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Gateway to Hold Annual Free Haircut Event to Support Veterans

Nov. 3, 2023 2:30p

From Gateway Technical College: 

Gateway Technical College’s Barber Technologist and Cosmetology programs’ annual veterans cut-a-thon event will again include free haircuts at all three of its program sites

Friends-Themed Coffeehouse Hopes to Raise Money for Sober-Living Facility in Matthew Perry's Name

Nov. 3, 2023 2p

(WGTD)---A ‘Friends’ TV-show themed coffee shop in Twin Lakes is drawing additional attention in the wake of the unexpected death of one of the show’s stars.

Matthew Perry, who played Chandler, drowned in a hot tub last weekend.

More State Aid Coming Racine's Way Through the Back Door

Nov. 2, 2023 7:30p

(WGTD)---Wisconsin municipalities and school districts had high hopes for state aid increases in this budget cycle, given the state’s huge budget surplus. But when all was said and done, the trimmed-down budget Gov. Evers reluctantly

Racine County: Trick or Treat With a Few Arrests Thrown In

Nov. 1, 2023 8:40p

(WGTD)---When is it illegal to possess a Halloween costume? The answer is when you're a registered sex offender. 

Fire Destroys a House in Paddock Lake

Nov. 1, 2023 8:30p

(WGTD)---A Paddock Lake woman lost her home in a house fire early Wednesday morning. 

Salem Lakes Fire Chief Jim Lejcar said the woman was awakened by a smoke detector just before 1 a.m. 

Kenosha Violence Prevention Initiative Highlighted at Regional Event

Nov. 1, 2023 8:15p 

(WGTD)---Dozens of public safety professionals, school officials and others from throughout southeast Wisconsin gathered at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol Wednesday to learn how to prevent targeted violence.

Tri-County Area's First Female Police Chief is Selected

Oct. 31, 2023 3p

(WGTD)---A 2006 graduate of Gateway Technical College has become the tri-county area's first female police chief. 

Loose Ends in 2019 KUSD Personnel Matter

Lawsuit reveals back-room dealings in the attempted termination of a special education teacher. 

Complaint Against a KPD Detective Results in Additional Training

Oct. 29, 2023 8:30p; Edited on 10-30 for clarification

(WGTD)---An internal Kenosha Police Department investigation into allegations surrounding Det. Paul Torres is over.

GOP Lawmakers Seek Citizenship Requirement for Tech College Board Members

The move would would prevent a single person from being reappointed to the Gateway Technical College Board