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Music Sampler: Former Journey Singer Robert Fleischman on "Noon Tunes" November 27-December 1

Robert Fleischman was the lead singer for the band Journey before they changed musical direction to a pop sound.

On-Ramp Fatal; Charges Expected in Double Homicide; Plea in Abuse Case

Mt. Pleasant---A car collided with a semi at an on-ramp to I-94 in Racine County Sunday. The driver of the car died during extrication efforts, according to a news release from the Sheriff's Dept.

Reprieve for Leaf-Weary Kenosha Homeowners

As the result of our crazy weather, Kenosha is extending its curbside yard waste pick-up program through the week of Dec. 4th, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Municipal Building. 

Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Eliminating State Air Pollution Rules

GOP Bill Would Eliminate State DNR Regulations, Leave Only Federal Rules

(WPR)---Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a proposal that would eliminate all of the state’s air quality regulations by the end of next year.

CUSH Warning Comes Home to Roost in Death of a Homeless Man

The frozen body of a homeless man was found in a downtown area used car lot--just a day after local clergy warned that homeless people are at risk of dying in Kenosha this winter because of a lack of adequate shelter.

Ballot Set; Small Fire in Virginia Towers; Foxconn Site Governance

Racine---Just two Democrats will be on the ballot for Cory Mason's Assembly seat. Greta Neubauer--a staffer in Mason's office--and Ald. John Tate II-- were the only candidates to have filed the necessary paperwork by Tuesday evening's deadline. They'll compete against

A Former PPPD Deputy Chief Dies; A 14 Year-Old Driver Flees Police

A former deputy chief of the Pleasant Prairie Police Dept. apparently killed himself in a Kenosha home, Kenosha police said Monday. The body of 54 year-old David Mogensen was found in the 7500 blk. of 27th Ave. Friday around noon, according to a news release. The death,

WGTD's HD1 and HD2 Off the Air Until Further Notice

WGTD 91.1 FM is currently operating on our back-up transmitter while difficulties that are affecting our newer, digital transmitter are being addressed.

This means that our HD, over-the-air version of WGTD is not available. The problem does not affect our analog

Retired Teacher Who Criticized Elections Officials Feels Vindicated

During the presidential election recount in Wisconsin a year ago, Liz Whitlock, at the time representing the Green Party, was almost thrown out of a room by an irate Racine County elections official for insisting that ballots be counted by hand because the numbers weren

Crash Injures Two

Mt. Pleasant---Speed and alcohol were believed to be factors in a Friday night crash that injured two. 

A vehicle driven by Nicholas B. Putz, 35, of Elm Grove, left the road in the 1400 blk. of Oakes Rd just before 11 Friday night and struck a tree, according