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Black Point Estate: Half the Fun is Getting There

Black Point Estate on Geneva Lake is scheduled to begin its eleventh season of public tours during the first week of May.

SC Johnson: A Family Company...And Then Some

For the past 20 years, Racine-based SC Johnson has referred to itself as "A Family Company." 

The company announced Monday that it has amended its slogan to offer a better reflection of itself.

KR Bluegrass Band on "Noon Tunes" April 23-27

The KR Bluegrass Band is featured on WGTD's "Noon Tunes" for the week of April 23-27. We've included a link to one of their songs here for you to enjoy. You can visit their website www.krbluegrass.com to read about them

Republican Bryan Steil Launches Campaign For Ryan's Congressional Seat

Steil Has Ties To U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, Gov. Scott Walker

(WPR)---Janesville attorney Bryan Steil has announced he's running for U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan's congressional seat, a move that Republicans hope will help keep the district

Another Sign of Greater Attention Being Paid to Human Trafficking

Kenosha County’s Division of Children and Family Services now has a social worker who specializes in working human trafficking cases.

She’s Julie Ortiz, who is this year’s winner of the Connie Reyes Award. The award was announced this week.

New Term Begins for Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser

Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser took the oath of office for his third, four-year term Thursday.

The ceremonial swearing-in took place in a courtroom full of friends and family and other elected officials.

I-94 Crash; Cleaners Interrupt Dealership Burglary; Prison Escapee Sought

Updated at 11:40a to add I-94 crash; Updated at 2:05 with crash cause; Updated 3:10 re lane closures; Updated 4-22

Democrat to Run in Wanggaard's 21st State Senate District

Republican State Senator Van Wanggaard is expected to have a Democratic opponent this fall.

Community activist and yoga instructor Lori Hawkins of Bristol has announced that she’ll seek her party’s nomination this August.

Early-morning Fire Routs Family From Home

Kenosha---A family of five became temporarily homeless as a result of a basement fire early Wednesday morning. 

Smoke alarms inside a two-story brick home at 6311 60th Ave. sounded just before 4 a.m. Although family members got out safely, they were all taken

Jeff Wamboldt Announces Congressional Candidacy

Kenosha Police Officer Jeff Wamboldt announced today---on Facebook---that he is running for the 1st District Congressional seat being vacated by Paul Ryan. Wamboldt---who is also a Kenosha County Supervisor---will run as a Republican. June 1st is the deadline for