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Carthage Economics Prof. Explains Tariffs; Analyzes Prospects for a Recession

Apr. 23, 2025 1:15p

(WGTD)---A Carthage College economics professor is among those economists who believe a recession is fairly likely as the result of President Trump’s tariffs and frequent policy changes. 

WI Dealer Licenses Revoked for "Unlawful" Activities

Apr. 23, 2025 noon 

From the Wisconsin Department of Transportation: 

Home Invasion Involves Gunshots, Arrest

Apr. 23, 2025 7a

(WGTD)---Racine police stormed a house in response to a report of a home invasion and exchanged gunfire with a suspect. Despite kids and adults in the house, just the suspect--a 42-year-old man from Racine--sustained a minor injury.

Chase in Racine Ends With the Death of an Uninvolved Driver

Apr. 20, 2025 7:30a; Updated 4-22

(WGTD)---The 72-year-old man who was injured as the result of a police chase in Racine Saturday evening has died.

Daniel Brown of Racine passed away the following day, according to a news release issued Tuesday by

Attn. Racine County Residents: Input Sought

Apr. 18, 2025 2p

From Leadership Racine: 

Hello Racine Art Enthusiasts,

Troubled Youth From Racine, Kenosha & Elsewhere Will Soon Start to Fill Up New Detention Center

Apr. 17, 2025 8p

(WGTD)---To hear officials from the courts and the Racine County’s Human Service Department tell it, the difference between the new Jonathan Delagrave Youth Development and Care Center in Caledonia and the existing juvenile detention hall

Racine Zoo Wins Prestigious Contest to Enhance Fundraising

Apr. 17, 2025 7:30p

(WGTD)---Supporters of the Racine Zoo with the financial wherewithal will be heading to Milwaukee Sept. 5, 2026 for a night they probably won't soon forget.

Gateway Technical College President Takes New Job in Minnesota

Apr. 16, 2025 9:45p

Two Sexual Assault Cases Involving Children Filed in Racine

Apr. 15, 2025 10:15a

(WGTD)---A pair of troubling, unrelated sexual assault cases involving children were filed in Racine Court Tuesday. 

57-year-old Michael Pipp was charged with 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child under the age of 13 and a

Horton Selected as Racine City Council President

Apr. 15, 2025 9p

(WGTD)---A strong ally of Racine Mayor Cory Mason was picked by his colleagues Tuesday night to serve as city council president.