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Kenosha School Board Attempts to Resurrect Plans for Secure Entrance Construction

Aug. 22, 2025 8:30a

(WGTD)---Despite the failure of a funding referendum last spring, Kenosha Unified hasn’t given up on making sure all schools have entrances that are as secure and safe as possible.

Schutz Celebrates New Kenosha Plant While Preparing to Break Ground on Another

Aug. 18, 2025 9:15p

(WGTD)---It's not often that a global manufacturer dedicates a new plant in Kenosha then is in a position to look forward to celebrating the groundbreaking of another just a few miles away in the same year. But that appears to be the

Charges Filed in a Driveway Seal-Coating Scam

Aug. 18, 2025 8:15p

(WGTD)---Pleasant Prairie Police tripped up some suspected scammers last month before they had a chance to rip off a resident, but the Chicago-area men were released before charges were filed because additional investigation was needed

Police Options Up for Discussion at Sturtevant Meeting

Aug. 18, 2025 7:50p

Update 8-19--the village board took no action Tuesday night. Mt. Pleasant is expected to be invited in next week to lay out its proposal. Village President Stuart Ten Cate says he favors a referendum on the issue. 

Backpack Giveaways; Resource Fairs Scheduled Ahead of New School Year

Aug. 17, 2025 9:40p

(WGTD)---With school right around the corner, organizers are getting the word out about various school supply giveaways, health screenings and other pre-semester activities. 

Kenosha Church Plans Expansion

Aug. 17, 2025 9:15p

(WGTD)---A Kenosha Catholic church is planning on undertaking an ambitious construction project. 

St. Mary's--located near the intersection of 39th Ave. and Roosevelt Rd.--plans to raze its Parish Center and two small

Racine Alders to Discuss Commuter Rail Commission Proposal

Aug. 17, 2025 9p

(WGTD)---The next step in planning for a possible extension of commuter rail from Kenosha to Milwaukee appears to be creation of a commission. 

Kenosha County Dems Vow to Return to Fair Despite Vandalism

Aug. 17, 2025 8:20p; Edited at 8:40p 

(WGTD)---The Kenosha County Democratic Party plans to return to next year's edition of the Kenosha County Fair despite a case of vandalism at this year's fair, according to the party's chair.  

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8-15-2025

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High-Profile Kenosha Pastor Leaves Position in Order to Endorse a Potential Candidate for President

Aug. 14, 2025 7p

(WGTD)---A Kenosha pastor who has taken the lead in advocating for various social and environmental causes is stepping down from the pulpit in order to avoid a conflict with his church.