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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. 

Smart City Infrastructure Project Completed in Kenosha

Jan. 13, 2025 11:50a

(WGTD)---The stage has been set in Kenosha for the city to truly become a “smart city” in the next few years. 

A $100 million, three year-long project to string cable in front of every home and business in the city is now

Federal Case Filed by Two Photojournalists in Blake Demonstration Dismissed

Jan. 11, 2026 12:45p

(WGTD)---A federal lawsuit that was filed by two photojournalists stemming from the Jacob Blake demonstrations in 2020 has been dismissed.

Demolition of Kenosha Historic Structure Could be on the Horizon

Jan. 11, 2026 12:30p

(WGTD)---The owner of the former Eagles Club in downtown Kenosha is entertaining proposals that could lead to the demolition of the 100-year-old building. 

High School Senior, UW-P Prof, on the Ballots in Racine and Kenosha Unified Districts

Jan. 7, 2026 8p

(WGTD)---A primary election will be required in the upcoming Kenosha School Board election. The filing deadline was this week.

Six candidates will be on the Feb. 17th ballot.

They include the two incumbents, Yolanda Adams and

Racine City Council; Racine County Board Races

Jan. 7, 2026 7:30p; 1-8 correction in the Nielsen/Harmon race to reflect that Nielsen is the incumbent

(WGTD)---There's strong interest in the Racine City Council.

There's a contested race in each of the seven districts that are up for grabs this

Dinosaur Discovery Museum Dispute Explained

Jan. 7, 2026 6:45p

(WGTD)---A collaboration between Carthage College and the City of Kenosha’s Dinosaur Discovery Museum will continue, even though a formal agreement has expired, much to the dismay of the Carthage professor who helped launch the effort