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A Proposed Externally-Funded Racine Police Patrol Sparks Debate

Mar. 15, 2026 9:30a; Update 3-19 The full council voted 11-4 to accept the donation

(WGTD)---The Racine City Council is scheduled to take up a thorny issue Tuesday night with many sides. 

Event at Pritzker to Honor Medal of Honor Recipients

Mar. 15, 2026 7:45a

(WGTD)---The Medal of Honor in this nation’s highest military award, given only for acts of extraordinary bravery. 

Pastor, Former KUSD Principal, Sought on Fresh Sexual Assault Charges

March 13, 2026 1:15p; Update 3-15..Tolefree has been taken into custody

(WGTD)---A former Kenosha Unified principal who beat sexual assault charges that were filed against him in 2019 is being sought in connection with new allegations. 

Kenosha Man's Studio is Spotlighted by a Gubernatorial Visit

Mar. 12, 2026 8:15p; Edited on 3-13  to clarify a couple of points

(WGTD)---A Kenosha man who operates what he says is the state's most advanced virtual video production studio is looking forward to an uptick in business thanks to recently-approved

Preview Your Apr. 7 Ballot

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Not Good: High Wind Warning & Winter Storm Watch

NWS 3-12-2026 3p 

Here's an update regarding the snow showers and high winds Friday, as well as the potential for a major winter storm Saturday night through Monday.

Bottom Line Up Front: Friday Morning to Friday Evening

Kenosha County Prosecutors Still in Short Supply; D-A Deflects Questions

Mar. 11, 2026 8:30p 

(WGTD)---The Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office continues to struggle with staffing challenges.

The number of assistant district attorneys has hovered around a dozen for months, even though the authorized strength

Spring Election Forums to be Hosted by WGTD

Mar. 9, 2026 10p

WGTD will be hosting a pair of spring election candidate forums in Kenosha and Racine.

Shoop Golf Course Proposal Advances, But Many Approvals Remain

Mar. 9, 2026 9:30p; Update with presentation link 

WGTD Schedules a "Morning Show" Tribute to Mike Kehoe

Mar. 5, 2026 7p

(WGTD)--WGTD will begin the upcoming work week with a Morning Show tribute to Mike Kehoe, the longtime program host and station volunteer who died Monday. 

Mike passed away peacefully in the hospital with a case of