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Walker Introduces New Child Tax Credit In State Of The State Address

Governor Also Called For Changes To Health Care, Juvenile Justice In State

(WPR)---Gov. Scott Walker unveiled a new $122 million child tax credit in his State of the State address at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Kenosha Alderman Jesse Downing Kicked Off April 3rd Ballot

Long-time Kenosha Alderman Jesse Downing will NOT be on the April 3rd ballot---and---he’s not happy about it. The Kenosha News is reporting that the Wisconsin Election Commission has upheld the Kenosha City Clerk’s decision keeping him off the ballot.

RUSD Superintendent Lolli Haws Gets New Job

Lolli Haws is heading west. The outgoing Racine Unified school superintendent has been hired to head up a group of schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Paris Plan Commission Chair: A Solar Farm is Probably on the Way

While many property owners in Mt. Pleasant have had to deal with Foxconn-related issues, farmers in nearby Paris in Kenosha County are struggling with land issues of their own.

Music Sampler: Kenosha's Mikey Vee on "Noon Tunes" January 22-26

Kenosha's Mikey Vee is featured on WGTD's "Noon Tunes" for the week of January 22-26. If you're from Kenosha you might know him as Mike Vandeville. We've included a link to one of his songs here for you to enjoy.

Name Apparently Chosen For Elk's Club Redevelopment

The company that's turning a downtown Kenosha landmark into a boutique hotel and conference center apparently has picked a name for the development. Say hello to "The Stella Hotel & Ballroom."

'Coaster Doodler' Tells How He Battled Depression

A long-time leader of the Kenosha chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and a frequent guest on Greg Berg’s Morning Show has said on numerous occasions that he and his wife got

Carthage Political Science Prof: Why 'Nice' is Good in Politics

Speaking on the Morning Show last week as President Trump's first year in office came to a close, Jerry Mast, Associate Professor of Political Science at Carthage, reminded us that effective governance depends in part on the skillful use of diplomacy. 

Sailor From Kenosha Serves

We recently received this photo from the U.S. Navy and thought we'd pass it along with some background on the sailor pictured. 

KUSD Principal Facing Misconduct in Public Office Charge

A criminal complaint has been filed against a Kenosha Unified school principal. 39-year-old Cherise Easley is due in court on January 29th to face a charge of misconduct in public office. According to the Kenosha News, she is accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of