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Evers: More UW System Cuts Coming, Statewide Mask Mandate Call Possible

July 23, 2020 6:45p

(WPR)---More budget cuts are coming to the University of Wisconsin System as the state budget tightens during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday.

With Firefighter Help, A Saliva-Based COVID Test Under Evaluation in Racine

July 22, 2020 5:30p

(WGTD)---The City of Racine has become a proving ground for a new COVID-19 diagnostic test that's being developed by the mayor's brother.

Kenosha Police Investigate a Shooting Near Busy Intersection

July 21, 2020 6:15p

(WGTD)---A 20-year-old woman was shot in the parking lot of a Kenosha drug store Tuesday afternoon.

Police were summoned to the parking lot of Walgreen's at Green Bay Rd. and Highway 50 at 3:30 pm. 

Cuts on the Horizon at Carthage College

July 20, 2020 9:25p

(WGTD)---Cost-cutting is underway at Carthage College, and professors and programs are on the chopping block.

Racine Mask Proposal Up For Vote; Bar Closes After Customer Dies

July 20, 2020 4:35p; Updated at 6:25p with Racine mask proposal

Update: The Racine City Council passed the mask ordinance as proposed Tuesday night by a vote of 8-7. 

Kenosha Office Building Near Gateway Could be Converted Into Apartments

July 19, 2020 7:15p

(WGTD)---A developer has a plan to turn an under-utilized tract of land near Gateway Technical College in Kenosha into apartments, suitable for students.

The proposal—from Land Quest of Kenosha—goes before the city’s Plan

Concern Grows Among High School Football Players Over Season's Status

July 19, 2020 6:30p

(WGTD)---School districts in Wisconsin have been looking at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association for guidance on whether to maintain or cancel the fall sports schedule because of the pandemic. Now it appears the WIAA

New Book Club Uses Literature as a Springboard for Racial Discussions

July 19, 2020 4:15p

(WGTD)---A new book club dedicated to discussing racial issues will meet for the first time this Saturday, with a discussion of the book titled “White Fragility.”

Attention City of Kenosha Residents: They're Here!

July 18, 2020 3p

(WGTD)---City-wide distribution has begun of the waste and recycling carts that most Kenosha residents must use beginning next month.

Racine May Experiment With a Driver-less Shuttle

July 18, 2020 2:30

(WGTD)---A driver-less shuttle bus could soon be traveling the streets of Racine.