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Painful Downsizing at the Kenosha News

Updated with photos, edits and additional.  1p

Some popular bylines at the Kenosha News are disappearing. 

Two editors and two 'Guild' members accepted a "voluntary separation plan" as the daily newspaper sought to cut costs.  

Bernie Sanders to Return to Kenosha

Kenosha---Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is expected to appear here next week to participate in the taping of a national cable TV program. 

Paul Ryan Looks Ahead To Upcoming Congressional Session

House Speaker Paul Ryan had a hopeful tone when speaking Monday about achieving policy goals under the next administration. The congressman, who represents Wisconsin’s 1st District, has no shortage of high-priority initiatives he plans to pursue in the next

Vos Uses an Ambulance Ride to Make a Point In the Road Budget Debate

State Rep. Robin Vos goes for a ride in the back of an ambulance to make the case that Wisconsin needs to spend more on road maintenance. 

Statewide Presidential Recount to Begin Thursday; Clerks Say They're Ready

The Green Party paid-for recount of presidential ballots that were cast in Wisconsin begins Thursday.

Judge Rules Against Stein Campaign Request For Hand Recount

A Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday night against Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein's call for a hand recount of the presidential election in all of Wisconsin's 72 counties.

SC Johnson Donates to Help Racine's Homeless

Racine-based S-C Johnson is pitching in $50,000 to help the homeless in the city. 

The company announced Tuesday that it'll donate $25,000 each to the Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) and Segue Racine.

KSD K9 Dies After Becoming Ill

Kenosha---A six year-old German Shepherd who shared patrols with Kenosha County Sheriff's Deputy John Lanctot had to be euthanized after being diagnosed with masses on his spleen.

Lead Up to OWI Double Homicide Revealed; Ash Update; Recount Prep

Racine---According to a criminal complaint, the man whose pick-up rear-ended a car carrying three members of a family, killing two of them, apparently had been up all night working a third shift job, then had been drinking for much of the following day at a hockey game

KCHC Director Responds to Issues

Kenosha---No mismanagement or chicanery going on here. That in essence was the message delivered by Kenosha Community Health Center Executive Director Mary Coffey during Monday's taping of Tuesday's "Morning Show."