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Yuhas, Gaschke Selected for KCB Leadership Roles; Bogdala Sworn in as Kenosha Mayor

Apr. 17, 2024 noon

(WGTD)---At the organizational meeting of the newly-elected Kenosha County Board Tuesday night, board leadership swung from the right, to the center, and depending on your point of view, possibly even beyond.

Future of Higher Education to be Discussed at Carthage

Apr. 16, 2024 4:50p

(WGTD)---Higher education is in turmoil due in part to stagnant or falling enrollments. Budget cuts and changes in strategy are the order of the day.

Black women in Wisconsin are at higher risk of violence. An effort to find out why went nowhere.

Racine's Lashkey Hill case cited in WPR report. 

Antaramian Bades Farewell; Bogdala Prepares to Take Over as Kenosha Mayor

Apr. 15, 2024 11:55p

(WGTD)---John Antaramian’s last official duty as Kenosha mayor Monday was to gavel to a close the evening’s city council meeting.

Former Ald. Dave Bogdala takes over Tuesday. To end the day, Bogdala will take the oath of office

Kenosha Public Market: Change of Plans

Apr. 14, 2024 2p

(WGTD)---Kenosha Public Market--the Saturday market that during the warm-weather months sets up in the Municipal Building parking lot--is seeking to turn a long-vacant downtown department store into a grocery. 

Arrest Made in Simultaneous PP Bank Robbery and Bomb Threat

Apr. 12, 2024 3:55p

(WGTD)---A former police officer is being accused of calling in a bomb threat to hinder officers' ability to respond quickly to a bank robbery he then allegedly committed.

Outgoing Mayor Antaramian Paints a Rosy Future for Kenosha

Apr. 11, 2024 8:15p

(WGTD)---A nine-block downtown redevelopment project is just one initiative of several that could collectively result in a dramatic, positive impact on Kenosha's future. That was the message delivered by outgoing Mayor John Antaramian

Senate Candidate Eric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘at a Point to Vote’

Hovde's remarks are reminiscent of 2020 election debates

Donation Received for Installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box in Racine

Apr. 9, 2024 4:30p 

(WGTD)---Safe Haven baby boxes will be starting to pop up in southeast Wisconsin as a result of a bill signed late last year by Gov. Evers.

Format Change Coming to WGTD

Beginning May 20th, WGTD will become part of WPR News. New classical music listening options will become available.