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Madison’s Exact Sciences Will be Acquired by Abbott

Nov. 20, 2025 11:30a

(WPR)---Abbott Laboratories is buying Madison-based biotechnology company Exact Sciences in a $23 billion deal, the companies announced Thursday.

Charges Filed in a Kenosha Scam

Nov. 19, 2025 7:30p

(WGTD)---A 72-year-old Kenosha woman was bilked out of several hundred thousand dollars by a man claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. 

Toy Drive, Benefit, on Tap to Help the Kenosha Area's Less Fortunate

Nov. 19, 2025 noon 

(WGTD)---Contributing to a holiday toy drive in Kenosha and attending a benefit for Kenosha's Shalom Center and the Sharing Center in Trevor are just a couple of ways we can help out the less fortunate among us. 

Kroger Fulfillment Center in Pleasant Prairie to Close

Nov. 18, 2025 2p

(WGTD)---An automated grocery fulfillment center in Pleasant Prairie--built less than five years ago--is closing. 

Gateway Seeks Public Input in College Presidential Selection Process

Nov. 17, 2025 4:30p

From Gateway Technical College: 

Gateway Technical College is encouraging members of the public to provide feedback – to be used in the selection of a new president for the institution – at community focus

Fugitive Captured After Chase in Union Grove

Nov. 17, 2025 3:30p; Updated 11-18

(WGTD)---A man wanted for allegedly firing two shots at the Trevor home of his girlfriend's sister Sunday night is in custody.

29-year-old Jake Wenzel of Antioch was arrested Tuesday following a vehicle pursuit

Increasing Voter Turnout by Building One-on-One Connections

Nov. 17, 2026 11:30a

(WGTD)---What will it take to increase voter turnout? 

WGTD Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 22 at UPT For Two Food Pantries

Nov. 17, 2025 

A fundraiser to support the food distribution initiatives of the Shalom Center in Kenosha and the Sharing Center in Trevor will be held Saturday evening, Nov. 22nd at the Union Park Tavern. 

Foundation's Kenosha Fund Grows

Nov. 17, 2025 11a

Belle City $5 Million Loan Repayment to Racine is Delayed

Nov. 16, 2025 7p

(WGTD)---Slow progress in leasing market rate apartments and a change in lenders means that the developer of Belle City Square is temporarily unable to repay a $5 million loan to the City of Racine.