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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. 

For Sale: Grace Lutheran

Apr. 14, 2026 1:15p

(WGTD)---Grace Lutheran in Kenosha marked its 125th anniversary in February. Now it’s getting ready to close.

The once-robust congregation has dwindled in numbers, reflecting a nationwide trend. In addition, the church has been

Racine County High School Wins Legal Fight for 80 Acres of Farmland

'It's extremely disappointing that this has got to this point': Daniel Riedel bought 116 acres of farmland in Union Grove in 2004. Click for the WPR story.

Nearly 100 Year-Old Kenosha Tavern Damaged by Fire

Apr. 12, 2026 11:15a; Updated at 7:15p; Updated 4-13

(WGTD)---The cause and origin of a fire that heavily damaged a north side Kenosha neighborhood tavern remained under investigation Monday.

Made in Wisconsin: Selle Anatomica Leather Bike Saddles

How an unlikely partnership led to a bike seat with a cult-like following in Elkhorn. Here's the WPR story. 

Two Social Service-Related Agencies Team Up to Create Operational Efficiencies

Apr. 11, 2026 noon; Updated 4-20

(WGTD)---The six year-old Kenosha County Food Bank has  teamed up with a long-time social service organization to strengthen the county's food distribution network.  

Fired Bradford Coach and Security Aide Speaks Out

Apr. 10, 2026 7:30p

(WGTD)---Monte Nelson wishes social media had never been invented.

The Bradford high school security aide and assistant girls’ basketball coach was fired earlier this year under the district’s policy of progressive discipline

Microsoft Fields Data Center Noise Complaints At Public Meeting

Apr. 10, 2026 7p

(WGTD)---Microsoft says it's investigating complaints that rooftop coolers on its about-to-open data center in Mt. Pleasant are already keeping people up at night.

Criminal Complaint Reveals Details of the Investigation Into the Death of a Child

Apr. 10, 2026 6p

(WGTD)---Oddities in the defendant’s statements to others and a new take on the appearance of the body of the victim—a six year-old girl-- led authorities to charge the girl’s mother Friday with 1st Degree Intentional Homicide. 

Finalists Named For the Position of Gateway President

Apr. 10, 2026 5p

From Gateway Technical College: 

Gateway Technical College has narrowed down its presidential applicant pool to four candidates, who will be on campus later this month to engage in a number of forums before a