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Local Authors Discuss Their New Book on Burt Reynolds

Mar. 22, 2026 5p

(WGTD)---Two Racine-based film historians have a new appreciation for the talent and character of Burt Reynolds. 

James Neibaur and Gary Schneeberger viewed and analyzed all 48 of Reynolds’ films. 

Their new book

Chavez Community Center Renaming; Charge Recommended in Fatal Burlington Crash; Katherine Marks Tribute Day

Mar. 19, 2026 5:45p

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Gateway Search; Former LakeView Tech Academy Building Gets a New Tenant; Wirch Office Hours

Mar. 17, 2026 5:30p

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Complaint Details Charges Against Pastor

Mar. 17, 2026 4:30p

(WGTD)---The pastor of a Kenosha church is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled parishioner in his office.

48 year-old Curtiss Tolefree made his first court appearance Tuesday on a pair of counts

Van Wanggaard to Retire From Legislature

Mar. 17, 2026 4p

(WGTD)---Confirming suspicions, four-term State Senator Van Wanggaard has decided against a re-election bid this fall.

‘Welcome to the Hub’: Racine Residents Take a Direct Role in Their Own Criminal Defense

Mar. 17, 2026 12:30p

(WPR)---It’s a cold evening in Racine, but it’s warm inside the local library where a group of volunteers is gathering for a weekly meeting.

Bobby Ayala drags chairs into a circular formation. Roughly half a dozen people file

UNFI Plans to Pull Out of Sturtevant; Layoff Announcement Comes on Top of Reductions at Cree

Mar. 17, 2026 noon

(WGTD)---A grocery wholesaler is closing its distribution center in Sturtevant and laying off over 400 workers. 

WGTD/Kenosha Community Media Host Kenosha Aldermanic Forum

Candidates who are on the ballot for Kenosha City Council participated in a forum held March 10th in Haribo Hall.  Click for the link. 

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KUSD Controlled Entrance Update

Mar. 15, 2026 10:15a

(WGTD)---Plans are on track to have controlled entrances in place at all Kenosha Unified schools by the next school year.

Dominion's Presence in Downtown Racine is Growing

Mar. 15, 2026 9:40a

(WGTD)---The Verdant hotel has become a mini-economic development engine for downtown Racine.

The developers of the 80-room hotel, restaurant and rooftop bar on Monument Square in the former Zahn's department store building have