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Lawmakers Unveil Slew Of Proposed Election Law Changes In Wisconsin

Feb. 24, 2021 6:40p

(WPR)---State lawmakers have unveiled a slew of bills that would change election laws in Wisconsin, from instituting ranked-choice voting for congressional races to setting more limits on absentee voting.

Hopes Are Raised for Electric Vehicle Production in Mt. Pleasant

Feb. 24, 2021 6:15p

(WGTD)---There's a chance that electric cars could be assembled at Foxconn's Mt. Pleasant complex as a result of a deal announced Wednesday.

Foxconn and Los Angeles-based Fisker, Inc. are planning to design a new electric

Homicide Victim's Body Found in Trash Can

Feb. 24, 2021 5:15p

(WGTD)---An unannounced visit by suspicious family members to a missing Kenosha woman's apartment the day before Valentine's Day yielded an unpleasant odor, greater fears of foul play and ultimately a request to Kenosha police for a

Kenosha Fire; Homicide Charge Pending; New Charges For Looting Suspect

Feb. 23, 2021 9:15p 

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Racine School Board Narrowly Rejects a Proposed Charter School

Feb. 22, 2021 9:30p

(WGTD)---The Racine School Board voted narrowly Monday night to end discussions with the backers of a proposed charter school that offered a curriculum that was designed to close the achievement gap.

State Funding Offer for Kenosha's Proposed Innovation Center

Feb. 22, 2021 6:10p

(WGTD)---Gov. Evers is proposing that the state fund half the cost of a cornerstone building for Kenosha's proposed Innovation Center neighborhood on vacant land in the center of the city where autos were once built.

Pleasant Prairie Power Plant Soon to be History

Feb. 22, 2021 8:15a

(WGTD)---The land where the Pleasant Prairie Power Plant now sits should be ready for a new use by the end of the year. Demolition of the coal-fired plant began last summer as part of We Energies’ move away from fossil fuels.

Go Carthage Firebirds!

Feb. 19, 2021 4:35p

From Carthage College: 

KENOSHA, Wis. – After gathering extensive input, Carthage College announced today that its 27 NCAA Division III athletic teams will now compete as the Firebirds.

Burlington Schools Disciplined Students Responsible For Racist Incidents

Feb. 19, 2021 3:45p

(WPR)---The Burlington Area School District said it has disciplined students following investigations into racist incidents from the fall.

Kenosha County Vaccination Progress

Feb. 18, 2021 9:05p

From Kenosha County: 

As of Wednesday, 50 percent of Kenosha County’s 65-and-over population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,