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Recount Affirms Results in Racine County Judicial Election

Apr. 24, 2025 3:20p

(WGTD)---A recount has affirmed the victory of Jamie McClendon in the Apr. 1 race for Racine County judge.

McClendon's election night margin over incumbent Jon Fredrickson was just 55 votes.

Mt. Pleasant Chase Ends With Crash

Apr. 24, 2025 noon

(WGTD)---A driver being pursued by Mt. Pleasant Police lost control and crashed into a garage in a residential neighborhood early Thursday morning.

It happened in the 6000 block of Regency Hills Drive.

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,