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Sting Nets 18 for Solicitation

Feb. 22, 2022 5:50p 

(WGTD)---A dozen-and-a-half men were cited for solicitation as the result of a two-day sting conducted recently by Kenosha police. 

In addition, officers came across a female trafficking victim who's now being given

Carthage to Host 41st Treasurer of the United States

Feb. 21, 2022 7:15p

(WGTD)---A former treasurer of the United States will be visiting Carthage College this week.

Rosario Marin was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001.

New Foxconn Website; Kenosha Native's Judicial Appointment Hung Up; Kenosha County Job Center is Moving

Feb. 16, 2022 9:40p

From WGTD News and The Associated Press: 

Kenosha County Exec Match-Up Set

Feb. 15, 2022 9:15p; Updated at 10:15p with candidate reaction 

(WGTD)---Rebecca Matoska-Mentink and Samantha Kerkman will face off Apr. 5th for Kenosha County Executive. 

In primary voting Tuesday, a third candidate, County Board

Five Injured; One Dead in Racine Shooting Incident

Feb. 13, 2022 1:30p; Updated on 2-14 with ID

(Racine)---The man who shot and killed himself as police closed in following a mass shooting in Racine early Sunday has been identified. 

He's 50-year-old John Wesley Brown of Racine. 

18th Season of the WGTD Radio Theater Begins Tomorrow with “Holmes and Watson: It’s Elementary or its Moriarty”

The critically acclaimed 25-time award winning series begins it's 18th Season Saturday at 11:15am 

Racine County D-A Won't Charge Nursing Home Workers, Wisconsin Elections Commission Members

Feb. 11, 2022 2:30p

(WPR)---The Racine County District Attorney said she is "disappointed that (her) hands are tied" in announcing that she will not charge members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission with election fraud. 

Local Briefs: Buses Arrive; Detention Center Plan Advances; Campaign Finance Reports; Non-Profits Get Grants

Feb. 8, 2022 8:45p

From WGTD News: 

Amazon Fulfillment Center to Occupy Building Under Construction Near the Kenosha Airport

Feb. 7, 2022 9:40p

(WGTD)---The tenant of a million-sq. ft. warehouse that’s under construction near the Kenosha Regional Airport has been identified. And it’s Amazon.

Word came just as the Kenosha City Council prepared to vote Monday night on

County Exec Kreuser Stands by Critical Remarks

Feb. 6, 2022 11a

(WGTD)---Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser isn't accepting the clarifications and explanations given by State Rep. Samantha Kerkman over some comments she made last week that immediately drew the attention of county officials.