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Open House at Lincoln--a School Targeted for Repurposing--Draws a Large Crowd

Apr. 20, 2024 12:50p

(WGTD)---A series of commemorations designed to pay homage to the histories and past and present students and staff of Kenosha Unified schools that are about to be either closed or repurposed will continue next week.

City Seeks to Control Placement of Signs

Apr. 20, 2024 12:20p

(WGTD)---Not everybody got the message that the City of Kenosha is more forcefully starting to enforce an ordinance that prohibits the placing of signs in public right-of-ways.

Creativity & Cuteness Nets Cash for School and Potential Visit by Globetrotters

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UW State Funding Erosion; Enrollment and Birth Rate Declines Underscore Discussion on Future of Higher Ed

Apr. 19, 2024 2:30p

(WGTD)---Carthage College President John Swallow joined Jay Rothman, president of the Universities of Wisconsin, in lamenting the gradual erosion of state support for higher education in Wisconsin.

Democrat Peter Barca Announces Bid for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District

Apr. 18, 2024 7:45p

(WPR/WGTD)---Democrat Peter Barca, a former state representative who served in Congress 30 years ago, announced a new congressional run Thursday. 

Racine County Authorities Step in to Protect Baby; Criminal Cases Launched

Apr. 18, 2024 7:40p

(WGTD)---A Burlington couple who left a trail of kids and allegations of neglect through several states is facing child abuse charges in Racine Court.

33-year-old Devin Hoppe and 35-year-old Jackie Moseman are being held in jail

WPR Director Details Reasons for Service Realignment

Apr. 17, 2024 2:30p

(WGTD)---Changes in listening patterns is what drove Wisconsin Public Radio to realign its two broadcast services, NPR News & Classical Music and The Ideas Network.

Yuhas, Gaschke Selected for KCB Leadership Roles; Bogdala Sworn in as Kenosha Mayor

Apr. 17, 2024 noon

(WGTD)---At the organizational meeting of the newly-elected Kenosha County Board Tuesday night, board leadership swung from the right, to the center, and depending on your point of view, possibly even beyond.

Future of Higher Education to be Discussed at Carthage

Apr. 16, 2024 4:50p

(WGTD)---Higher education is in turmoil due in part to stagnant or falling enrollments. Budget cuts and changes in strategy are the order of the day.

Black women in Wisconsin are at higher risk of violence. An effort to find out why went nowhere.

Racine's Lashkey Hill case cited in WPR report.