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Malicki Delivers Upbeat 'State of the County' Address
May 13, 2026 7p
(WGTD)---In his second ‘state of the county’ address, Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki didn’t waste any time in talking about county government's financial condition, describing it as “fiscally sound.”
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KUSD Musical Theater Program Maintains its Reputation
May 13, 2026 6:30p
(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified's strong musical theater program received another honor this week.
The cast and crew of "Les Miserables"--staged earlier this year--earned a state 'Jerry Award' for Outstanding Musical while three cast
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Vote on Tax Relief/School Aid Deal Could Come as Early as Wednesday
May 13, 2026 11a
(WGTD)---The state Senate and Assembly are expected to convene Wednesday to start debating Gov. Evers’ mid-budget deal with Republican legislative leaders over property tax relief and funding increases for K-though-12 schools.
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Democrats Split With Gov. Evers Over School Funding Deal
Several prominent Democrats, including candidates running to replace Evers, say he isn't doing enough for schools in his swan song legislation. Click for the WPR
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Microsoft: Nearly 400 Hired in Mt. Pleasant
Company expects to grow to around 800 employees in Wisconsin when 2nd data center is completed. Click for WPR story.
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Gun Trigger Locks, Cables, Now Available for Free in Kenosha County Vending Machines
May 11, 2026 9p
(WGTD)---Gun trigger and cable locks have been added to several Kenosha County-run vending machines that are already stocked with harm-reduction items such as Narcan and fentanyl test kits.
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Evers, GOP Leaders Announce Deal on Tax Relief and School Funding
The roughly $1.9B deal includes direct payments of $300 to income taxpayers. Click for the WPR story.
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WGTD 103.3 in Lake Geneva Goes Quiet to Accommodate a Water Tower Painting Project
May 11, 2026; Updated 5-13; Updated June 7
We hope to return WGTD's Lake Geneva translator (103.3 FM) to the air in mid-July.
The Lake Geneva Utility water tower where our antennae is located is being repainted. The project required that we
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Snowmelt and Heavy Rains Spur Record Rise on Lakes Michigan and Huron
Despite the record rise in April, most water levels on the Great Lakes are near their long-term average. Click for the WPR story.
