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Irish Music Audio Sample: The Sandcarvers Join us on "Noon Tunes" March 13-17

We've got Irish music all week---March 12-17--- as we head into St. Patrick's Day. The Sandcarvers---featuring our Gateway Technical College colleague A.J. Laird---perform songs celebrating Ireland and Irish culture.

Walker: Priority Is Manufacturing Job Wages, Not Numbers

Federal Numbers Show Wisconsin Lost Thousands Of Jobs From September 2015 To September 2016

(WPR)---Gov. Scott Walker said fewer manufacturing jobs might not be such a bad thing for Wisconsin, as long as wages are increasing. 

Major Force Behind Pleasant Prairie's Growth Set to Retire

Pleasant Prairie Village Administrator Mike Pollocoff was hired in the mid-1980s with a directive to grow the tax base and diversify the economy. 

David Bowie's Jazz Band at UW-Parkside Thursday Night

Jazz saxophonist Donny McCaslin and the quartet that performed with the late David Bowie on his multi-Grammy Award winning, final album "Blackstar" will be in concert Thursday evening, March 9th in the Bedford Concert Hall beginning at 7:30. The Blackstar appearance is

Analysis: GOP Health Plan May Not Fix The Problems They Want To Fix

By Alison Kodjak    

(NPR)---House Speaker Paul Ryan from Wisconsin has been complaining about the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) for so long that his list of grievances sounds like a refrain of some pop song.

WGTD Exclusive: Big Expansion of Full-Day, 4K on the Horizon in RUSD

Racine---A big push is underway behind the scenes to secure state funding to enable hundreds of children from low-income families in Racine Unified to attend four year-old kindergarten that's full-time.

Ford to Stay at UW-P; Medicaid Budget Worries; Transgender Case Update

Somers--UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford will be staying put at least a little while longer. Ford was passed over for the top job at Wright State University in Ohio. She'd been one of three finalists to replace the last president who retired.

Rights Workshop Held in Racine for Undocumented Workers

Racine---The top issue voiced at a workshop Sunday for undocumented workers was a concern for their American-born children.

About 75 people attended the session at the Labor Center. Organized by the immigrant rights group Voces De La Frontera, the event featured a

Lightning Strike Damages a Kenosha Home

Kenosha---An apparent lightning strike early Tuesday evening blew a hole in the roof of a single-family home on the city's north side and touched off a fire.  

Strong City Council Support for a Racine Arena And Convention Center

Racine---At the moment, strong enthusiasm appears to exist at the City Council for Mayor Dickert’s proposed $43 million arena and convention center.