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Teen Killed in Car Accident Wednesday Morning in Somers

Somers---Two teenagers were involved in a fatal one-car crash in Somers early this morning. An 18-year-old boy is dead---and---a 16-year-old boy is in serious condition at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee. The accident happened just after 7:30 Wednesday morning on

The State of Racine County is Strong According to County Exec Jonathan Delagrave

Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave's fourth State of the County address---last night---started out emphasizing all that's happened with economic development---in a short amount of time---led---of course---by Foxconn.  But, he took note of the importance of

Kenosha Unified Seeks $900,000 in School Safety Grants From the State

The Kenosha Unified School Board got a briefing--last night---on the District's request for nearly $900-thousand dollars in grant funding---from the state---to enhance school safety. $100-million dollars is available state-wide through the School Safety Bill signed by

University of Chicago Officials Reiterate Yerkes Promise Before Big Crowd

Williams Bay--Hundreds of people from the Geneva Lakes area and as far away as Chicago came out to a public meeting Friday night to speak their concerns and ideas for saving the University of Chicago's Yerkes Observatory in Walworth County.

Pre-Trial Victory for the Defense in the Donna Matthews Case

Edited 5-19

Kenosha---In a ruling issued Friday, the woman who killed her ex-boyfriend in a plot hatched thousands of miles away in Hawaii will be allowed to claim self-defense.

Carthage Commencement Speaker on "Fresh Air"

Presidential historian Jon Meacham is this year's commencement speaker at Carthage. The day before--Saturday, May 26th--Meacham will give a public presentation centered around his new book, "The Soul of America." 

Homeowners Pressured To Sell For Foxconn Draws Interest In Governor's Race

Roys, Walker Spar Over Whether State Should Protect Landowners

Peter Barca Says "No" to a Congressional Run

Democratic State Representative---and---former 1st District Congressman---Peter Barca has decided NOT to run for the seat being vacated by the retiring Paul Ryan. Instead---he will seek re-election to the State Assembly. With Barca staying out of the race, two Democrats

21-Year-Old Man Dies in Roll Over Accident in Raymond

A 21-year-old Town of Raymond man died in a one car roll-over accident in the 39-hundred block of Highway K---in Raymond---just after 10 o’clock Thursday night. A witness reported hearing the accident and located the man lying next to the vehicle.  When Sheriff’s

Kenosha's Captain Jim Hawkins Retires from Navy and Great Lakes Naval Station

After nearly 30 years in the Navy---and---the last 3 as the Commanding Officer of the Great Lakes Naval Station---Kenosha native Captain Jim Hawkins is retiring today. He said he and his family will stay in this area as he decides what will be the "next chapter in my