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Generational Poverty Discussed at Gateway and on WGTD

New research on generational poverty—and its impact on teaching and learning—got some recent attention at Gateway Technical College.

Grassroots PP Village Green Planning Process to Begin Thursday Evening

A long-running goal of officials in Pleasant Prairie is to create a village center: A downtown-like location that merges commerce, connectivity, culture and recreation in a manner and style unique to Pleasant Prairie.

A recent purchase by the village of acreage

Lawyers: Treat Suspect Fairly In Jayme Closs Case

(WPR/AP)---Attorneys for a man suspected of kidnapping a Wisconsin teen and killing her parents are calling it "a very tragic situation."

Woman Who Helped Jayme: 'All I Wanted To Do Is Get That Kid Safe'

Jake Thomas Patterson, 21 Of Gordon, Has Been Arrested And Is In Custody For Murders, Kidnapping

(WPR/AP) ---Authorities have identified the suspect in the kidnapping of Jayme Closs and the murder of her parents as Jake Thomas Patterson, 21, of

Jayme Closs Found Alive

Barron County Girl, Missing Since October, Found in Northern Wisconsin

Jayme Close, the 13-year-old Barron County girl who was missing since October, has been found alive.

The Barron County Sheriff's Dept. posted the news to Facebook at around 8 p.m.

Racine Murder; Phone Calls Spotlighted in Kenosha Case; Shelter Donor

Updated at 3:35p to add item on Flowers' arrest and charges. 

Four Named as Gateway Dr. King Humanitarians

From Gateway Technical College: 

Veterans Village Marks an Anniversary; Expansion Planned

The director of a new non-profit that built a community of 15 tiny homes for homeless veterans in Racine says his agency is committed to expanding the concept.

Shopko Pharmacies Close; Barca Officially Resigns; Hit & Run Charges Filed

Pharmacies located within the Shopko stores in both Racine and Kenosha have closed amid reports that the Green Bay-based retailer will declare bankruptcy next week. Voice messages at both pharmacies refer customers to local Pick 'n' Saves.

Mt. Pleasant Hit and Run Victim Dies; Alleged Driver Located and Arrested

Updated 10:30p

The bicyclist who was struck by a hit and run driver on Sheridan Rd. in Mt. Pleasant less than a day ago has died from his injuries. Police also reported overnight that the alleged driver has been located and is now in custody.