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Volunteering, Leading, Discussed on Community Matters

Mar. 26, 2026 11:30a

(WGTD)---When meeting with students, Racine Park High School guidance counselor Jeff Wilkins stresses the importance of volunteerism and taking on leadership roles when given the opportunity.

Harry Wait and his attorney Joseph Bugni.

Harry Wait Faces a Possible Prison Sentence Following Election Fraud Convictions

Mar. 24, 2026 11:15p

(WGTD)---Sounding as defiant as ever, conservative activist Harry Wait expressed no remorse following his conviction in Racine Court Tuesday night on election fraud and identity theft charges.

Harry Wait Trial; Twin Lakes Murder; Sonnenberg to Expand; Golf Courses Open

Mar. 23, 2026 9:15p

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'Engine Works' Co-Work Space Opens in KIN

Mar. 23, 2026 2:50p

(WGTD)---A public workspace is now open in the Kenosha Innovation Center, located in the redevelopment site where auto assembly once took place.

Local Authors Discuss Their New Book on Burt Reynolds

Mar. 22, 2026 5p

(WGTD)---Two Racine-based film historians have a new appreciation for the talent and character of Burt Reynolds.

James Neibaur and Gary Schneeberger viewed and analyzed all 48 of Reynolds’ films.

Their new book

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Chavez Community Center Renaming; Charge Recommended in Fatal Burlington Crash; Katherine Marks Tribute Day

Mar. 19, 2026 5:45p

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Gateway Search; Former LakeView Tech Academy Building Gets a New Tenant; Wirch Office Hours

Mar. 17, 2026 5:30p

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Complaint Details Charges Against Pastor

Mar. 17, 2026 4:30p

(WGTD)---The pastor of a Kenosha church is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled parishioner in his office.

48 year-old Curtiss Tolefree made his first court appearance Tuesday on a pair of counts

Van Wanggaard to Retire From Legislature

Mar. 17, 2026 4p

(WGTD)---Confirming suspicions, four-term State Senator Van Wanggaard has decided against a re-election bid this fall.

Bobby Ayala starts a participatory defense meeting Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the Racine Public Library in Racine, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

‘Welcome to the Hub’: Racine Residents Take a Direct Role in Their Own Criminal Defense

Mar. 17, 2026 12:30p

(WPR)---It’s a cold evening in Racine, but it’s warm inside the local library where a group of volunteers is gathering for a weekly meeting.

Bobby Ayala drags chairs into a circular formation. Roughly half a dozen people file