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Fall or Spring or None of the Above: KSB to Debate Referendum Call
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (285+ words) May 23, 2026 8: 30a (WGTD)---The discussion is expected to continue at Tuesday night's Kenosha School Board meeting on whether to hold another referendum this November." Without gaining voters' approval to exceed state-mandated levy limits, the district in the next school year, without…...
Gateway Plays a Major Role in the Installation of a New Exhibit at Pritzker
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (323+ words) May 22, 2026 6: 30p" (WGTD)---For dozens of Gateway students, graduates and staff, and for others associated with the Pritzker War Museum and Library in Somers, this Memorial Day will be remembered as one in which plans were being gelled for the installation…...
The Fab Lab Show: Guest - President & C. E. O. of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (82+ words) KUSD Seeks Clarity on Property Tax Bills Contract Dispute Between Festival Hall Operator and City of Racine Living Wage Town Hall; Initial Appearance in Thanksgiving Fire; Suspended RCSO Deputy Scheduled for Court Lead Line Removal Project Highlighted in Racine Racine:…...
Each of This Year's 1, 636 Gateway Graduates Has a Story to Tell. Here's One.
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (289+ words) May 20, 2026 4: 45p (WGTD)---You never know when you'll need Gateway Technical College. Mykayla walked the stage Tuesday night at the first of two Gateway commencement ceremonies and picked up an associate degree in Civil Engineering and a pair of technical diplomas....
Racine: Site of Demolished YMCA, Lincoln/King Neighborhood, Covered by New TIDs
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (303+ words) May 20, 2026 5: 30p (WGTD)---The Racine City Council Tuesday night approved a series of proposals involving tax incremental financing districts over the objections of a frequent city hall critic who contends the actions lock in unnecessary property tax increases. Alder Sandy Weidner…...
Community Projects Approved; Public Education Advocacy Event in Racine; Murder Suspects Arrested; No Injuries in a Kenosha House Fire
1+ week, 3+ day ago (224+ words) May 13, 2026 9p Racine Police say two arrests have been made in connection with the March 10th shooting death of 18 year-old Trent Harper. He died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen in the 3200 block of Republic Ave. In custody are an 18 year-old…...
Deal to Cut Taxes, Boost Special Ed Funding, Dies in Senate
1+ week, 3+ day ago (113+ words) The measure negotiated by Gov. Tony Evers and top GOP leaders was opposed by Democratic senators and a handful of Republicans. Click for WPR story." Deal to Cut Taxes, Boost Special Ed Funding, Dies in Senate Community Projects Approved; Public…...
Malicki Delivers Upbeat 'State of the County' Address
1+ week, 3+ day ago (218+ words) May 13, 2026 7p (WGTD)---In his second "state of the county" address, Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki didn"t waste any time in talking about county government's financial condition, describing it as "fiscally sound." In doing so, Malicki took a swipe at…...
Gun Trigger Locks, Cables, Now Available for Free in Kenosha County Vending Machines
1+ week, 5+ day ago (212+ words) May 11, 2026 9p (WGTD)---Gun trigger and cable locks have been added to several Kenosha County-run vending machines that are already stocked with harm-reduction items such as Narcan and fentanyl test kits. Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall notes that this year…...
Backyard Poultry Linked to Salmonella Infections in Wisconsin, Across US
2+ week, 4+ day ago (86+ words) 5 of the 34 cases reported so far have been in Wisconsin, including one in Kenosha County. Click for the WPR story." Veterans' Tiny Homes Village Expanding Setting the Stage to Fund Racine Neighborhood Improvements and Redevelopment Projects Backyard Poultry Linked to…...