News
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Reports Released on Fatal Police Standoff: "I'm Sorry But I Can't Go Back to Jail Baby"
July 24, 2023 9:05p
(WGTD)---A 38-year-old Racine man who died in a police standoff in a city park earlier this year had texted a loved one saying he was sorry but that he couldn't go back to jail.
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Roma Lodge Centennial Celebrated on "Community Matters"
July 24, 2023 11a
(WGTD)---A group that’s dedicated to preserving Racine’s Italian heritage is celebrating its centennial anniversary.
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"What a Cool Club': Young Families Encouraged to Create Legacy Through Giving
Click below for the video of WGTD's Morning Show that features Kenosha Community Foundation Executive Director Amy Greil.
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Racine Police Report a Homicide
July 23, 2023 8:50a
From Racine Police:
On July 22, 2023 at approximately 10pm, officers responded to the 1500 block of Winslow St. regarding a male party being shot. Upon officers arrival they located a 31 year old male
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Man Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound While in Police Squad
July 20, 2023 8:45p; Update 7-21 1a
(WGTD)---A man who'd been taken into custody for weapons offenses apparently shot himself to death while riding in the back of a Pleasant Prairie squad car Thursday afternoon.
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Building Code Violations in Racine Now Listed Online
July 19, 2023 10:15p
(WGTD)---The City of Racine has put online all building code violations by property address.
In a news release, the city said it's doing so to empower renters to identify safe places to live.
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Third Candidate Enters Race for Kenosha Mayor
July 18, 2023 8:40p; 7-19 correction on high school
(WGTD)---A third name has been added to the list of candidates running for Kenosha mayor.
Koerri Elijah has thrown his hat into the ring, promising to bring change to the city as a new face in
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Kenosha County's Racial & Ethnic Equity Commission to Meet Again Amid Charges That Panel is Straying
July 16, 2023 11:35a
(WGTD)---Kenosha County’s Racial & Ethnic Equity Commission has gotten bogged down again.
Last year it was a series of member resignations.
Last week the sole topic of a special meeting was whether an internal county
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Kenosha Man Returns to Area With Family to Farm; Takes Leadership Role in Promoting 'Regenerative Farming'
July 16, 2023 11:15a
(WGTD)---A man who left a brokerage career in Chicago is now leading the charge in Kenosha County to encourage farmers to adopt more environmentally-friendly ways of operating.
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Kenosha Casino Still Possible
July 16, 2023 11:10a
(WGTD)---It’s been about a year since the unveiling of plans by the Menominee Indian Tribe and Hard Rock to revive a casino development for Kenosha.