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Sgt. Hard Busted Again: Andy Berg to Face Judge Over Unpaid Child Support
Andy “Sgt. Hard” Berg – Disgraced Politician, Fired Corrections Sergeant, and Amature Porn Star(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Former
Activist Probation Agent Petitions Judge to End Sentence Early for Steinbrink Jr.
John Steinbrink, Jr(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Less than three weeks after completing a jail sentence for corruption, former Pleasant Prairie Public Works
Sgt. Hard Busted Again: Andy Berg to Face Judge Over Unpaid Child Support
Andy “Sgt. Hard” Berg – Disgraced Politician, Fired Corrections Sergeant, and Amature Porn Star(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Former Kenosha County Board Supervisor Andy Berg—better known by his pornographic stage name “Sgt. Hard”—is headed back to court next month, this time for allegedly failing to support his own child. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Outta Sight Kite Flight Returns to Kenosha Lakefront This Weekend
KENOSHA, Wis. – Hundreds of kites will take flight above Lake Michigan this weekend as the Outta Sight Kite Flight returns for its 22nd year, bringing vibrant colors, high-flying stunts and family fun to Kennedy Park. The free festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, at 4051 Fifth Ave. A grand launch of hundreds of kites is scheduled for noon both days, followed by a lineup of aerial performances, live music and kite-flying spectacles. Presented by Gift of Wings and the City of Kenosha, with support from 92.1 VTY Country and IKEA, this year’s event promises to be one of the most exciting yet, featuring a mix of returning favorites and thrilling newcomers. Back for their 16th year are Fire and
Kenosha Man Charged with Endangering Children, Pointing Gun During Domestic Dispute
Tevin D. Hamilton, 28, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing more than a decade behind bars after prosecutors charged him with a long list of felonies and misdemeanors stemming from an alleged armed domestic disturbance that endangered multiple children. Authorities say the incident also led to the discovery of drugs, a loaded revolver, and an out-of-state felony warrant. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
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Activist Probation Agent Petitions Judge to End Sentence Early for Steinbrink Jr.
John Steinbrink, Jr(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Less than three weeks after completing a jail sentence for corruption, former Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director John Steinbrink Jr. is now seeking to terminate his probation early — a move that is raising eyebrows across Kenosha County. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Outta Sight Kite Flight Returns to Kenosha Lakefront This Weekend
KENOSHA, Wis. – Hundreds of kites will take flight above Lake Michigan this weekend as the Outta Sight Kite Flight returns for its 22nd year, bringing vibrant colors, high-flying stunts and family fun to Kennedy Park. The free festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, at 4051 Fifth Ave. A grand launch of hundreds of kites is scheduled for noon both days, followed by a lineup of aerial performances, live music and kite-flying spectacles. Presented by Gift of Wings and the City of Kenosha, with support from 92.1 VTY Country and IKEA, this year’s event promises to be one of the most exciting yet, featuring a mix of returning favorites and thrilling newcomers. Back for their 16th year are Fire and
Kenosha Man Charged with Endangering Children, Pointing Gun During Domestic Dispute
Tevin D. Hamilton, 28, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing more than a decade behind bars after prosecutors charged him with a long list of felonies and misdemeanors stemming from an alleged armed domestic disturbance that endangered multiple children. Authorities say the incident also led to the discovery of drugs, a loaded revolver, and an out-of-state felony warrant. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Held on $51,000 Bail, Faces Extradition to Minnesota for Violent Robbery and Drug Charges
Shamar J. Raines, 41, of Kenosha KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing extradition to Minnesota on two separate felony warrants—one for a violent robbery and assault, the other for a drug offense—after making a court appearance Monday in Kenosha County. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Driver Allegedly High, Drunk, and Out on Bond: Bail Set at $10K for Twin Lakes Woman
TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 31-year-old Twin Lakes woman is facing new felony and misdemeanor charges after police say she was caught speeding, impaired, and in possession of narcotics while out on bond for an earlier felony case. Brittany E. Hyde appeared in court Monday, where Court Commissioner William Michel II set her bail at $10,000 cash. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 10. According to the criminal complaint, a Twin Lakes police officer observed Hyde driving southbound on North Lake Avenue at 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. The vehicle was reportedly straddling two lanes before jumping a curb near the BP gas station and stopping near pump 9. Hyde, who did not have a valid driver’s license, allegedly told the officer she was out on bond
Fourth OWI for Kenosha Man Allegedly Driving Drunk at Over Three Times Legal Limit
Christopher L. Newberry, 47, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with three prior OWI convictions is now facing a felony after police say he was caught driving erratically through residential streets Sunday night, then registered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.267—more than triple the legal limit in Wisconsin. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Man Accused of Terrorist Threats After Snapchat Message About ‘Spraying Down’ Salem Lakes Bar
Jake C. Wenzel, 29, of Antioch, Ill(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – A 29-year-old Antioch, Illinois man is accused of making terrorist threats after allegedly telling his ex-girlfriend he planned to “spray down” the Salem Lakes bar where she was working — a message she and law enforcement interpreted as a threat of gun violence. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Salem Lakes Board Under Fire for Gag Rule, Wetlands Violation, and Cronyism Concerns
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – Tensions are boiling over in Salem Lakes as residents prepare to confront their elected officials over what they see as a full-scale assault on public accountability, free speech, and environmental protections. The entire Village Board — led by President Rita Bucur and backed by trustees Bill Hopkins, Ron Gandt, Dennis Faber, and Angela Brooks — is facing mounting public outrage ahead of Monday night’s meeting, where a controversial public comment crackdown is expected to be adopted. The proposed ordinance would give the board sweeping authority to silence or remove speakers for remarks they consider “inflammatory,” “repetitive,” or otherwise “disruptive.” It also prohibits laughter, jeering, or any reaction deemed inappropriate by the board chair. Critics argue the language is vague and dangerously subjective, paving the way for
Bristol Woman Accused of Striking Teen Daughter in Head During Party
Joanna L. Malmstrom, 53, of Bristol in Court Friday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) BRISTOL, Wis. — A 53-year-old Bristol woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly striking her 14-year-old daughter in the head with a cellphone during a late-night house party, leaving the girl bleeding and unconscious in the front yard. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Repeat Offender Accused of Kicking Kenosha Officer Outside Bar
Dominique M. Davis, 39, of Kenosha in Court Friday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 39-year-old Kenosha woman with a prior felony conviction for assaulting a police officer is back in court, this time accused of kicking another officer during a disorderly conduct call outside a daiquiri bar in the city’s uptown. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Man Hits Pedestrian Outside Restaurant, Flees Scene Without Helping, Police Say
Michael F. Molinaro, 29, of Kenosha in Court Friday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 29-year-old Kenosha man is accused of striking a pedestrian with his SUV outside a Pleasant Prairie restaurant, then fleeing the scene without offering any help. Michael F. Molinaro was charged Friday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with felony hit-and-run causing injury. Court Commissioner William Michel II set bail at $500. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 5. Michael F. Molinaro, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. on May 29 in the parking lot of El Camino Restaurant on 77th Street. A woman told police she and her husband had just exited their vehicle in a handicapped parking stall when
Repeat Offender with Nearly a Dozen Open Cases Charged After Contraband Found in Jail
Darrell B. Galvin, 19, of Kenosha in Court Friday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 19-year-old Kenosha man already facing an avalanche of open criminal cases—most of them felonies—was granted $1,000 cash bail Friday after being charged with smuggling marijuana into the Kenosha County Jail. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Hundreds Turn Out for Hazardous Waste Collection, Diaper Drive in Bristol
BRISTOL, Wis. – More than 500 vehicles had already passed through by 10 a.m. Saturday at Kenosha County’s annual household hazardous waste collection event, held at the County Center in Bristol. The five-hour event, which ran from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., gave residents a chance to safely dispose of items like household chemicals, old electronics and other potentially dangerous materials. Organized in partnership with Waste Management, the event also featured a diaper drive to support foster families served by the nonprofit 1HOPE. County Executive Samantha Kerkman was among those volunteering on-site, helping to direct traffic and assist residents as cars streamed in throughout the morning. While the County Center event is held just once per year, county officials remind residents that those who live in the city of Kenosha
Milt Dean Surprised by Former Students as He’s Honored at Veterans Picnic
All veterans were celebrated — and one received a special honor — on Friday, at County Executive Samantha Kerkman’s annual Veterans Appreciation Memorial Picnic. The event, now in its third year, again featured a free lunch served courtesy of Mission BBQ, resource tables with information about county and VA services, and an opportunity for veterans and their families to enjoy the scenic grounds of the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park and its Veterans Honor Plaza. New this year was the presentation of the inaugural Kenosha County Veteran of the Year Award, granted to Vietnam veteran Milt Dean. “I am both humbled and honored to be the recipient of this award,” Dean said, thanking his wife Jackie and the county executive for their support. A Kenosha native, Dean has 52 years
DNA Links Illinois Man to 2020 Kenosha Riot Burglary, $50K Bail Set
Erik C. Thomas, 34, of Illinois in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – More than four years after the Kenosha riots of 2020, a 34-year-old man from Illinois made his first court appearance Thursday for a series of alleged crimes committed during the riots, after spending years in federal custody. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Details Emerge in Indian Trail Teacher’s Firing Over Racial Comments
Ryan Nachtigal – Former Math Teacher, ITA(Facebook.com – School Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — The Indian Trail math teacher once allowed to keep his job after allegedly making anti-Semitic remarks and mocking a student with a “Heil Hitler” salute has now been fired following new allegations of racial misconduct. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Racine Man Accused of Graphic Snapchat Assault on Minor Held on $200,000 Bail
Shawn Michael Hughes, 34, of Racine in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 34-year-old Racine County man is being held on $200,000 cash bail following charges that he used Snapchat to facilitate a sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl in 2020 while staying in Kenosha County. The allegations, described in graphic detail in a newly filed criminal complaint, include sending explicit images, soliciting sexual acts online, and physically assaulting the child. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KUSD Superintendent Responds to Urban League Criticism, Urban League Fires Back
KENOSHA, Wis. – One day after the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha publicly blasted Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) leadership in a scathing open letter, Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Weiss issued a formal response, defending district practices while acknowledging community concerns. Weiss’s statement, released Wednesday afternoon, was addressed directly to Urban League President and CEO James Hall and was shared with other community stakeholders referenced in Hall’s letter. While Weiss expressed disappointment in the Urban League’s public critique, he maintained that the district remains committed to student safety, equity, and transparency. “I was disheartened to read your Facebook post regarding our district’s policies and practices,” Weiss wrote. “I appreciate your passion for our schools and would like to address the concerns you raised, many of which we’ve discussed in previous
Nurse’s Arrest Sparks Wild Claims, But Police Report and Body-Cam Footage Debunk Conspiracy
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha nurse who claimed her March OWI arrest was part of a police conspiracy is now facing a mountain of contradictory evidence—most of it from her own children, police body-worn camera footage, and official reports. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Residents Slam Kenosha Fiber Project Over “Crappy” Cleanup, City Hall Shrugs
KENOSHA, Wis. – A major infrastructure project touted as the future of internet service in Kenosha is drawing fierce backlash from residents, who say the installation has left their neighborhoods looking like construction sites—with no sign of repair. The city’s partnership with SiFi Networks to bring high-speed fiber internet to every home has turned into a messy ordeal for many. While the “Kenosha Fiber City” project promises future connectivity and competition in broadband, its rollout has already led to dozens of public complaints about torn-up yards, broken sidewalks, unsafe conditions, and half-finished restoration work. Kenosha County Eye received a flood of messages and comments from residents detailing extensive damage. Many say they’ve waited months—or more than a year—without proper restoration. Some have tried contacting the company directly, only to be
Opinion: A 15-Year-Old Girl Showed More Courage Than Every Catholic Priest in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — I was born and raised Catholic. I went to Catholic school from kindergarten through 12th grade. I chose to raise my children in the Church too. When I moved to Kenosha in 2006, I became a parishioner at St. Therese. I trusted my kids’ spiritual lives to that parish—until the priest who baptized them was arrested for sexually harassing at least two teenage girls. His name was Father Michael Nowak. He called a 17-year-old girl, a parishioner, and told her to wear a “low-cut shirt to show off your cha-chas” for a Valentine’s dinner. To a 14-year-old girl, he said—twice—that he wanted to perform a graphic sex act. That’s not hearsay—it’s in a sworn criminal complaint. He pleaded no contest and served just 60 days in
$25,000 Arrest Warrant Issued for Illinois Man Accused of High-Speed Fleeing in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 26-year-old Illinois man is wanted in Kenosha County on felony charges related to a reckless high-speed pursuit through city streets that police say endangered several lives last fall. On May 28, Court Commissioner William Michel II signed a $25,000 arrest warrant for Kurtis P. McCarnes, of Round Lake, Ill., after prosecutors filed two felony counts stemming from an Oct. 21, 2024 incident in the city of Kenosha. McCarnes is charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety, a Class F felony, and fleeing or eluding an officer, a Class H felony. Combined, the charges carry a potential maximum penalty of up to 18 years and six months in prison if convicted. According to the criminal complaint, Kenosha police officers attempted a traffic stop after observing McCarnes driving a
Urban League Slams KUSD in Blistering Open Letter, Calls Out ‘Culture of Silence’
KENOSHA, Wis. – In a rare and fiery rebuke, the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha, Inc. publicly condemned the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) on Wednesday, accusing district leadership of fostering a toxic and discriminatory environment for students and staff. In an open letter posted to social media, the civil rights organization declared it could “no longer remain silent” about what it called a “culture of favoritism, nepotism, and abuse” within the school system—one that they say continues to harm children while district leaders remain complacent. “Our schools should be safe havens,” the letter reads. “Instead, under current leadership, schools have become environments where students endure terror, intimidation, and neglect.” Signed by Urban League President and CEO James Hall, the letter offers a searing critique of KUSD’s handling of
Kenosha Man Charged in Laundromat Coin Machine Break-In
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 49-year-old Kenosha man already in jail is facing new felony charges after prosecutors say he smashed open a laundromat coin machine with a fire extinguisher and made off with a bag of coins in a pre-dawn burglary. Epstein D. Scott was charged Thursday with felony criminal damage to property and misdemeanor entry into a locked coin box, both as a repeat offender. Court Commissioner William Michel II set his cash bond at $5,000, though Scott remains in custody from prior cases and is unlikely to be released. Surveillance footage from Holiday Village Laundromat on 52nd Street captured the incident, which occurred around 5:20 a.m. on April 17. According to the criminal complaint, Scott entered the laundromat with his face partially concealed, waited for other customers to
Kenosha Man Held on $51,000 Bail, Faces Extradition to Minnesota for Violent Robbery and Drug Charges
Shamar J. Raines, 41, of Kenosha KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing extradition to Minnesota on two separate felony warrants—one for a violent
Driver Allegedly High, Drunk, and Out on Bond: Bail Set at $10K for Twin Lakes Woman
TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 31-year-old Twin Lakes woman is facing new felony and misdemeanor charges after police say she was caught speeding, impaired, and
Fourth OWI for Kenosha Man Allegedly Driving Drunk at Over Three Times Legal Limit
Christopher L. Newberry, 47, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with three prior OWI
Man Accused of Terrorist Threats After Snapchat Message About ‘Spraying Down’ Salem Lakes Bar
Jake C. Wenzel, 29, of Antioch, Ill(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – A 29-year-old Antioch, Illinois man is accused of making terrorist threats after
Salem Lakes Board Under Fire for Gag Rule, Wetlands Violation, and Cronyism Concerns
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – Tensions are boiling over in Salem Lakes as residents prepare to confront their elected officials over what they see as a
Bristol Woman Accused of Striking Teen Daughter in Head During Party
Joanna L. Malmstrom, 53, of Bristol in Court Friday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) BRISTOL, Wis. — A 53-year-old Bristol woman is facing multiple
Repeat Offender Accused of Kicking Kenosha Officer Outside Bar
Dominique M. Davis, 39, of Kenosha in Court Friday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 39-year-old Kenosha woman with a prior
Man Hits Pedestrian Outside Restaurant, Flees Scene Without Helping, Police Say
Michael F. Molinaro, 29, of Kenosha in Court Friday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 29-year-old Kenosha man is accused
Repeat Offender with Nearly a Dozen Open Cases Charged After Contraband Found in Jail
Darrell B. Galvin, 19, of Kenosha in Court Friday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 19-year-old Kenosha man already facing an
Hundreds Turn Out for Hazardous Waste Collection, Diaper Drive in Bristol
BRISTOL, Wis. – More than 500 vehicles had already passed through by 10 a.m. Saturday at Kenosha County’s annual household hazardous waste collection event, held
Milt Dean Surprised by Former Students as He’s Honored at Veterans Picnic
All veterans were celebrated — and one received a special honor — on Friday, at County Executive Samantha Kerkman’s annual Veterans Appreciation Memorial Picnic. The
DNA Links Illinois Man to 2020 Kenosha Riot Burglary, $50K Bail Set
Erik C. Thomas, 34, of Illinois in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – More than four years after the Kenosha
Details Emerge in Indian Trail Teacher’s Firing Over Racial Comments
Ryan Nachtigal – Former Math Teacher, ITA(Facebook.com – School Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — The Indian Trail math teacher once
Racine Man Accused of Graphic Snapchat Assault on Minor Held on $200,000 Bail
Shawn Michael Hughes, 34, of Racine in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 34-year-old Racine County man is being
KUSD Superintendent Responds to Urban League Criticism, Urban League Fires Back
KENOSHA, Wis. – One day after the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha publicly blasted Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) leadership in a scathing open
Nurse’s Arrest Sparks Wild Claims, But Police Report and Body-Cam Footage Debunk Conspiracy
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha nurse who claimed her March OWI arrest was part of a police conspiracy is now facing a mountain of contradictory
Residents Slam Kenosha Fiber Project Over “Crappy” Cleanup, City Hall Shrugs
KENOSHA, Wis. – A major infrastructure project touted as the future of internet service in Kenosha is drawing fierce backlash from residents, who say the
Opinion: A 15-Year-Old Girl Showed More Courage Than Every Catholic Priest in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — I was born and raised Catholic. I went to Catholic school from kindergarten through 12th grade. I chose to raise my
$25,000 Arrest Warrant Issued for Illinois Man Accused of High-Speed Fleeing in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 26-year-old Illinois man is wanted in Kenosha County on felony charges related to a reckless high-speed pursuit through city streets that
Urban League Slams KUSD in Blistering Open Letter, Calls Out ‘Culture of Silence’
KENOSHA, Wis. – In a rare and fiery rebuke, the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha, Inc. publicly condemned the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD)
Kenosha Man Charged in Laundromat Coin Machine Break-In
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 49-year-old Kenosha man already in jail is facing new felony charges after prosecutors say he smashed open a laundromat coin machine
Kenosha woman accused of beating 15-year-old son with bat held on $5,000 bail
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 52-year-old Kenosha woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly assaulting her 15-year-old son with both her hands and a baseball
Bar Rescue Couple Back in Court Following Twin Domestic Charges
Nicole M. Lehman, 42, of Somers in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Just two months after a bizarre domestic
‘Defeated’ Cold Case Murder Suspect Appears in Court Today as Bond Set at $500K: Video
John Viskocil, 70, of Randall, in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — The man accused of helping orchestrate the 2003