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Ivy Ford on WGTD's "Noteworthy"

Kenosha-area blues singer Ivy Ford played samples of her work and talked about her career on the WGTD program Noteworthy. The program

Nearly two-dozen people held a sidewalk vigil Sunday evening for a gunshot victim.

Vigil Held for Racine Gunshot Victim

June 28, 2026 8:45p

(WGTD)---At a vigil Sunday evening for a Racine homicide victim, prayers were offered not only for the teen but for the offender as well.

The sculpture is wrapped as it sits in front of the house.

Sculpture Highlighting the History Behind the Volney French House to be Unveiled Monday

June 27, 2026 12:30p

(WGTD)---A ten foot-tall sculpture that's designed to draw attention to the history behind a Kenosha Library Park property will be unveiled Monday evening.

Photo of Jaymin Pernsteiner as it appeared in a Go Fund Me post.

Caledonia Mother Charged in Connection With Baby's Death

June 26, 2026 6:15p

(WGTD)---An exhausted mother allegedly suffocated her baby while breastfeeding and has now been charged with a felony.

24 year-old Lisa Pernsteiner was released on a signature bond after appearing in Racine Court on Friday

Facade of former Eagles Club, last operated as Madrigrano Marina Shores.

Search for Ways to Save the Former Eagles Club Continues

June 26, 2026 5:30p

(WGTD)---Frustration and friction at a Kenosha Historic Preservation Commission meeting Thursday night on progress in saving a Kenosha landmark from the wrecking ball.

Site map of proposed Kenosha data center.

Proposed Kenosha Data Center Remains on the Table

Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens to headline Kenosha event on data centers.

Eagles Club Preservation Efforts; Racine Police Probe Homicide

June 24, 2026 9:30p; Murder updated on 6-25

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KUSD's Educational Support Center on 52nd St.

ESC--Symbol of Alleged KUSD Bloat--Explained

A school board member says she's positive waste can be found. She's just not sure where.

Downtown Storefronts Come & Go. What Gives a Shop Staying Power?

June 24, 2026 6p

(WGTD)---When it comes to keeping a downtown vibrant and healthy, business retention is a constant concern. As executive director of the Downtown Racine Corporation for the past 9 years, Kelly Kruse has seen dozens of businesses

Heavily damaged home, with scorched siding next door.

Two Homes Damaged in Somers Fire

June 24, 2026 12:30p; Updated at 9:30p with Racine fire

(WGTD)---A home was heavily damaged and another was scorched in a fire Tuesday night in Somers just east of Sheridan Rd. and two blocks north of Carthage College.