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Republicans Renew Attack On Facebook-Funded Grants With Racine Election Lawsuit

Conservative Groups Sue City Officials Under Wisconsin Open Records Law

Masks to be Required in Kenosha Unified Buildings

Aug. 26, 2021 10:30p

(WGTD)---The Kenosha School Board voted 5-2 Thursday night to make face masks mandatory for anyone inside a school building. 

Canceled Kenosha School Board Meeting Will be Held Thursday Evening

Aug. 25, 2021 9:40p

(WGTD)---The Kenosha School Board meeting on Tuesday that was canceled because of an unruly crowd has been rescheduled for Thursday evening. But this time, the meeting will take place virtually.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett To Be Named Ambassador To Luxembourg

Barrett Has Served As Milwaukee Mayor Since 2004

COVID-19 Cases Surging Locally

Aug. 24, 2021 9p

(WGTD)---A deadly day for COVID in Racine County. Four deaths related to COVID were reported by the state Tuesday in Racine County.

By comparison, Wisconsin’s seven-day, daily average for COVID deaths is 8.

Major Projects in Racine and Kenosha Could Be Funded With Federal COVID Recovery Dollars

Gov. Evers traveled to Racine Tuesday to announce that two funds will be set up. Racine's new community health clinic at Julian Thomas Elementary and Kenosha's innovation neighborhood at the former Chrylser Engine Plant site could benefit. 

Anti-Maskers Force Kenosha School Board to Cancel Meeting

Aug. 24, 2021 7:45p; Minor edits and additions at 8:25p

(WGTD)---Kenosha School Board President Yolanda Adams canceled Tuesday night's regularly-scheduled meeting of the board after audience members refused to socially distance themselves.

UW System Refuses To Submit COVID Safety Restrictions For GOP Okay

Interim President Tommy Thompson: 'I Am Going To Stand My Ground' To Keep Students, Employees Safe

Power Outage in Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie Early Tuesday Afternoon

Aug. 24, 2021 1:05p; Updated 2p with power restored 

(WGTD)---A power outage affected over 2,500 homes and businesses in Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie early Tuesday afternoon.

The lights went out around 12:30. They were back on by 2 p.m.

Statewide COVID Vaccination Incentives Program Now in Place

Unvaccinated City of Racine residents can double their money through a local incentives program.