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New Push in Racine County to Raise the Number of Residents with GED's
Racine---With over 15,000 Racine County residents without a high school diploma, any effort to ease the skills shortage should probably begin by figuring out a way to lower that number. That's the conclusion of a study group that drilled deep into the skills shortage
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Sensitivity Training for D-Q Owner; Chicago Bakery To Add Line in PP; Charges in Food Pantry Worker's Death Raise New Questions
Zion---Dairy Queen has closed its store here and terminated its relationship with the franchise owner after he was accused of using racial slurs in a confrontation with a customer. Jim Crichton reportedly admitted to police that he used the slur in the presence of a
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RUSD Superintendent Lolli Haws Promises Test Scores Turnaround
Racine Unified Superintendent Lolli Haws says a strategic mistake is responsible for the school district's poor showing on the lastest round of state-mandated standardized tests.
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Racine Mayor Dickert: Battle Over Waukesha Water Diversion Not Over
US, Canadian Mayors Push For Rehearing On Controversial Plan To Tap Lake Michigan
Monday, January 9, 2017
By Chuck Quirmbach
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Gateway Names 2017 Dr. King Humanitarians
Gateway Technical College will honor six area residents who have been selected as this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Humanitarians, individuals recognized for their contributions to society their school, business or profession, as well as their dedication to volunteerism
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Outdoor Groups Open To Fee Increases Suggested By DNR
(WPR)---Conservation groups say they're willing to pay more to hunt, fish and even paddle to help the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources make up a budget deficit.
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WGTD: Here to Serve, and Grateful for Listener Support
What a way to start the new year.
Opening the mail that piled up over the holiday, we came across an envelope with a California return address and a check inside for $1,000.
The couple that sent the check wants to remain anonymous.
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Matthews Cases to be Split; Trials Delayed
Kenosha---The murder cases against Donna Matthews and her brother Derrick will be tried separately.
In court Thursday, Judge Jodi Meier indicated she had little choice but to split them up. Derrick Matthews implicated both himself and his sister in statements to
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Commissioners Vote-- And Donate---in Support of a New Homeless Shelter
Kenosha---With a new matching grant in hand, the city's only permanent homeless shelter seems well on its way toward meeting its fundraising goal for a badly-needed new building.
