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Bond Set for a Former Kenosha County Board Supervisor as a New Charge Surfaces

Dec. 15, 2025 2:45p; Updated at 11:30 to reflect DA's position on charges

(WGTD)---A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a former Kenosha County Board Supervisor who's facing drug charges.

Photos of RSO Capt Cary Madrigal and Racine Alder Henry Perez

Racine County to Look For New Sheriff

Dec. 15, 2025 2:40p

(WGTD)---A race for sheriff in Racine County is shaping up.

The incumbent, Christopher Schmaling, reportedly will be retiring at the end of next year. He’s been sheriff since 2011.

Racine Tavern Faces Scrutiny as a 'Nuisance' Property

Dec. 10, 2025 8:30

(WGTD)---A downtown tavern has landed on Racine's list of nuisance properties.

According to a news release from the city, Mahoffers on Main has racked up more than 50 police calls since it opened in July of this year.

Wait List Expected to Materialize Soon for Racine County's 'Meals on Wheels' Program

Dec. 10, 2025 8p

(WGTD)---Racine County has put out the word that funding has become tight in its 'Meals on Wheels' program.

Photo of St. Rep. Angelina Cruz speaking at a rally.

Racine Representative Pushes for More Special Ed Funding For K-12 Schools

Dec. 10, 2025 3:45p

(WGTD)---A state representative from Racine wants to hold the state’s feet to the fire on the issue of special education funding for public schools in Wisconsin.

Photo of Invenergy company officials at a Somers village board meeting.

Information Meetings on Proposed Somers Peaker Plant to be Held Thursday

Dec. 9, 2025 4p

(WGTD)---A company that wants to build a natural gas-fired power plant in Somers will be holding an open house Thursday.

It’ll be held at Somers Village Hall with the first two-hour-long session beginning at 1:30 and the

Major Kenosha Intersection to Reopen

Dec. 4, 2025 7:30p

(WGTD)---A major north side Kenosha intersection that's been partially closed for months because of road construction will reopen even though the project isn't done.

A Court Document Reveals Additional Details on Kenosha Fire

Dec. 3, 2025 8p

(WGTD)---A search warrant sheds some light on the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three children in the townhome fire in Kenosha on Thanksgiving night.

The warrant was obtained to allow authorities to examine Joshua

Dramatic Video Released of Raymond Fire Rescue

Dec. 3, 2025 7:30p

(WGTD)---A Racine County Sheriff's deputy battled thick smoke to rescue a four-year-old child in a Village of Raymond house fire Monday afternoon. While the child was rescued, a 38-year-old woman from Milwaukee--Jenna Zuehlke--died.

Larry Meiller Announces Retirement After 58 Years on WPR

Dec. 2, 2025 7p