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Investigation Underway Into the Cause of a Deadly Thanksgiving Fire

Nov. 28, 2025 10:30a; Updated at 2p with death of third child; Updated 11-29 with ID's

(WGTD)---Three children died and their father was treated for smoke inhalation in a Thursday night fire in a town home in Kenosha. 

Details Shared on Federal Arrests in Kenosha Last Week

Nov. 25, 2025 8:15p

(WGTD)---A statement issued Tuesday by the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office has thrown some light on an operation in Kenosha last week that was conducted by two federal agencies.

Foxconn Promises Hundreds of New Jobs in Mt. Pleasant; Data Center Demand is Fueling the Increase

Nov. 25, 2025 8p

(WPR/WGTD)---The demand for artificial intelligence is what's behind Microsoft's data center expansion in Mt. Pleasant. And now it appears Foxconn has also gotten into the act.

WGTD Benefit Raises Funds for the Shalom Center and the Sharing Center

Nov. 24, 2025 3p

(WGTD)---$1,000 checks are in the mail to both the Shalom Center in Kenosha and the Sharing Center in Trevor as a result of the "1st Annual WGTD Full Plate Thanksgiving Benefit" held Saturday evening at the Union Park Tavern in Kenosha.

Kenosha Police Investigate a North Side Homicide

Nov. 24, 2025 3p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Police said Monday they believe the victim in a Friday night homicide had been targeted.

47-year-old Christian Davis suffered a single gunshot wound.  

A Review of Kenosha County's Public/Private Parks Contracts May Be In Store

Nov. 23, 2025  10:45a

(WGTD)---Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman wants a formal review of the county's public/private partnerships in the county's parks. That includes the non-profit that runs the county-owned Kemper Center on Kenosha's

R. Scott Pierce, Gateway Trustee, former KUSD & Westosha Central Leader, Dies

Nov. 21, 2025 2:45p

(WGTD)---A member of the board that oversees operations at Gateway Technical College has died.

According to a news release from the college, R. Scott Pierce, 78, passed away Thursday night. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Fire Dept./EMS Consolidation Study Underway in Far Western Kenosha Co.

Nov. 21, 2025 10a

(WGTD)---Three of Kenosha County’s western-most municipalities are studying the possibility of consolidating fire and rescue services that rely heavily on volunteers. 

A $75,000 study to be conducted by a Lake Geneva firm is

Jeff Neubauer: 'We Need to Better Align Job Seekers With Job Openings'

Nov. 21, 2025 9:30a

Planning Ahead: Wheels in Motion in Racine on 250th B-Day Celebration

Nov. 20, 2025 3:45p

(WGTD)---America will celebrate it’s 250th birthday next year. And Racine Mayor Cory Mason is ready to party…in an educational, historical and inclusive sort of way to highlight what makes Racine special in the context of American