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File photo of a Country Thunder act and crowd.

Underage Drinking Citations at Country Thunder Triple

July 28, 2026 4p

(WGTD)---The number of citations handed out to underaged drinkers at the Country Thunder music festival this year was way up.

Well over 200 were handed out, compared to just 67 last year. In 2024, 54 citations were issued. The year

File photo of lineman in the air in a bucket.

Some Power Outages to Linger in Kenosha Until Wednesday

July 28, 2026 3:45p

(WGTD)---A few folks who lost power in Kenosha because of Monday's storms will have to wait until Wednesday before the lights come back on.

Thousands Without Power in Kenosha

July 27, 2026 8:45p

(WGTD)---The dinner crowd was absent at the normally busy Spot late Monday afternoon---it was one of many businesses that were forced to close as the result of a power outage due to the weather.

Homes show severe damage in Menahsa, Wis. after the area was hit with a tornado on Monday July 27, 2026. Joe Schulz/WPR

Widespread Damage in Menasha and Appleton Area After Tornado

National Weather Service says there was a 'confirmed tornado' over Lake Winnebago--at least on F2. Click for the WPR story.

A simple cycle natural gas power plant is seen in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Invenergy.

Residents Speak Out Against Planned Kenosha County Natural Gas Plant

July 27, 2026

At a pair of public hearings last week, residents overwhelmingly opposed a planned natural gas plant in Kenosha County. Click for the WPR story.

New Subdivision Proposed for a Former RUSD School Site

July 25, 2026 10p

(WGTD)---A proposal to build several dozen single-family homes on the site of a demolished grade school in Racine will be considered by a city council committee Monday night.

Geise School at 5120 Byrd Ave. was torn down in 2022 as

Left to right, Ken Stock, Paul Maggio and Amy Greil.

Growing the Number of Farmers to Produce Healthy Food

July 25, 2026 8:45p

(WGTD)---A new initiative in Kenosha County that's aimed at raising interest in farming as a career is also tied into making the business more profitable while at the same time protecting the value of the land.

A few vehicles are parked in the 2700 blk. of Wright Ave.

Racine Police Investigate a Fatal Shooting

July 27, 2026 11:20a; Updated 10:30p

(WGTD)---A fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night in Racine was captured by surveillance cameras.

A 39 year-old man was shot in the head in front of a day care in the 2700 blk. of Wright Ave. after a car

The exterior of the Amazon warehouse where the fire occurred is pictured along with workers milling about outside.

Amazon Warehouse Sustains "Significant" Smoke & Water Damage

July 24, 2026 3p; Updated 4:30p

(WGTD)---An overnight fire at a million sq. ft. Amazon warehouse in Kenosha emptied out the city's fire stations and led to a mutual aid request.

Alleged Shooter Still on the Run; Possible Motive Revealed in Complaint

July 23, 2026 9p

(WGTD)---According information contained in a criminal complaint, the shooting death of 18 year-old Geovonnie Aime in Mt. Pleasant last month was over a THC vape.