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WGTD Spring Election Candidate Forums Scheduled

Learn more about Kenosha and Racine city council and county board candidates in contested races. Kenosha's two candidates for mayor and candidates running for Kenosha School Board will also be questioned. Sponsors are being sought. Click for the schedule. 

Racine's Regency Mall Enters New Phase Of Development (VIDEO)

(WGTD)- Racine's Regency Mall begins it's transformation, including the addition of a Woodman's Grocery Store and other amenities. You can watch today's press conference with the details in it's entirety at the link provided. (VIDEO ATTACHED) 

Double Traffic Fatality in Racine, Firefighters Rescue Two Kids

Mar. 3, 2024 1:45p; Updated at 9:15p with mobile home fire

From WGTD News:

2020 Kenosha Riots; Social Justice and Discrimination Issues at the Forefront of a Mayoral Forum

Mar. 2, 2024 7:30p

(WGTD)---Insightful responses and subtle differences highlighted the first forum between the two candidates that survived the Feb. 20th nine-way primary for Kenosha mayor.

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 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.

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