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Environmentalists: Pretty Picture it Ain't

Blame the Trees--And a Few Other Things

Somers---The Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network is closing in on securing funds to fix a 500 ft. stretch of stream bank west of Green Bay Rd. and north of the Hawthorn Hollow nature sanctuary.

What Would Walker's UW Faculty Workload Policy Actually Mean For Professors?

UW Professor Emeritus Says Proposal Would Be Complicated To Implement

By Breann Schossow

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Apologetic Burglar Makes Court Appearance

Racine---A burglary suspect who appeared in court Thursday issued an apology right along with a confession.

Spike in Kenosha-Area Heroin Overdoses Under Investigation

Kenosha---Heroin users are being warned to be extra careful, as police have responded to six overdoses in the last few days, including one that was fatal.

Next Step in Machinery Row Redevelopment Could Come in Mid-March

Racine---The next step in determining whether a Madison-based developer will take over the stalled Machinery Row project is expected to come in mid-March. That's when representatives of Gorman & Company are to meet with the city's Redevelopment Authority to present

Mayoral Support Reaffirmed for Racine Hotel and Convention Center; Evers to be in Kenosha Thursday Evening; Rally for Refugees on Sunday

Racine Mayor John Dickert says he still wants to see a downtown hotel and event center, even though the Milwaukee Bucks have picked another location for its development league team. As expected, the Bucks announced Wednesday that the team will go to Oshkosh.

Walker Proposes $76B Budget For 2017-2019

State Lawmakers Will Spend The Next Several Months Debating, Tweaking Governor's Budget Proposal

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

By Shawn Johnson    

New Dorm Planned for Carthage College

Kenosha---Carthage College is poised for another growth spurt.

The school announced Wednesday that construction of a new eight-story dorm will begin this summer, helping to pave the way for a planned enrollment increase from 2,600 traditional undergraduate

Lives Saved in Dramatic Water Rescue on Delavan Lake

Delavan---First responders to a water rescue on Delavan Lake Tuesday could hear--but not see--the two ice fishermen who had broken through and were calling for help. 

State Parks Advocate Warns Of Dire Times Ahead

Parks Will Deteriorate If Taxpayer Dollars Aren’t Restored, Advocate Says

By Bill Martens

Tuesday, February 7