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Major Projects in Racine and Kenosha Could Be Funded With Federal COVID Recovery Dollars

Gov. Evers traveled to Racine Tuesday to announce that two funds will be set up. Racine's new community health clinic at Julian Thomas Elementary and Kenosha's innovation neighborhood at the former Chrylser Engine Plant site could benefit.

Anti-Maskers Force Kenosha School Board to Cancel Meeting

Aug. 24, 2021 7:45p; Minor edits and additions at 8:25p

(WGTD)---Kenosha School Board President Yolanda Adams canceled Tuesday night's regularly-scheduled meeting of the board after audience members refused to socially distance themselves.

UW System Refuses To Submit COVID Safety Restrictions For GOP Okay

Interim President Tommy Thompson: 'I Am Going To Stand My Ground' To Keep Students, Employees Safe

Power Outage in Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie Early Tuesday Afternoon

Aug. 24, 2021 1:05p; Updated 2p with power restored

(WGTD)---A power outage affected over 2,500 homes and businesses in Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie early Tuesday afternoon.

The lights went out around 12:30. They were back on by 2 p.m.

Statewide COVID Vaccination Incentives Program Now in Place

Unvaccinated City of Racine residents can double their money through a local incentives program.

Racine County Crash Injuries Two, One Seriously

Aug. 23, 2021 3:50p

(WGTD)---A vehicle carrying two people rolled over off of State Highway 75 near Kansasville Monday morning around 9, injuring two people, one seriously.

A Black Police Officer From Texas Defends Her Profession at Blake Rally

Aug. 22, 2021 9:15p

(WGTD)---On a stage where police were often times vilified, a police officer spoke up in defense of law enforcement.

Drowning Victim Who Died in Lake Michigan While Saving Kids is Identified

Aug. 22, 2021 8:55p; Updated 8-23

(WGTD)---The 40-year-old man from Missouri who drowned in Lake Michigan at Racine Sunday while helping to rescue two children has been identified as Thomas J. Walker.

HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues is Aug. 21: Meet the Headliners in Advance

Pianist Alex Bugnon and saxophonist Marion Meadows have both played the venue separately in years past. This year they team up.

Jacob Blake Shooting and Riots One Year Later: Reasons For Optimism, Fear

Aug. 20, 2021 noon

(WGTD)---The alder of the district where the police shooting of Jacob Blake took place nearly a year ago says he has mixed feelings over where things stand now.