Dec. 11, 2024 3:45p
(WGTD)---Charges have been filed in connection with a Wisconsin lottery scam in Kenosha County.
27 year-old Urshit Patel of Oak Forest, Illinois is facing 43 felony counts of altering or forging lottery tickets. Patel is a former employee of Lucky Dog Liquors on Highway 83 in...
Dec. 11, 2024 3:45p
(WPR)---Microsoft’s data center development in Mount Pleasant will be among the first in the world to use a new closed-loop system to recycle water — a move the company says “significantly reduces the need for fresh water.”
The new design will save around 91 million liters of...
State lawmakers have rejected similar requests in the past
The five murders are far fewer than what occurred in Racine in 2023. Lower across-the-board rates of violent crime were noted at a candlelight vigil held Sunday for members of the Racine community who've been impacted by violence.
Dec. 8, 2024 5:45p
From Frontida Azalea Place:
So many have reached out and asked how they can help our Frontida Azalea Place. We appreciate all of the love! These first hours have been challenging but we now have a handle on what would be the most helpful from our supporters in the community.
As you...
Dec. 8, 2024 noon
From Walworth County:
Walworth County is seeking input about its transportation services to better meet community needs. Residents are invited to participate in a brief, five-minute survey to provide feedback on the County’s Wal-to-Wal Dial-a-Ride Shared-Ride Taxi and Walworth County...
Dec. 8, 2024 10:30a
(WGTD)---An inflatable watercraft known as a "banana boat" was used this past week in the rescue of a woman from the frigid waters of Lake Michigan off of Kenosha's Eichelman Park. Authorities credit use of the boat and drones, multi-jurisdictional cooperation and well-trained...
Dec. 7, 2024 7:30p; Corrected a couple of typos on 12-8
(WGTD)---A sprinkler system in the attic of a Kenosha assisted living facility saved lives and limited damage in a Friday evening fire, according to a Kenosha Fire Department battalion chief.
Firefighters were called to Azalea Pl. in the 8300...
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