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Mayor Mason Vetoes Funding for Downtown Racine Event Center

Keeping a major campaign promise---Racine Mayor Cory Mason has vetoed a $55 million appropriation to fund construction of a downtown arena and convention center.

An attempt to override the veto is expected to be

CUSH Looks For Help in Establishing Additional Shelter for Homeless People

A group of Kenosha clergy is concerned that homeless people in Kenosha could literally freeze to death this winter.

Breaking a Big One

Five months ago this week, with help from our Racine news partner WRJN, WGTD became among the first if not the first media outlet to tie Foxconn to Mt. Pleasant. Just a word to let you know that we remain committed to using all of the resources at our disposal

Racine Alderman Announces Candidacy for State Assembly Seat

Racine---There’s another hat in the ring for the soon-to-be-vacant 66th District Assembly seat. That’s the seat that Cory Mason will be giving up now that he is the newly-elected mayor of Racine. Racine Alderman John Tate II announced today that he will run as a

Quick View of the Planned Foxconn Plant in Mt. Pleasant

A 3D glimpse of what the Foxconn complex in Mt. Pleasant may look like is out.

Head-On Crash in Walworth County Claims a Life

Town of Whitewater---A 28 year-old man from Janesville is dead after he collided head-on with another vehicle while passing in a no-passing zone, according to a news release from the Walworth County Sheriff's Dept. 

Walker, Foxconn Leader Sign Historic Wisconsin Contract

Walker, Gou Sign Contract Friday, Locking State Into Providing Up To $3B In Tax Incentives

(WPR)---Gov. Scott Walker and Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou have signed off on a $3 billion contract for the Taiwanese company to build a

52 Dogs Rescued from Pleasant Prairie Home Filled with Dog Feces

Pleasant Prairie---A 66-year-old Pleasant Prairie man was taken into custody Friday and now faces numerous charges of animal mistreatment.

No Injuries in Car vs House Accident in Rochester Friday Morning

Rochester--Just before 7:30 this morning---one car that was involved in a two car accident on Washington Avenue in Rochester---veered off the road and struck a nearby house.

Gordon Family Initiative Given a Preliminary Endorsement by County Exec

Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser says he’s willing to work with Melvin Gordon and his family as they explore ways to increase housing options for homeless people.