Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
Good morning, Kenosha.
The Kenosha Park Commission approved plans for summer concerts, events, and park relandscaping.
The projects will take place in 2026 and are set to enhance local community spaces.
Kenosha’s upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebration will feature a parade and a Guinness Beer Run downtown on Saturday, Mar.
14. Organizers expect the event to bring the community together in a festive spirit.
WGTD will dedicate Monday's Morning Show to longtime host Mike Kehoe, who died Monday from pneumonia; the tribute invites community members to share memories in the studio (Gateway campus from 8 to 9).
Kenosha Unified School District board member Bob Tierney said on March 5 that district leaders changed the Dual Language program at Bullen Middle School, mishandled funds from the former DOLA sale, and planned staff cuts at Ruth Harman Academy - district officials dispute the claims.
Carthage College opened the Duncan Family Nursing Education Center on Tuesday in Kenosha, featuring modern simulation labs and collaborative learning spaces modeled after professional clinical environments for student nurses.
Gateway Technical College is hosting a career and leadership event on March 26 that will connect students with local employers.
Wildlife health officials report that chronic wasting disease, an always-fatal illness in deer, elk, and moose, remains widespread in southern Wisconsin, and the disease has been found in 36 states, four Canadian provinces, and several foreign countries.
Family Forensic Night
5:30-7 p.m. — Washington Middle School — Free entry — Dive into forensic science with local police for an engaging evening of crime-solving skills.
HORSEPOWER IV Pro Wrestling Extravaganza
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Mahone Middle School — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying evening of pro wrestling with former WWE stars and community spirit.
Open House at KTEC Schools
5-6 p.m. — KTEC Schools of Innovation 4K-12 — Free entry — Explore educational opportunities at the KTEC open house event.
Guided Forest Therapy Walk for Stress Relief
2-4 p.m. — Petrifying Springs Park — Cost not specified — Embrace tranquility and reconnect with nature on this mindful forest therapy walk.
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