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NPR in Kenosha: Taking a Look at Snap-on

Federal Reserve looks for 'secret sauce' behind Snap-on's success. NPR's Scott Horsley reports from Kenosha. 

All Ears: KUSD Plans to Strengthen its Community Engagement Strategy

July 16, 2026 6:15p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified administration has rolled out a plan that's designed to build support for the district by strengthening the lines of communication. 

Air Quality Warning Extended; Cancelations and Other Announcements

July 16, 2026 10:15a; Updated noon; 4:45 with LGSO note

(WGTD)---The DNR has extended the Air Quality Advisory at least until noon Friday for the entire state. Air quality in southeast Wisconsin due to wildfire smoke has dropped to the hazardous level,

At 100, Frank's Diner Changes Owners

July 15, 2026 6:45p

(WGTD)---Kenosha transplants Kevin Ervin and his wife Julie Rittmiller remember the first day they walked into Frank's Diner in downtown Kenosha.

"We were like, oh yeah, this is the kind of place we like. This is a joint. This

Parking Meters to Disappear in Racine but Not the Fees

July 15, 2026 5p

(WGTD)---In the City of Racine, parking meters will soon become a thing of the past. 

Arrest Warrant Issued in Mt. Pleasant Homicide

July 15, 2026 4:55p

(WGTD)---A suspect has been identified in the shooting death in Racine last month of a teenager.

Police are looking for 17 year-old Ronald Rallo Franklin of Racine on charges of Attempted Armed Robbery and Felony Murder. The

Racine Art Museum to be Awash in Color with Giant ‘Zig and Zag’ Art Installation

WPR reports that New York artist Amanda Browder will weave colorful fabric into museum’s acrylic-panel facade. 

Racine/Kenosha Habitat is Building 10 Homes a Year

July 14, 2026 9p

(WGTD)---The last several years has been a period of great change and expansion for the non-profit Habitat for Humanity of Racine and Kenosha.

Revolutionary War Learning Experience at the Pritzker

July 14, 2026 8:30p

(WGTD)---On this 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library in Somers is hosting a traveling exhibit titled, “Among his Troops: George Washington and the Citizen-Soldier Tradition.”

A Racine City Council Committee Recommends Approval of Shoop Deal

July 14, 2026 8:15p 

(WGTD)---A Racine City Council committee has approved a 10-year lease with members of the Johnson family to turn the city-owned Shoop Golf Course in Wind Point into a destination course. The Monday night vote was unanimous.