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Kenosha State Representative to Retire

Mar. 2, 2024 6:30p

(WGTD)---State Representative Tod Ohnstad will step down when his term expires at the end of the year. 

The 71-year-old Kenosha Democrat made the announcement Saturday morning. 

Kenosha Area Leader Dies Unexpectedly

Mar. 2, 2024 6:15p

(WGTD)---A long-time, Kenosha labor leader who wore many hats over the years died unexpectedly at his home overnight. 

Ron Frederick was 91.  

Huge Crowd Marks the Official Beginning of the Shalom Center's Hope Hub

Mar. 1, 2024 5p

(WGTD)---A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Shalom Center Friday for the 10,500 sq. ft. addition that is enabling Kenosha's main shelter for the homeless to add services.

A large overflow crowd packed the room for comments

A Pair of Downtown Kenosha Apartment Buildings to be Reviewed by Plan Commission

Mar. 1, 2024 4:30p

(WGTD)---There are new developments to report in Kenosha's slow-moving downtown redevelopment plan. 

The Plan Commission will consider not one but two proposed apartment buildings.

Kenosha County ADRC Breaks Myths, Provides the ABC's on Alzheimer's and Related Dementia's

The ADRC of Kenosha County stresses the importance of undergoing a memory screen. (Watch Video)

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.