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All 444 Challenged Books Returned to Elkhorn Area School District Libraries

Some books put on restricted use list, parental consent necessary in some cases

Gateway Offers Part-Time Police Officer Training for People Interested in Switching Careers

Feb. 28, 2024 3:20p

From Gateway Technical College: 

Those interested in becoming a police officer, but who may not have the time or money to attend a full-time law enforcement academy, will benefit from a new program being

Carthage Secures $3 Million Pledge From Donor

Feb. 28, 2024 3p

From Carthage College: 

KENOSHA, Wis. – Longtime Kenosha resident Grace Kolakowski has committed a total of $3 million to Carthage College, advancing three of her biggest passions: faith, the arts, and

70-Year-Old Kenosha Restaurant has a New Owner Who's Familiar to Many Kenosha Diners

Feb. 27, 2024 7p 

(WGTD)---An iconic local restaurant has a new owner.

The Hobnob—located on Sheridan Rd. between Kenosha and Racine—is about to fall under the control of an experienced operator with a strong track record in the Kenosha area

Salmon-a-Rama, HarborFest Looking to Return to Festival Park

Feb. 27, 2024 1:15p

(WGTD)---A Racine city council committee has recommended approval of a contract with a management company that is pledging to rejuvenate the under-utilized Festival Park, the city-owned complex on Racine’s lakefront.

Racine Gas Station Homicide Leads to 30-Year Prison Term for a Codefendant

Feb. 27, 2024 noon

(WGTD)---A Racine man who fatally shot another just because he was a rival gang member was given a 30-year prison term Tuesday. 

'Men of Color Scholars' Program Outlined on 'Fab Lab at 10'

Feb. 25, 2024 3p

(WGTD)---A new program at Gateway Technical College aims to increase the graduation rate for African-American men who enroll.

A Write-In Will Presumably Win a Racine School Board Seat

Meanwhile, voters in KUSD will be asked to consider a registered write-in after a Kenosha School Board candidate whose name will still appear on the ballot has suspended her campaign. 

Four Seats Open on Gateway Board of Trustees

Feb. 24, 2024 12:30p

(WGTD)---Applications are being accepted for four positions on the nine-member board that oversees operations at Gateway Technical College.

Kenosha Police & Fire Commission Agenda Includes Lifesaving Awards; Dozen Firefighter Hires

Feb. 24, 2024 12:15p; Updated 3-25 to add photo and details. 

(WGTD)---Lifesaving awards were presented last month to a half-dozen Kenosha police officers who had roles in two separate incidents that involved patients with heart problems.