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Everything You Wanted to Know About Franks Diner but Were Afraid to Ask Because You Might Get 'Sassed' by a Server

Sept. 9, 2025 12:20p

(WGTD)---Franks Diner will be celebrating its centennial this Saturday with a day-long block party in front of the downtown Kenosha business. 

McKinley Buildings; Former Lincoln El and Washington Middle in Line For Demolition

Sept. 8, 2025 4p; Updated on 9-9 with correct name of school across from old Lincoln Elementary

(WGTD)---The City of Kenosha appears ready to move forward with plans to demolish four, former Kenosha Unified school buildings. Three of the four were closed

Charges Filed in Racine Bus Crash Against A Woman Who's Awaiting Trial in a Fatal Crash

Sept. 4, 2025 11:15p; Updated 9-6

(WGTD)---Bond for a 20 year-old Racine woman who was charged in connection with a city bus crash that injured 11 was set Friday at $500,000.

Warnings Signs to Go Up at Carre-Hogle Park Beach

Sept. 4, 2025 10p

(WGTD)---‘No Swimming’ signs will be installed soon at Carre-Hogle Park, the site of a Lake Michigan drowning in July. 

Fund Drive Underway to Replace Stolen Habitat for Humanity Tools

Sept. 4, 2025 9:10p

(WGTD)---A fundraising effort is underway to cover at least part of the cost of replacing over $10,000 worth of tools that were stolen from two construction trailers owned by Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha and Racine counties. 

Walworth Judge Announces his Retirement

Sept. 3, 2025 9:40p

(WGTD)---A Walworth County Circuit Court judge is getting ready to retire.

David Reddy has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 2, 2026.

Kenosha County's Chief Judge Says Shortage of Prosecutors has Created a "Mess"

Sept. 3, 2025 9:10p; Updated at 11:20 with Solis' reaction

(WGTD)---In a highly unusual move, Kenosha County’s chief judge slammed the county’s district attorney in comments at a county board committee meeting Wednesday night. 

Milwaukee Wedding Venue Operator Affirms an Interest in Kenosha's Anderson Arts Center

Sept. 3, 2025 6:45p

(WGTD)---The Milwaukee developer who has an interest in investing money in Kenosha's Anderson Arts Center stumbled upon the place as she was looking for a second location suitable for weddings and other gatherings.

Kenosha Traffic Fatality Identified

Sept. 2, 2025 10p

(WGTD)---The victim of a Friday night traffic accident in Kenosha has been identified as 14-year-old Natalia Lisamas. 

She reportedly was returning home from a friend’s house when she was struck while crossing busy 52nd St.

Kemper Center Progress Noted; A Potential Private Investor Identified

Sept. 2, 2025 8:45p

(WGTD)---A Milwaukee developer who owns a wedding venue in that city has her eye on the Anderson Arts Center in Kenosha.