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Racine Scholars Academy Given One Week Reprieve

Feb. 15, 2021 8:55p

(WGTD)---A charter school that would operate under the auspices of the Racine Unified School District was given a week to come up with a home for itself.

Police Tactics Questioned in Jacob Blake Case

Feb. 14, 2021 4:35p

(WGTD)---Nearly six months out from the incident, a nationally-known expert on policing says the shooting of Jacob Blake last summer raises legitimate, unanswered questions.

State Schools Superintendent Candidates Make Pitches For Open Seat

Feb. 14, 2021 8:45a

(WPR)---On Feb. 16, Wisconsin voters will narrow a field of seven candidates vying to become Wisconsin’s next top education official after state Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor's term ends in July.

Rittenhouse to Remain Free on Bond; Address to be Provided Under Seal

Feb. 11, 2021 2:30p; Updated at 5:40p with quotes

(WGTD)---A Kenosha circuit court judge has ordered the attorney for Kyle Rittenhouse to provide his client's address under seal as he awaits trial on charges that he killed two demonstrators and wounded a

SC Johnson Donates $5.5 Million to Finance STEM Scholarships

Feb. 11, 2021 9:10a

(WGTD)---SC Johnson is donating $5.5 million to fund scholarships aimed at offering a helping hand to students in the Racine area who want to pursue STEM-related careers. 

Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Drag Racing Death of 14-year-old Boy

Feb. 9, 2021 8;25p

(WGTD)---The 21-year-old Twin Lakes man who'd been drag racing when he struck another vehicle on Highway 50 last summer, killing a 14-year-old boy, received an eight-year prison sentence Wednesday. 

Second Case Of Coronavirus Variant Detected in WI; Local Developments

Feb. 9, 2021 7p

(WPR/WGTD)---Wisconsin health officials have found a second case of a COVID-19 variant first detected in the United Kingdom. 

Kenosha Snow Removal Plan Expected to be Reviewed

Feb. 8, 2021 7:20p

(WGTD)---The storm that dumped a foot of snow in some areas last month laid bare inadequacies in Kenosha's snow removal plan,  according to some members of the city council.

Gov. Evers Proposes Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

Feb. 7, 2021 1:45p

(WPR)---Gov. Tony Evers' next two-year budget will include a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana as part of plan to generate more than $165 million each year for rural schools and underserved communities.

Judicial Forum Highlights Candidates' Qualifications and Differences

Feb. 7, 2021 noon