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  • New Trial Ordered for Martel Lee

    Nov. 22, 2024 2:15p

    (WGTD)---In an exceedingly rare move, a Kenosha judge has ordered a new trial for a Kenosha teen convicted of sexual assault after several jurors stepped forward to express misgivings about returning a guilty verdict. 

  • New Trial for Martel Lee

    Nov. 22, 2024 12:45p

    (WGTD)---In an exceedingly rare move, a Kenosha judge grants a new trial for a Black Kenosha teen convicted of sexual assault by a divided jury. More to come. 

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  • Malicki, Christensen, Survive Racine County Executive Primary to Face Each Other Next month

    Nov. 21, 2024 9:05p

    (WGTD)---Racine businessman Ralph Malicki and Racine County Clerk Wendy Christensen will face each other in a special election next month to decide who will be the next county executive. Malicki and Christensen came out on top in a

  • Praise for Kenosha Data Center Plans

    Nov. 21, 2024 8:15p

    (WGTD)---Members of the Kenosha Plan Commission had nothing but praise Thursday evening for a 243-acre data center to be built west of I-94 and along STH 142. 

    A representative of the engineering firm that’s working with

  • Racine City Council Restores Library Funding

    Nov. 20, 2024 7:45p

    (WGTD)---The Racine City Council voted unanimously to adopt a new budget Tuesday night. The vote came at the end of an unusually long process over several weeks that included discussion of numerous amendments, including some made at

  • Support Builds for Martel Lee

    Nov. 20, 2024 11:50a

    (WGTD)---We’re learning more about Martel Lee, the 16-year-old Black Kenosha teen who was convicted of sexual assault by a divided jury. 

    Several supporters spoke Tuesday at the Kenosha Union Club. 

  • KUSD Referendum Passes, 5-2

    Nov. 20, 2024 11:15a; Updated 9:45p with additional context on prep time

    (WGTD)---As expected, the Kenosha School Board voted Tuesday night to put an operations referendum on the February ballot. 

  • Kenosha Teen's Appeal of a Verdict Based on Shaky Evidence to be Heard Friday

    Nov. 18, 2024 4:20p

    (WGTD0---A Kenosha teen’s request for a new trial in a case in which several jurors expressed misgivings at returning a guilty verdict will be heard Friday.

    Judge Gerad Dougvillo is expected to convene a hearing as a follow up

  • Misconceptions on Response to Roosevelt Scare Dog District

    Nov. 18, 2024 1p

    (WGTD)---Despite a Milwaukee TV station’s misleading report, Kenosha Unified handled the recent threat at Roosevelt Elementary by the book, according to school district superintendent Jeff Weiss. 

  • Kenosha School Board to Consider Operational Referendum

    Nov. 17, 2024 noon