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Third Candidate Enters Race for Kenosha Mayor

July 18, 2023 8:40p; 7-19 correction on high school

(WGTD)---A third name has been added to the list of candidates running for Kenosha mayor.

Koerri Elijah has thrown his hat into the ring, promising to bring change to the city as a new face in

Kenosha County's Racial & Ethnic Equity Commission to Meet Again Amid Charges That Panel is Straying

July 16, 2023 11:35a

(WGTD)---Kenosha County’s Racial & Ethnic Equity Commission has gotten bogged down again.

Last year it was a series of member resignations.

Last week the sole topic of a special meeting was whether an internal county

Kenosha Man Returns to Area With Family to Farm; Takes Leadership Role in Promoting 'Regenerative Farming'

July 16, 2023 11:15a

(WGTD)---A man who left a brokerage career in Chicago is now leading the charge in Kenosha County to encourage farmers to adopt more environmentally-friendly ways of operating.

Kenosha Casino Still Possible

July 16, 2023 11:10a

(WGTD)---It’s been about a year since the unveiling of plans by the Menominee Indian Tribe and Hard Rock to revive a casino development for Kenosha.

Hump--Not Bump--to be Installed on City of Racine Street

July 12, 2023 9p

(WGTD)--The City of Racine is trying a new tactic that’s designed to curb reckless driving and speeding.

The first speed ‘hump’ is scheduled to be installed Thursday. With accompanying signage, the slightly-raised platform will be

Report: Wisconsin Schools That Went Remote for Longer Saw Gaps in Graduation Rates Expand

The UW-Madison study concluded the findings 'provide further evidence of the unequal impact of the pandemic. No comment from either DPI, KUSD or RUSD.

Action Delayed on New Housing Inspection Proposal in Kenosha

July 10, 2023 8:30p

(WGTD)---Property owners who were upset with a proposed mandatory inspections program in Kenosha filled a meeting room Monday night, prompting the city’s Public Safety and Welfare committee to postpone consideration of the matter.

Family Business Starts Out Small, But Grows With the Help of Gateway

July 9, 2023 10p

(WGTD)---A junior high school experience led to an eventual business opportunity for Diego Villalobos, who then in high school started dating his future wife and business partner. Years later, marketing classes at Gateway Technical College

Land Swap: RUSD Gets Franklin Park; City Gains Control of 3 Schools

July 9, 2023 9:40p

(WGTD)---A tentative deal has been reached on a property swap between Racine Unified and the City of Racine.

Downtown Racine: Vero Revival

July 9, 2023 9:30p

(WGTD)---A once-popular, upscale restaurant in downtown Racine is set to reopen.

Vero International Cuisine is scheduled to go before the city's license committee Monday night for approval of a liquor license.