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Felony Charge Against John Tate Thrown Out

Apr. 25, 2023 8p

(WGTD)---A felony charge that had been filed against former Racine City Council President John Tate never made it to first base.

Racine Police Issue Warning To Kia & Hyundai Vehicle Owners

April, 25th, 2023 9:45am

(WGTD) -Attention Kia and Hyundai vehicle owners: Over the past few months the Racine Police Department has seen a significant increase in thefts (and attempted thefts) of Kia and Hyundai vehicles in the City of Racine, mainly

Kenosha Homicide Victim Identified

Apr. 24, 2023 9p

(WGTD)---The man shot to death in a Kenosha apartment early Sunday morning has been identified as 40-year-old Deshun Jackson.

Jackson was described in a GoFundMe account as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Funds to cover

Racine High School Already Benefiting From Microsoft Partnership

St. Catherine's High School launched a partnership well before the company had its eye on establishing a data center in Mt. Pleasant. 

Gateway's Horticulture Program and Fab Lab Team Up to Explore Alternate Growing Methods

Apr. 24, 2023 2:45p

(WGTD)---Gateway Technical College’s horticulture program goes well beyond teaching traditional growing methods.

Dr. Steve Brown's guest on WGTD's "Education Matters" is Dr. Tracey Holloway, Professor at UW-Madison. They discuss Science Moms.

Dr. Tracy Holloway has been recognized as a member of the National Academy of Medicine, as a recipient of the Ascent Award from the American Geophysical Union Atmospheric Sciences Section, and with multiple awards for science outreach, diversity, and mentoring. 

Harry Wait Case Alleged Typo; Kenosha Homicide

Also...Zontell Junior Mistrial in Racine Court and Wrong-Way Drivers Stopped on Green Bay Rd. in Pleasant Prairie. Click for details. 

Earth Day Celebrations in Kenosha and Elkhorn

Also...new details on the shooting of Lexi Fisher in Racine; A Kenosha man allegedly shoots up his apartment and a bicyclist is in critical condition after a collision with a semi. Click for more. 

Pair of Drones on Their Way to KFD

Apr. 20, 2023 8;30p

(WGTD)---A good-news update on a WGTD Community Matters program that aired last month.

Man Sought in the Shooting Death of a Racine Woman is Arrested

Apr. 20, 2023 8:15p 

(WGTD)---The man charged with 1st Degree Intentional Homicide in the death of a 36-year-old Racine woman last weekend was arrested late Thursday afternoon.