Sept. 4, 2026 5p (WGTD)---The largest embezzlement case in recent memory in Kenosha County ended Friday with a six year-long prison term for the offender.  Bookkeeper Sarah Benson stole over $500,000 over an 18 month-long period from Elyon, a Kenosha-based property management company. The total loss was put at nearly three-quarters of a million.  "That is a staggering amount of mon

September 8, 2026 Dr. Tran, the President of Gateway Technical College,  pays her first visit to the Morning Show as a new fall term begins at GTC.   Your browser does not support the audio element. Morning Show - 09/08/26 https://www.facebook.com/wgtdfm/

September 9, 2026 Part One: We talk with Tatiana Bush about the flute- and about Flute Day which is coming up at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside on Saturday, September 12.   Part Two:  James Ripley previews the Patio Pops Concert coming up on Sunday afternoon, September 13- which will feature American repertoire in honor of our country's 250th birthday. 

September 10, 2026 We are replaying an interview with husband and wife entertainers Jill Jensen and Jack Grassel ("Jack and Jill") from 2018 .... in memory of Jack Grassel, who recently passed away.   Your browser does not support the audio element. Morning Show - 09/10/26 https://www.facebook.com/wgtdfm/

September 11, 2026 On the 25th anniversary of 9-11, we speak with Jeffrey Robinson, author of "Ash and Honor:  The Untold 368 Minutes of 9-11."  Your browser does not support the audio element. Morning Show - 09/11/26 https://www.facebook.com/wgtdfm/

Kenosha's police chief is terminating the city's contract with Flock Safety, citing concerns over data sharing, security, access and misuse.

Federal officials say the schools have been issuing commercial driver's licenses to people who couldn't pass English proficiency exams. Click for the WPR story.  

Sept. 3, 2026 11:30a WGTD Sports is back with another season of local high school football on Facebook.  Our live video stream of Indian Trail v Bradford begins just before Friday's 6 p.m. kickoff.  We're anticipating a particularly competitive contest. Last week Bradford narrowly lost to Marquette University High School in overtime. Indian Trail is coming off of wins against Middl

Federal officials say the schools have been issuing commercial driver's licenses to people who couldn't pass English proficiency exams. Click for the WPR story.  

Sept. 3, 2026 9:15a (WGTD)---Officials at UW-Parkside hope that three not-so-little letters will boost school pride and pay off in indirect benefits.  Sculpted, story-high letters in white—U-W-P—now stand in the circle in front of Parkside’s student center off of Wood Road. The display was paid for by donors.  Speaking on WGTD’s Morning Show, Chancellor Lynn Akey said the i