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Open Mic Trips Up Racine Murder Suspect; Details in Kenosha Bar Shooting

Oct. 22, 2022 11am

(WGTD)---There were new developments last week in two high-profile murder cases in the area. 

A new complaint fingered a different gunman in the death earlier this year of 14-year-old Eugene Henderson.

Gateway Picks a New President

Oct. 20, 2022 11:15a

(WGTD)---Shunning three finalists with ties to the Wisconsin Technical College System, trustees at Gateway Technical College picked a woman who currently serves as an administrator at a community college in Texas as the school's next

Active Shooter Hoaxes at 3 Area Schools Prompt Lockdowns and Building Sweeps

Oct. 20, 2022 10:30a

(WGTD)---Threats of active shooters as schools in Racine, Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie triggered full responses with teams of police officers descending on the buildings Thursday morning. All of the threats were proven to be false.

Dr. Bryan Albrecht Gateway Technical College President, gives keynote address at the annual meeting of the Kenosha Area Chamber Of Commerce (Video)

(WGTD) Gateway President & CEO Bryan Albrecht delivers his keynote speech at the annual meeting of the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the Strawberry Creek Country Club in Kenosha County.

Coopers Uptown, Formerly Jack Andrea's, Set to Open Next week.

Oct. 19, 2022 8:45p

(WGTD)---A beloved institution for many in the Kenosha area is expected to reopen at noon Wednesday Oct. 26th, with normal operating hours beginning the following day. 

A Revived Downtown Vision May Be Coming Soon From Kenosha Mayor Antaramian

Also, construction of streets and a replacement building for LakeView Technology Academy expected next year. 

Child Struck and Killed in Racine

Oct. 19, 2022 10a

(WGTD)---A five-year-old Racine boy died when he was struck by a vehicle on North Memorial Drive Tuesday night.

Hapless Would-Be Robber Imprisoned Inside the Store He Tried to Rob

Oct. 13, 2022  9:45p

(WGTD)---While it couldn't be described as a citizen arrest, a gas station clerk in Racine detained a would-be robber by trapping the suspect inside the business by locking the doors. 

NWS Confirms Two Tornadoes in Listening Area

Oct. 13, 2022 9:30p

(WGTD)---The National Weather Service has confirmed that two weak tornadoes spun out of the thin line of thunderstorms that moved through the tri-county area Wednesday.

Brush With Gun Violence Spurs Community Connector to Keep Kids Safe

Oct. 13, 2022 9p

(WGTD)---One of the newest “Community Connectors” to be hired by Racine Unified to help keep kids safe and improve learning environments had a brush with gun violence last summer.

54-year-old Johnny Ford was officiating at a