Jan. 17, 2025 3:50p
(WGTD)---The 2nd degree sexual assault case against a Kenosha teen has been thrown out for good in an exceptionally rare instance of a verdict being set aside by a judge.
“You are free to go, sir,” Kenosha Circuit Court Judge Gerad Dougvillo told a beaming Martel Lee Friday. “I’m...
Jan. 15, 2025 10:25p; Updated 1-16 2:10 with information from a KTEC news release
(WGTD)---Some big changes are underway at a Kenosha charter school, but they’re not expected to have an immediate impact on students.
A governing board that oversaw KTEC 4K-8 is being disbanded.
The school—currently...
Jan. 15, 2025 10:15p
(WGTD)---The director of the Shalom Center in Kenosha is leaving to take a new position.
Tamarra Coleman has been appointed C-E-O of the Racine Family YMCA.
Coleman, a former Kenosha school board member, joined the staff of Kenosha’s homeless shelter in 2015, and became...
Jan. 14, 2025 3:10p
(WGTD)---The Racine School Board voted Monday night to ask voters in April for authority to exceed state-mandated levy limits. It’s a move being duplicated by a record number of school districts around the state as they find it difficult if not impossible to keep operating...
Jan. 10, 2025 11:40a; corrected 11p with reference to land leases not purchases
(WGTD)---We Energies is confirming that the Paris Solar Park is up and running.
Under construction for the past several years, the facility is the first large renewable energy project to be producing electricity in...
Jan. 8, 2025 9:30p
(WGTD)---Upgraded charges have been filed against a 24-year-old Pleasant Prairie man who's accused of sexually assaulting a student on the campus of Carthage College last month.
Brandon Wilson now faces charges of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault and False imprisonment. He had been facing...
Jan. 8, 2025 9:20p
(WGTD)---It’s official: A primary will be needed in the race for two seats on the Kenosha School Board. Five candidates met Tuesday’s filing deadline. The primary—to be held Feb. 18th—will narrow the field to four candidates. The primary ballot will feature only one incumbent...
Jan. 8, 2025 8:40p
(WGTD)---A nasty dispute between two groups that dedicate themselves to helping the poor has landed in Kenosha Circuit Court.
Grace Lutheran Church on 60th St. has filed suit against a splinter group that once ran its Welcome Center.
The church claims former employees cleaned out...
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