WGTD

8:42p
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for southern Walworth County and the southwestern corner of Kenosha County. 60 mph winds along with a brief tornado are possible. The storm was moving east at 45 mph. Warning is in effect until 9:30p
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8:35p
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 832 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sharon, or near Delavan, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Walworth and Fontana-On-Geneva Lake around 835 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Delavan Lake.
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https://www.wgtd.org/news/downtown-bicycle-racing-racine-kenosha-friday-and-saturday

Downtown Bicycle Racing in Racine & Kenosha this Friday and Saturday June 17, 2026 8p (WGTD)---Some downtown streets in both Racine and Kenosha will be transformed into high-speed bicycle racing tracks this week.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Walworth and Rock counties until 8:45. A line of storms has featured 60 mph winds and rotation. A tornado warning was in effect for an area northwest of Walworth County. The line is moving quickly--at 80 mph.
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https://www.wgtd.org/news/contract-questioned-racine-city-council

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More Discussion Expected at the RSB on Student Cell Phone Use June 17, 2026 3p (WGTD)---The Racine School Board took a step back this week from the hot issue of student use of cell phones while in school.

Deal struck for Ridglan Farms shutdown, transfer of remaining dogs Under a newly reached legal agreement, Ridglan Farms has agreed to completely shut down and give up nearly 500 dogs that remain at the facility, Big Dog Ranch Rescue announced.

KUSD Administration Refines its Stance on Next Year's Budget While Still Calling for a Referendum June 15, 2026 6:15p

Kenosha Police Investigate Lincoln Park Homicide June 15, 2026 11:15a (WGTD)---Kenosha police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night in Lincoln Park. The victim has been identified as an 18 year-old Mt. Pleasant resident, Cam'ron Barker.

NWS Confirms a Weak Tornado in Somers; More Storms Possible Saturday June 13, 2026 8:45a (WGTD)---The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado struck a neighborhood in Somers Thursday evening.