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Gateway Schedules Annual Open Houses for Potential Students

July 7, 2026

From Gateway Technical College:

Microsoft's 1st data center in Mt. Pleasant. Photo courtesy of Microsoft.

Wisconsin Energy Demand to Rise 40% by 2032, Driven by Data Centers, Draft Report Finds

Draft report: Over 72% of peak electricity load is 'associated with three active data center developments', WPR reports.

This Eastern Bluebird is just one of more than 20 species of migratory birds that consider Shoop park an ideal spot to nest each year. Credit: Bob Salvitore.

Shoop Proposal to be Discussed Soon by Racine City Council Panel

July 7, 2026 noon

(WGTD)---Believing that approval is inevitable, the Hoy Audubon Society of Kenosha and Racine is trying to minimize the negative impact of a proposal to revamp the Shoop Golf Course in Wind Point.

Update on Geneva Lake Tragedy; Details on an I-94 Crash in Kenosha County

July 6, 2026 3:30p

From WGTD News:

Illegal Fireworks Blamed For 3 Racine Fires

July 5, 2026 7:30p

(WGTD)---Katherine Moriarity is among those Racinians who are dealing with the unintended consequences of somebody using illegal fireworks.

A photo of a tree on top of a house taken from GoFundMe.

NWS Assesses Walworth Co. Storm Damage; Funds Established for Storm Victims

July 5, 2026 6:30p

(WGTD)---Winds of up to 100 mph caused the death and destruction that occurred Friday afternoon in Walworth County.

3 Deaths Reported in Walworth County Storm

July 3, 2026 10p

(WGTD)---Three children died when the boat they were in capsized on Geneva Lake in what was described as a sudden and fast-moving storm that struck early Friday afternoon.

This photo of Microsoft's 1st data center in Mt. Pleasant is courtesy of the company.

Microsoft Sued Over Noise Complaints in Mount Pleasant

Microsoft recently announced its Mount Pleasant data center was operational. More from WPR.

Former Kenosha County Court Commissioner Bill Michel

Kenosha Court Commissioner's Termination Confirmed; Reasons Explained

July 2, 2026 12:30p

(WGTD)---The termination of a Kenosha County court commissioner in May was related to his decision not to issue a restraining order against a man who allegedly went on to kill his estranged wife.

Main Street the evening of July 1, 2026.

Pedestrian-Friendly Changes Made to Racine's Main Street

July 1, 2026 9p

(WGTD)---Plans to reroute STH 32 off of Racine's Main Street to create a more pedestrian-friendly downtown have been shelved in lieu of less expensive changes that have actually already been implemented.