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More Sanctions Loom For Kenosha County DA Solis

Apr. 14, 2026 8:45p; Updated 4-15

(WGTD)---Kenosha County Judge Jodi Meier says she'll decide at the end of the murder trial currently underway in her court on whether to issue sanctions against Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis.

City of Kenosha Seeks Public's Help in Planning

Apr. 14, 2026 7:05p

From the City of Kenosha: 

The City of Kenosha has released a community survey to help shape its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long‑range vision that will guide how the city grows and invests over the next 25

Longtime Kenosha County Clerk of Courts to Retire

Apr. 14, 2026 1:30p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Clerk of Courts Rebecca Matoska-Mentink is calling it quits. 

She’s retiring from the position she’s held for the past 20 years when her current term expires at the end of the year. 

For Sale: Grace Lutheran

Apr. 14, 2026 1:15p

(WGTD)---Grace Lutheran in Kenosha marked its 125th anniversary in February. Now it’s getting ready to close.

The once-robust congregation has dwindled in numbers, reflecting a nationwide trend. In addition, the church has been

Racine County High School Wins Legal Fight for 80 Acres of Farmland

'It's extremely disappointing that this has got to this point': Daniel Riedel bought 116 acres of farmland in Union Grove in 2004. Click for the WPR story.

Nearly 100 Year-Old Kenosha Tavern Damaged by Fire

Apr. 12, 2026 11:15a; Updated at 7:15p; Updated 4-13

(WGTD)---The cause and origin of a fire that heavily damaged a north side Kenosha neighborhood tavern remained under investigation Monday.

Made in Wisconsin: Selle Anatomica Leather Bike Saddles

How an unlikely partnership led to a bike seat with a cult-like following in Elkhorn. Here's the WPR story. 

Two Social Service-Related Agencies Team Up to Create Operational Efficiencies

Apr. 11, 2026 noon; Updated 4-20

(WGTD)---The six year-old Kenosha County Food Bank has  teamed up with a long-time social service organization to strengthen the county's food distribution network.  

Fired Bradford Coach and Security Aide Speaks Out

Apr. 10, 2026 7:30p

(WGTD)---Monte Nelson wishes social media had never been invented.

The Bradford high school security aide and assistant girls’ basketball coach was fired earlier this year under the district’s policy of progressive discipline

Microsoft Fields Data Center Noise Complaints At Public Meeting

Apr. 10, 2026 7p

(WGTD)---Microsoft says it's investigating complaints that rooftop coolers on its about-to-open data center in Mt. Pleasant are already keeping people up at night.