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Racine Murder Case on Hold; A Suspect Mistakenly Released

(WGTD)---A man who’d been arrested once in connection with the death of a food pantry volunteer in Racine is being sought again after he was mistakenly released from jail.

Derrick Matthews, Brother of Donna Matthews, Accepts Plea Deal For Role in Murder

Derrick Matthews, the brother of Donna Matthews, accepted a plea deal Monday for his involvement in the July 4th, 2016 murder of Michael Gayan. Derrick Matthews plead guilty to 2nd degree intentional homicide which carries a maximum sentence of 60 years in prison.

Boat Crash; Incarceration Discussion; Derrick Matthews Back in Court

A Salmon-O-Rama fisherman was injured when the boat he was on slammed into a break wall near the 16th St. Lagoon in pre-dawn darkness Saturday morning. According to a news release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Dept., the 65 year-old man from Mt.

Appeals Court Judge Neubauer of Racine Launches Supreme Court Bid

(WPR)---Appeals Court Judge Lisa Neubauer launched a campaign Thursday for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

AUDIO: Wisconsin 1st Congressional District: Randy Bryce vs Cathy Myers Full Debate

As a public service, WGTD has compiled full audio of the debate between 1st Wisconsin Congressional District Demorcratic candidates Randy Bryce and Cathy Myers. The two squared off on July 10th in front of a packed house at UAW Local 72.

1st District Democrats Debate in Kenosha

(WGTD)---Nearly three-hundred people showed up at UAW Local 72 headquarters in Kenosha Wednesday night for a congenial debate between the two Democrats seeking their party’s nomination in the 1st Congressional District.

Foxconn-Related 'Housing Summit" Coming Up in Racine County

A task force is forming in Racine County to promote the orderly development of new housing options in preparation for an influx of new residents spurred in part by Foxconn.

The panel is the creation of Racine County Exec Jonathan Delagrave and the Racine County

AUDIO: Donna Matthews Trial Closing Arguments

On Tuesday July 10th, 2018, Donna Matthews was convicted of 1st degree intentional homicide for the murder of her ex-boyfriend Michael Gayan. She faces life in prision. In a WGTD exclusive, we have compiled audio of the closing statements of the trial as a public service

Former KSD Captain Sentenced

(WGTD)---Right up until the very end, retired Kenosha County Sheriff’s Dept. Captain Clarence “Skip” Mielke denied having any inappropriate contact with a female patient at a Pleasant Prairie residential care facility that his wife once ran.

Social Worker Charged With Having Sex With an Underaged Boy

A 22 year-old youth worker in Racine has been accused of having sex with a 17 year-old boy--and videotaping the episode. 

Amanda Eckblad was charged Thursday with possession of child pornography and having sex with a child. The criminal complaint said Eckblad