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City of Kenosha Hopes to Purchase 'Bonnie Hame' Property

Sept. 8, 2026 noon

(WGTD)---A large tract of land in Kenosha off of 52nd St. and 30th Ave. that’s been vacant for decades could fall under the control of the city under a purchase deal.

Brent Mitchell playing guitar and signing in the WGTD studio

Noteworthy: Brent Mitchell

Sept. 8, 2026 11a

(WGTD)---A Texas singer/songwriter who landed in Kenosha draws inspiration from his varied life experiences.

Trip to Prison for a Convicted Kenosha Embezzler

Sept. 4, 2026 5p; Edited 9-5 to correct typo

(WGTD)---The largest embezzlement case in recent memory in Kenosha County ended Friday with a six year-long prison term for the offender.

High School Football on WGTD Sports!

Sept. 3, 2026 11:30a

WGTD Sports is back with another season of local high school football on Facebook.

Our live video stream of Indian Trail v Bradford begins just before Friday's 6 p.m. kickoff.

A semitruck on the Highway 12 bridge crossing over the Wisconsin River in Sauk City, Wis. on June 11, 2021. Bill Martens/WPR

Trucking Schools in Kenosha, Sturtevant, Among Dozens Shuttered as Part of Immigration Crackdown

Federal officials say the schools have been issuing commercial driver's licenses to people who couldn't pass English proficiency exams. Click for the WPR story.

The letters "UWP" stand tall in front of Parkside's student center.

UW-P Chancellor Encouraged by Strong First-Year Enrollment

Sept. 3, 2026 9:15a

(WGTD)---Officials at UW-Parkside hope that three not-so-little letters will boost school pride and pay off in indirect benefits.

Sex Offender is Re-Arrested Just Hours After His Release From Prison

Sept. 2, 2026 9:15p

(WGTD)---A convicted sex offender was arrested Wednesday just a day after his release from prison.

33 year-old Jacob Johnson was picked up for an unspecified violation of his extended supervision just two blocks from one of two

Kenosha Judge Rules in Conflict of Interest Allegations

Sept. 2, 2026 9p

(WGTD)---The Wisconsin Crime Victims Board is being asked to intervene in the matter of a Kenosha woman who finds herself on both sides of the law.

Flock Cameras; Labor Person of the Year; Racine Fatality; Extra Day of Summer Vacation; Starbuck Students Begin Composting Program

Sept. 1, 2026 10p

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Jack Grassel is pictured with his wife Jill Jensen

Fans and Colleagues of Musician Jack Grassel Mourn his Death

Sept. 1,2026 7:15a

(WGTD)---A well-known jazz guitarist from the area was one of two people who died following a head-on crash in Caledonia last week.