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Carthage Paleontology Program Continues Hunt for Fossils and Funding

Mar. 28, 2024 8:30p

(WGTD)---Carthage College’s paleontology program is starting to prepare for what is hoped to be a particularly fruitful dig this summer amid great uncertainty over the program’s future.

Driver Dies in Collision With a Cow on a Kenosha County Road

Mar. 28, 2024 1p

Update: Driver has been identified as Michael Alayan Forero, 25 

(WGTD)---In pre-dawn darkness in Brighton Friday morning, a driver was killed when his car slammed into a cow that had gotten loose.

The accident

Closing Chapters to be Written at KUSD Downsizing Events

Mar. 25, 2024 8:15p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Unified is carrying out its promise to celebrate the legacies of buildings that are being closed at the end of the school year under the district’s downsizing plan.

The first commemoration will be held at

Boyfriend Charged With Sex Offenses Involving Girlfriend's Children

Mar. 25, 2024 8:15p

(WGTD)---A Kenosha man is facing charges for allegedly having sexual contact with his girlfriend's children. 37-year-old Derrick Curtis is also accused of strangling and beating the woman. 

WGTD Presents the the 2024 Kenosha Mayoral & School Board Forums (VIDEO)

(WGTD)- Watch the 2024 Kenosha Mayoral & School Board Forums (VIDEO) in it's entirety. Produced by WGTD.

Fires Damage Two Homes in Racine and Kenosha

Mar. 24, 2024 7:30p

(WGTD)---Sunday afternoon house fires in Racine and Kenosha are under investigation.

House Fire Interrupts Candidate's Campaign

Mar. 23, 2024 6:30p

(WGTD)---It's been a busy spring for Kenny Harper.

First, Harper launched a campaign to capture the Kenosha city council seat currently held by the retiring Dan Prozanski.

Now, Harper and his family are trying to recover

Racine School Board Picks a New Superintendent

Mar. 21, 2024 7:50p

(WGTD)---Racine Unified Interim Superintendent Soren Gajewski will no longer have the phrase "interim" in front of his title.

Gajewski was named the permanent successor to Eric Gallien who left the district last summer.

Neglect Charges Files in Dead Baby Case

Mar. 21, 2024 4:40p

(WGTD)---The death of a Kenosha baby has led to a half-dozen child neglect charges against the parents.

Domonic Dowell and Ciera Banks, both 31-years-old, are due in court for their initial appearances next month. 

Last Chance: Kenosha Mayoral, School Board Candidates to Take Part in Final Set of Forums

In addition to hearing from the candidates themselves, voters also have the opportunity to weigh the value of publicized endorsements.