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KFD Response Times Are Up; Froedtert Downtown ER Closing to Blame

Aug. 4, 2024 9:15a

(WGTD)---Response times within the Kenosha Fire Department are up, thanks in large part to the closing of Froedtert’s downtown emergency room. But Fire Chief Dan Tilton—speaking on a recent edition of WGTD’s Community Matters—

Racine County Executive Candidate Emerges; Fire Damages a Popular Kenosha Diner

Also...an appointment is made to fill a Kenosha County Board vacancy
Strong storms are possible late Monday afternoon and evening
A top White House official to be in Racine Monday
Child abuse charges dismissed against a former Racine County official and his

Waterford Area Woman Found Safe; Silver Alert Now Issued for a Kenosha Man

Aug. 1, 2024 9:45p; Update 8-3

Silver Alert canceled for Kenosha man

(WGTD)---An elderly Town of Waterford woman--missing since Monday night--was found alive Thursday afternoon in a swampy area.

KUSD Principals Preparing for Adjustments Brought On by 'Rightsizing'

Aug. 1, 2024 11:20a

(WGTD)---Administrators and teachers in Kenosha Unified are getting ready to welcome an unusually large number of new faces this fall as the result of the decision to consolidate enrollments in a money-
saving, downsizing move.

New Racine Public Library Director Rose Through the Ranks

Aug. 1, 2024 10:25a

(WGTD)---The new director of the Racine Public Library has strong roots in the institution. 

Following graduation from Carthage College 18 years ago, Demske, in search of a job to pay the bills, applied for a part-time library job

Pair of High-Speed Chases on I-94 End in Charges

July 29, 2024 9p

(WGTD)---A pair of high-speed law enforcement pursuits on I-94 in Kenosha and Racine counties has resulted in charges against the drivers.

 In Kenosha, a bond of $15,000 was set Monday for 25-year-old Damarious Nelson of

Remains of WWII Airman to Return Home to Racine

(AP) — Military scientists have identified the remains of a Wisconsin airman who died during World War II when his plane was shot down over Germany during a bombing mission.

More Discussion--No Decision Yet--on KUSD Operating Referendum

July 25, 2024 11a

(WGTD)---A consultant hired by the Kenosha School Board to lay the groundwork for a possible operating referendum is advising the board to take it slow. 

Brian Nicol of the Donovan Group told the board this week that he

Interim Racine County Exec is Chosen

July 24, 2024 9:15p

(WGTD)---Racine County now has an interim county executive.

 Longtime county board supervisor and former Waterford village president Tom Roanhouse will fill the role until the winner of a scheduled December special election

Racine County Projects Approved With One Exception

Proposed ice arena received just enough funds for preliminary architectural and engineering work. A decision on whether to proceed with construction is put off until fall.