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Tim Bell

We're deeply saddened to report the loss of a WGTD colleague: Tim Bell, host of Classic Big Bands and Beyond, died early Wednesday morning of an apparent heart attack. 

Music Sampler: Annie B Returns to "Noon Tunes" October 16-20

All this week on WGTD's "Noon Tunes" we have new music from Milwaukee singer/songwriter Annie B.  Annie is a frequent performer at Kenosha's Harbor Market.

Driver in 2003 Fatal Drunk Driving Accident Arrested Again in Salem Lakes

Salem Lakes---A 58-year-old Paddock Lake man---who was sentenced to 10 years in prison---in 2004---for a drunk driving accident that killed two elderly women---was arrested last night for crashing his Ford Ranger into a home in Salem Lakes. Jeffrey R.

Fire Leaves Six Homeless; Drugged Driver Causes an I-94 Crash

Mt. Pleasant---The north bound lanes of I-94 through Racine County near Highway 20 were closed for a time Saturday night on a report of a reckless driver armed with a rifle.

Evaluating The Risks Foxconn Could Bring Racine County Residents

Now that the tech giant Foxconn has announced that its factory plant will be located in the village of Mount Pleasant, many local residents are concerned about risks involved.  The proposed plant adds a $1.4 billion of tax base to an area where properties totaled $2

WGTD Racine Mayoral Forum Lacks a Candidate

Just one of two candidates running for Mayor of Racine in Tuesday's special election were able to appear on Friday's Morning Show that was initially touted as a forum for both candidates.

Some Foxconn Landowners in Limbo; Hundreds Apply for Foxconn Jobs

Mt. Pleasant---Even though enough acreage has already been acquired to cover the actual 'footprint' of Foxconn's proposed initial structure, the owners of property totaling hundreds of other acres have yet to be approached.

Racine County Lends a Hand to HALO Homeless Shelter

There’s good news in Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave’s budget for HALO, Racine’s main shelter for homeless people.

One Dead in Kenosha Traffic Accident Wednesday Night

Kenosha---One person was killed---one was seriously injured---and---two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a traffic accident in Kenosha last night. Around 9pm---an SUV and a passenger car initially collided---at the intersection of 52nd Street and 22nd

Conference On Low Graduation and High Incarceration Rates of Black Youth

Racine---The low graduation and high incarceration rates of black men and boys in Racine—and throughout the state—are sparking a day-long conference in Racine next month.

“Black Boys: An Endangered Species” is being organized by two Racine natives who recently