KENOSHA, Wis. — A vehicle fire on the southeast side of Kenosha Wednesday afternoon drew a rapid response from the Kenosha Fire Department, with firefighters quickly knocking down a fully engulfed blaze as multiple explosions rang out from the burning car.
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“It’s not a tumor!” — Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kindergarten Cop (1990) That line is famous. But here’s the one that matters for this column: “Boys have a penis and girls have a vagina.” — Kindergarten Cop (1990) The Kenosha Unified School District disagrees. And that tells you everything you need to know about where KUSD has gone. One Name on the Staff Directory Go
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will open its newest location in Pleasant Prairie on May 11, adding the company’s fourth Wisconsin restaurant and bringing a large wine-focused dining destination to southeastern Wisconsin. The new restaurant will be located at 7530 115th Ave., near Highway 50 and Interstate 94, just north of the Illinois border. The Pleasant Prairie location joins
KENOSHA, Wis. — The restoration of the historic Ceremonial Courtroom inside the Kenosha County Courthouse is moving closer to completion, with crews continuing work to return the space to its original 1925 appearance. Workers from Michigan-based Historic Surfaces LLC are restoring decorative finishes and architectural details that had been covered
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District sent a letter to families Friday warning parents about the popular “Senior Assassins” game and reminding them that students could face discipline or police involvement for bringing squirt guns or other toy weapons to school. The district’s warning, which came just weeks after
KENOSHA, Wis. — Entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the chance to receive free advice on everything from starting a business to taxes, marketing and artificial intelligence during a Small Business Clinic scheduled for May 1 at the Kenosha Innovation Center. The free event will run from 8:30 a.m.
Christopher K. Simmons, 26, of Round Lake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An Illinois man is accused of choking and beating a woman in front of their young child before kicking her in the head hard enough to leave her bleeding and requiring stitches. Christopher K. Simmons, 26,
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man was charged Friday with felony strangulation and suffocation after prosecutors say he physically abused his girlfriend for months, including allegedly punching her, dragging her by the hair and covering her mouth so she
Brittany A. Raymer, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of hitting her landlord during a drunken dispute inside a home was given just a $650 cash bail Friday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, despite facing two felony domestic abuse
“It’s not a tumor!” — Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kindergarten Cop (1990) That line is famous. But here’s the one that matters for this column: “Boys have a penis and girls have a vagina.” — Kindergarten Cop (1990) The Kenosha Unified School District disagrees. And that tells you everything you need to know about where KUSD has gone. One Name on the Staff Directory Go
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will open its newest location in Pleasant Prairie on May 11, adding the company’s fourth Wisconsin restaurant and bringing a large wine-focused dining destination to southeastern Wisconsin. The new restaurant will be located at 7530 115th Ave., near Highway 50 and Interstate 94, just north of the Illinois border. The Pleasant Prairie location joins
KENOSHA, Wis. — The restoration of the historic Ceremonial Courtroom inside the Kenosha County Courthouse is moving closer to completion, with crews continuing work to return the space to its original 1925 appearance. Workers from Michigan-based Historic Surfaces LLC are restoring decorative finishes and architectural details that had been covered up for more than 50 years. The project is expected to be completed
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District sent a letter to families Friday warning parents about the popular “Senior Assassins” game and reminding them that students could face discipline or police involvement for bringing squirt guns or other toy weapons to school. The district’s warning, which came just weeks after multiple real gun incidents in KUSD schools, is already drawing criticism from some
KENOSHA, Wis. — Entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the chance to receive free advice on everything from starting a business to taxes, marketing and artificial intelligence during a Small Business Clinic scheduled for May 1 at the Kenosha Innovation Center. The free event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kenosha Innovation Center, 5522 26th Ave. Organizers say
Christopher K. Simmons, 26, of Round Lake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An Illinois man is accused of choking and beating a woman in front of their young child before kicking her in the head hard enough to leave her bleeding and requiring stitches. Christopher K. Simmons, 26, of Round Lake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man was charged Friday with felony strangulation and suffocation after prosecutors say he physically abused his girlfriend for months, including allegedly punching her, dragging her by the hair and covering her mouth so she could not breathe. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Brittany A. Raymer, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of hitting her landlord during a drunken dispute inside a home was given just a $650 cash bail Friday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, despite facing two felony domestic abuse repeater charges that carry years in prison if convicted. Brittany A. Raymer, 35,
Emily A. Fair, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman accused of refusing to leave a restaurant bathroom, screaming profanities at police and customers, and resisting officers during her arrest was given a no-cash bail Friday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Emily A. Fair, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha Police Department officer with just over five years on the force was involved in an accidental discharge of a duty rifle while performing a routine equipment check at the start of his shift, according to Sgt. Miller. The incident happened in the basement of the Kenosha Police Department, away from the public. Sgt. Miller said the rifle was
KENOSHA, Wis. — Heavy rain earlier this week overwhelmed part of Kenosha’s sanitary sewer system, forcing the Kenosha Water Utility to divert diluted wastewater into the storm sewer system and ultimately into Lake Michigan in an effort to prevent damage to homes. According to the utility, the bypass occurred between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of 89th Street and
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Gateway Technical College’s most controversial presidential finalists has withdrawn from consideration just days after concerns surfaced about the ideological direction of the search and the judgment of the board overseeing it. Gateway announced this week that Hudson County Community College President Christopher Reber is no longer seeking the position. According to the college, Reber told Gateway officials he
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District is facing criticism after publicly spotlighting Bradford High School teacher Jennifer Sepanski, a liberal activist who previously campaigned for KUSD’s failed tax referendum and admitted she “shut down” student discussion about former basketball coach Montenia Nelson, who was later fired after repeated student-boundary violations and a police investigation into possible grooming behavior. Earlier this week, KUSD
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District officials are giving students and families a much clearer picture of what daily life will look like once metal detectors are installed at the district’s six high schools. District leaders say the new screening systems are expected to become part of the daily routine at Bradford, Tremper, Indian Trail, LakeView, Harborside/Reuther and Hillcrest. Officials say the
Demetrius D. Ellis, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with multiple prior felony convictions was charged Thursday after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly posed with firearms, including an AR-style pistol tucked into his waistband, despite being legally prohibited from possessing any guns. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set Demetrius D. Ellis’s cash bail at $10,000
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — After several days of heavy rain across Kenosha County, the Village of Salem Lakes is warning residents that the river is expected to crest at least two feet higher than its current level, raising concerns about possible flooding in low-lying areas. Village officials announced Thursday that free sand and sandbags are available for Salem Lakes residents who may need
Miguel Rojas-Lopez, 62, of Waukegan, Illinois and Vince Portera, 72, of Richmond, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two Illinois men accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of computer components from Arvato Digital Services were charged in Kenosha County court Thursday, where Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set each man’s cash bail at $3,000 —
Joseph W. Axtell, 55, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. — A Union Grove man who deputies say crashed his pickup truck into a tree across from a tavern in the Town of Paris was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Heather Iverson after pleading guilty to third-offense drunken driving, further cementing what many critics see as the Kenosha County judiciary’s preference for
Demerick D. Wester, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of choking his ex-girlfriend, destroying thousands of dollars in electronics and then returning to her apartment hours later was charged Thursday with multiple domestic violence offenses after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $7,500 cash bail — less than the $10,000 requested by
KENOSHA, Wis. — I attended the first two days of the homicide trial over the killing of Andrew Pfannkuche and his dog Jake, and I walked out thinking one thing above all else: Judge Jodi Meier is running a kangaroo court in a homicide trial that should be about justice for Andrew Pfannkuche and Jake, not courtroom politics, petty side fights, and open
Alexander N. Llanas, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of secretly recording a 13-year-old girl inside a Pleasant Prairie Target and then trying to flee from police was charged Wednesday and released on just a $450 cash bail set by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Alexander N. Llanas, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County
Antonio L. Jackson, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Antonio L. Jackson, 22, of Kenosha, who is accused of a brutal felony domestic abuse spree involving repeated strangulations, beatings, false imprisonment and victim intimidation, is back in jail after Judge Jason Rossell lowered his bail last year and Jackson later skipped court. Antonio L. Jackson, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Kendall Hill, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with a prior heroin delivery conviction is facing nine new criminal charges after investigators say he sold cocaine multiple times over several months, including near a city park and elementary school. Kendall Hill, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of
Lauren N. Schell, 30, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman accused of causing an injury crash while allegedly intoxicated, fleeing the scene, trying to escape police custody, and spitting on officers was ordered held Wednesday on a $10,000 cash bail — significantly higher than the $6,000 cash bail requested by prosecutors. Lauren N. Schell, 30, of Racine(Kenosha County
“It’s not a tumor!” — Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kindergarten Cop (1990) That line is famous. But here’s the one that matters for this column: “Boys have a penis and girls have a vagina.” — Kindergarten Cop (1990) The Kenosha Unified School District disagrees. And that tells you everything you need to know about where KUSD has gone. One Name on the Staff Directory Go
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will open its newest location in Pleasant Prairie on May 11, adding the company’s fourth Wisconsin restaurant and bringing a large wine-focused dining destination to southeastern Wisconsin. The new restaurant will be located at 7530 115th Ave., near Highway 50 and Interstate 94, just north of the Illinois border. The Pleasant Prairie location joins
KENOSHA, Wis. — The restoration of the historic Ceremonial Courtroom inside the Kenosha County Courthouse is moving closer to completion, with crews continuing work to return the space to its original 1925 appearance. Workers from Michigan-based Historic Surfaces LLC are restoring decorative finishes and architectural details that had been covered up for more than 50 years. The project is expected to be completed
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District sent a letter to families Friday warning parents about the popular “Senior Assassins” game and reminding them that students could face discipline or police involvement for bringing squirt guns or other toy weapons to school. The district’s warning, which came just weeks after multiple real gun incidents in KUSD schools, is already drawing criticism from some
KENOSHA, Wis. — Entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the chance to receive free advice on everything from starting a business to taxes, marketing and artificial intelligence during a Small Business Clinic scheduled for May 1 at the Kenosha Innovation Center. The free event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kenosha Innovation Center, 5522 26th Ave. Organizers say
Christopher K. Simmons, 26, of Round Lake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An Illinois man is accused of choking and beating a woman in front of their young child before kicking her in the head hard enough to leave her bleeding and requiring stitches. Christopher K. Simmons, 26, of Round Lake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man was charged Friday with felony strangulation and suffocation after prosecutors say he physically abused his girlfriend for months, including allegedly punching her, dragging her by the hair and covering her mouth so she could not breathe. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Brittany A. Raymer, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of hitting her landlord during a drunken dispute inside a home was given just a $650 cash bail Friday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, despite facing two felony domestic abuse repeater charges that carry years in prison if convicted. Brittany A. Raymer, 35,
Emily A. Fair, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman accused of refusing to leave a restaurant bathroom, screaming profanities at police and customers, and resisting officers during her arrest was given a no-cash bail Friday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Emily A. Fair, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha Police Department officer with just over five years on the force was involved in an accidental discharge of a duty rifle while performing a routine equipment check at the start of his shift, according to Sgt. Miller. The incident happened in the basement of the Kenosha Police Department, away from the public. Sgt. Miller said the rifle was
KENOSHA, Wis. — Heavy rain earlier this week overwhelmed part of Kenosha’s sanitary sewer system, forcing the Kenosha Water Utility to divert diluted wastewater into the storm sewer system and ultimately into Lake Michigan in an effort to prevent damage to homes. According to the utility, the bypass occurred between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of 89th Street and
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Gateway Technical College’s most controversial presidential finalists has withdrawn from consideration just days after concerns surfaced about the ideological direction of the search and the judgment of the board overseeing it. Gateway announced this week that Hudson County Community College President Christopher Reber is no longer seeking the position. According to the college, Reber told Gateway officials he
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District is facing criticism after publicly spotlighting Bradford High School teacher Jennifer Sepanski, a liberal activist who previously campaigned for KUSD’s failed tax referendum and admitted she “shut down” student discussion about former basketball coach Montenia Nelson, who was later fired after repeated student-boundary violations and a police investigation into possible grooming behavior. Earlier this week, KUSD
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District officials are giving students and families a much clearer picture of what daily life will look like once metal detectors are installed at the district’s six high schools. District leaders say the new screening systems are expected to become part of the daily routine at Bradford, Tremper, Indian Trail, LakeView, Harborside/Reuther and Hillcrest. Officials say the
Demetrius D. Ellis, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with multiple prior felony convictions was charged Thursday after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly posed with firearms, including an AR-style pistol tucked into his waistband, despite being legally prohibited from possessing any guns. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set Demetrius D. Ellis’s cash bail at $10,000
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — After several days of heavy rain across Kenosha County, the Village of Salem Lakes is warning residents that the river is expected to crest at least two feet higher than its current level, raising concerns about possible flooding in low-lying areas. Village officials announced Thursday that free sand and sandbags are available for Salem Lakes residents who may need
