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Former Racine Ald. Trevor Jung Launches a Campaign for State Senate

Sept. 16, 2025 4:30p

(WGTD)---A former Racine alderman who currently serves as the city's transit director is seeking his party's nomination in the 21st State Senate district.

Democrat Trevor Jung launched his campaign Tuesday morning on Racine's

Kenosha City Council Member Resigns, Asks for Prayers, Following Diagnosis

Sept. 15, 2025 10p

(WGTD)---A sad and sober ending to Monday night’s regularly-scheduled meeting of the Kenosha City Council.

Kenosha: Shirl's To Reopen Under a New Name; Another Business Planned for the Mac's Deli Building

Sept. 14, 2025 6:30p

(WGTD)---A businessman with a history of creating profitable restaurants in Kenosha is in the process of filling two empty spaces.

"The Rising Storm": Worker Shortages Projected

Sept. 10, 2025 11:15a

(WGTD)---A top labor economist disagrees with a recent U.S. Labor Department forecast that the country’s workforce is going to grow by 3% in the next ten years.

State of the City: Racine Mayor Mason Sees Threats and Hope

Sept. 9, 2025 4p

(WGTD)---Holding out hope for the future, Racine Mayor Cory Mason painted a grim picture for the City of Racine as it sits under the Trump administration.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Franks Diner but Were Afraid to Ask Because You Might Get 'Sassed' by a Server

Sept. 9, 2025 12:20p

(WGTD)---Franks Diner will be celebrating its centennial this Saturday with a day-long block party in front of the downtown Kenosha business.

McKinley Buildings; Former Lincoln El and Washington Middle in Line For Demolition

Sept. 8, 2025 4p; Updated on 9-9 with correct name of school across from old Lincoln Elementary

(WGTD)---The City of Kenosha appears ready to move forward with plans to demolish four, former Kenosha Unified school buildings. Three of the four were closed

Charges Filed in Racine Bus Crash Against A Woman Who's Awaiting Trial in a Fatal Crash

Sept. 4, 2025 11:15p; Updated 9-6

(WGTD)---Bond for a 20 year-old Racine woman who was charged in connection with a city bus crash that injured 11 was set Friday at $500,000.

Warnings Signs to Go Up at Carre-Hogle Park Beach

Sept. 4, 2025 10p

(WGTD)---‘No Swimming’ signs will be installed soon at Carre-Hogle Park, the site of a Lake Michigan drowning in July.

Fund Drive Underway to Replace Stolen Habitat for Humanity Tools

Sept. 4, 2025 9:10p

(WGTD)---A fundraising effort is underway to cover at least part of the cost of replacing over $10,000 worth of tools that were stolen from two construction trailers owned by Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha and Racine counties.