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Kenosha Alderman G. John Ruffolo Waives Prelim in Felony Stalking Case

Kenosha Alderman G. John Ruffolo made a brief court appearance today and waived a preliminary hearing in his felony stalking case. He has been charged with stalking and harassing an ex-girlfriend for over 3 years.

Foxconn Says It Will Build 3 Assembly Plants in Wisconsin Soon

Updated 8:20 p.m. to reflect comments from Pacetti. 

Word that Foxconn plans to build three assembly plants before it would have its main complex up and running is news to Kenosha City officials.

Schools Superintendent Tony Evers Launches Gubernatorial Campaign

Wisconsin state Superintendent Tony Evers has officially entered the race for governor.

Evers announced his candidacy at a campaign kick-off event Wednesday in Fitchburg.

His campaign announcement focused on the importance of education, and how his

Abbott's Miles White to Land (And Take Off) at Kenosha Regional Airport

The Kenosha Regional Airport is getting a high-profile tenant.

Long-time Abbott Chairman and C-E-O Miles White appeared before the Airport Commission Wednesday seeking a lease for a hangar that he’d like to build to house a personal jet.

White is proposing

Foxconn Notes: Site Still a Mystery; Many Details Still Under Wraps

Tuesday’s Foxconn hearing in Sturtevant drew a clearer picture of local officials’ involvement in luring the Taiwanese company to the state.

Turns out the locals have been at it behind closed doors since April.

State Lawmakers Heard Questions On Workforce Diversity, Environmental Concerns With Foxconn Deal

(WPR, AP)---Members of the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee listened to questions on an array of issues, including workforce diversity and environmental impact, during a hearing in Sturtevant on Tuesday as lawmakers consider a deal with electronics giant Foxconn.

UW-P Teams Banned From Post-Season Play; PP Pork Sausage Recall

Disappointing news for student athletes at UW-Parkside. All of the school's teams have been banned from post-season play for a year by the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Luck, Hustle, Factored Into Cell Phone Store Burglary Bust

A helping hand from a citizen, hustle and luck played a role in nabbing three people who allegedly broke into a Kenosha cell phone store early Monday morning and stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.

Another Train vs. Pedestrian Accident

Updated 10:45p 

The 18 year-old man who was struck and seriously injured by a freight train in Trevor late Monday night has been identified as Adam Sanchez of Twin Lakes.

Backers Say Foxconn Will Be A Game Changer For Wisconsin, But Questions Remain

Experts Say Size, Level Of Uncertainty Make Deal Unprecedented

(WPR)---Backers of Wisconsin's deal to bring a Foxconn electronics factory here have compared it to the Louisiana Purchase. To the Green Bay Packers signing Hall of Famer Reggie White.