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Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman speaks before a small crowd in the county Administration Building.

Kerkman Officially Begins Her 2nd Term as Kenosha County Executive

Apr. 19, 2026 10p

(WGTD)---Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman was sworn in Sunday for her second term.

Leah Rasmussen stands on a dry portion of Highway W with floodwaters and her shop and home in the background.

Fox River Floodwaters to Start Receding Monday

Apr. 19, 2026 9:45p

(WGTD)---The Fox River in western Kenosha County appears to be cresting at about four feet over flood stage.

As it moves through the watershed, rainwater from last week’s storms is expected to keep the river above flood

The three remaining finalist for the position of president of Gateway Technical College.

Three GTC Presidential Finalists: On Campus and on the Radio

Apr. 19, 2026 2:45p

(WGTD)---In the long search for a permanent successor to Gateway Technical College President Ritu Raju, decision time is close at hand.

Three finalists will be at Gateway and on the radio Monday and Tuesday.

Individuals carry dogs out of Ridglan Farms on March 15, 2026. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office has referred charges to the local district attorney against 62 people involved in the March 15 incident. Source: Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs

Animal Rights Activists Storm Dane County Dog Breeding Facility

Dane County Sheriff: 'I want to be very clear, this is not a peaceful protest'. Click for WPR story.

Debris from a severe storm covers a sidewalk Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Janesville, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

NWS Working to Confirm Dozens of Tornadoes That Hit State Friday night

Communities begin clean up after strong storms lead to flooding, train derailment and widespread damage. Click for WPR story.

Standby For More Rough Weather; Somers Added to Areas Struck by Twisters

Apr. 16, 2026 9:45p
(WGTD)---At least five tornadoes were embedded in storms that struck the tri-county area of southeast Wisconsin this week. And the tally could potentially grow before Friday is done.

Lee Rayburn will replace the retiring Larry Meiller.

WPR Names Lee Rayburn as New Host of its Popular Midday Call-In Show Heard on WGTD

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More Sanctions Loom For Kenosha County DA Solis

Apr. 14, 2026 8:45p; Updated 4-15

(WGTD)---Kenosha County Judge Jodi Meier says she'll decide at the end of the murder trial currently underway in her court on whether to issue sanctions against Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis.

City of Kenosha Seeks Public's Help in Planning

Apr. 14, 2026 7:05p

From the City of Kenosha:

The City of Kenosha has released a community survey to help shape its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long‑range vision that will guide how the city grows and invests over the next 25

Matoska-Mentink with County Clerk Regi Waligora after filing her non-candidacy notice.

Longtime Kenosha County Clerk of Courts to Retire

Apr. 14, 2026 1:30p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Clerk of Courts Rebecca Matoska-Mentink is calling it quits.

She’s retiring from the position she’s held for the past 20 years when her current term expires at the end of the year.