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Antaramian Bades Farewell; Bogdala Prepares to Take Over as Kenosha Mayor

Apr. 15, 2024 11:55p

(WGTD)---John Antaramian’s last official duty as Kenosha mayor Monday was to gavel to a close the evening’s city council meeting.

Former Ald. Dave Bogdala takes over Tuesday. To end the day, Bogdala will take the oath of office

Kenosha Public Market: Change of Plans

Apr. 14, 2024 2p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Public Market--the Saturday market that during the warm-weather months sets up in the Municipal Building parking lot--is seeking to turn a long-vacant downtown department store into a grocery. 

Arrest Made in Simultaneous PP Bank Robbery and Bomb Threat

Apr. 12, 2024 3:55p

(WGTD)---A former police officer is being accused of calling in a bomb threat to hinder officers' ability to respond quickly to a bank robbery he then allegedly committed.

Outgoing Mayor Antaramian Paints a Rosy Future for Kenosha

Apr. 11, 2024 8:15p

(WGTD)---A nine-block downtown redevelopment project is just one initiative of several that could collectively result in a dramatic, positive impact on Kenosha's future. That was the message delivered by outgoing Mayor John Antaramian

Senate Candidate Eric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘at a Point to Vote’

Hovde's remarks are reminiscent of 2020 election debates

Donation Received for Installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box in Racine

Apr. 9, 2024 4:30p 

(WGTD)---Safe Haven baby boxes will be starting to pop up in southeast Wisconsin as a result of a bill signed late last year by Gov. Evers.

Format Change Coming to WGTD

Beginning May 20th, WGTD will become part of WPR News. New classical music listening options will become available. 

Wisconsinites Find Camaraderie During Eclipse Watch Party

At Yerkes Observatory, about 90 percent of the sun's light was blocked from the moon

UW-Parkside Parent First, Then Chancellor

Apr. 8, 2024 4:45p

(WGTD)---Before she was Parkside’s chancellor, Lynn Akey was a Parkside parent.

Days Appear Numbered for the Horlick Dam

Apr. 7, 2024 6:45p

4-10-24 Update: The county board voted unanimously Tuesday night to support removal.  

(WGTD)---If it follows the advice of two of its committees, the Racine County Board will vote Tuesday night to begin the