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Kenosha Innovation Center Offering Leases

Feb. 15, 2025 8:15p

(WGTD)---A 'for rent' sign has been hung at the fledgling Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood. 

The first building at the redevelopment site--LakeView Technology Academy--opened last month. 

Later this year, the second building--the Kenosha Innovation Center--is scheduled to be ready...

Bassoonist Wins RSO's Young Artist Award

Feb. 12, 2025 6:35p

(WGTD)---A senior at Shoreland Lutheran High School in Somers won this year's Racine Symphony Orchestra's Young Artist Competition. 

Bassoonist Faith Weigand will perform her winning selection--Grand Concerto in F Major by Johann Nepomuk Hummel--in a Symphony concert that'll be...

Police: No Explicit Threats Made in Advance of Kenosha Murder

Feb. 11, 2025 10:30p

(WGTD)---Kenosha police had no reason to suspect that anyone’s life was in danger in the hours before a new homeowner was killed a week ago Monday. 

The victim, 52-year-old Andrew Pfannkuche, had just moved into his home three days earlier. 

His alleged killer, 41-year-old Justin...

Racine Officials Are Hoping For Fewer Snow Removal Complaints

Feb. 11, 2025 9:15p

(WGTD)---In Racine, officials and residents alike are hoping for a smoother snow removal operation with this latest storm than what took place following a significant snowfall in early January. 

A Public Works Department staffing shortage led to numerous complaints. 

In a news...

Special Weather-Related Announcements

Updated Feb. 12 12:30p; 1:45p

Kenosha County government offices will be closed to the public at 3:30 p.m. today due to the inclement weather. Essential county operations will continue. Tonight's meeting of the County Board's Planning, Development and Extension Education Committee meeting is also...

Evers Says He's Digging in to Fight for Daycares and Preschools

Feb. 11, 2025 12:40p

(WGTD)---Gov. Evers emphasized the importance of daycares and pre-schools with a visit Monday to a Head Start facility in Racine. 

Evers toured the Acelero Learning Next Generation Now Center, located adjacent to 21st Century Prep on Mound Ave. 

He met with staff, highlighting the...

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