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Paris Solar Park Producing Power

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...

New Charges Filed in Carthage Assault Case

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...

Ballots Set For Kenosha School Board, Racine City Council

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...

Lawsuit Filed in Social Service Dispute

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...

"Don't Try to B.S. Me," says Judge to Defendant In Felony Murder Case

Jan. 7, 2025 8p

(WGTD)---A Kenosha man being sentenced for his role in a home invasion in Racine that resulted in a death raised the ire of the judge Tuesday by claiming he has taken full responsibility for the crime. 

Racine Judge Robert Repischak said if that was the case then 28-year-old Johnathan...

Foxconn Acquires 20 Acres in Mount Pleasant, But Plans Are Unclear

Jan. 6, 2024 8:45p

(WPR)---A subsidiary of Foxconn Technology Group has acquired an additional 20 acres of land in Mount Pleasant, but it’s unclear if the company has plans for the land. 

The land transfer from the village of Mount Pleasant to FEWI Development Corporation, owned by Foxconn, was...

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