam Roochnik and Racine School Board member Scott Coey, who also teaches in KUSD.

Push For More Recess is Explained on Education Matters

Jan. 21, 2026 6:45p

(WGTD)---A coalition of parents, teachers and school board members that’s based in the Kenosha-Racine area is pushing a bill that would require public and charter schools in Wisconsin to schedule at least one hour of recess every day

Entrance to the Outreach Community Health Centers Clinic in Racine.

2nd Federally-Qualified Health Clinic in Racine Opens

Jan. 21, 2026 6:15p

(WGTD)---Racine’s second federally qualified health center opened for business Wednesday.

On-Air Tribute to a One-Of-A-Kind Kenoshan

Jan. 19, 2026 7:30p

(WGTD)---A prolific Kenosha author with a larger-than-life personality was remembered last week on WGTD’s “Morning Show.”

Firefighter Falls Through Floor of Burning Home

Jan. 16, 2026 3:30p

(WGTD)---A Salem Lakes firefighter who was injured while battling a house fire south of Trevor late Thursday afternoon is expected to make a full recovery.

Beer & Liquor Licenses in Kenosha are Valuable Commodities

Jan. 13, 2026 1:45p

(WGTD)---The City of Kenosha begins the new year with a continued shortage of beer and liquor licenses.

The number of licenses that a city is allowed to issue is set by the state. Demand has been exceeding supply.