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Working Poor Now Make Up a Majority of the Shalom Center's Guest List

The director of Kenosha’s primary homeless shelter calls it a “remarkable” statistic: 70% of the single men and women who are staying at the facility this week work either full or part-time jobs.

Walker Delays Commenting On Possible Change To Foxconn Pact Approval

GOP Leadership Has Called For WEDC Board To See Full Contract Before Vote

(WPR)---Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday refused to weigh in on a push for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to change its approval process for the $3 billion contract

$1 Million Drive to Fight Homelessness in Kenosha

NFL running back Melvin Gordon and his family are working to build community support to launch a new initiative to fight homelessness in Kenosha, Gordon's hometown. 

"We're going to try to eradicate homelessness in Kenosha but it's going to take a community

Kenosha Firefighters Crash Symphony Concert

Although they weren't on the program, Kenosha firefighters took center stage for a time at the Kenosha Symphony's concert at Reuther High School Saturday evening. 

Invisible Problem: Homelessness in Both Kenosha and Racine Unified

Despite an improving economy, the number of students in public schools in both Kenosha and Racine who are classified as homeless has been slow to come down.

Crash at Busy Intersection; New Details on Home Invasion; Kroger Changes

Kenosha---A driver who allegedly blew through a busy intersection Saturday morning and slammed into two other vehicles is in critical condition, police said. The 17 year-old driver hasn't been identified. The drivers of the other two vehicles weren't injured.

Two Elderly People Seriously Hurt in Somers Home Invasion

Updated 2:07 p.m.

Somers--An elderly couple suffered serious head injuries in an early morning break-in at their home in the 3700 block of 18th St. early Friday morning. Authorities are looking for a suspect.

State Approval Of Foxconn Contract Behind Schedule

Gov. Scott Walker Says 'Elaborate Negotiations' Are Aimed At Getting Taxpayers Best Possible Deal

Pressure Grows for Later School Starts in RUSD and Elsewhere

If you’re a high school student in the WGTD listening area, chances are you’re getting up and heading off to school well before sunrise these days.

Audio Sampler: Semi-Twang Back On "Noon Tunes" October 30-November 3

The Milwaukee-based Americana rock band Semi-Twang---led by John and Mike Sieger from Kenosha---pays a return visit to "Noon Tunes" the week of October 30-November 3.