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SBA, Local Officials To Shop, Dine Small In Kenosha To Launch Holiday Shopping Season
SBA’s Season of Small Business™ Encourages Shoppers to Gift Big, Shop Local™ Throughout the Holiday Season The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Regional Administrator Geri Sanchez Aglipay and SBA Wisconsin Director Eric Ness will join Kenosha’s mayor, SBA resource partner WWBIC, and woman and minority entrepreneurs to shop and dine small on Nov. 21. In advance of Small Business Saturday, officials will visit several small businesses in downtown and uptown Kenosha that are flourishing with SBA support and ready to host local
SBA, Local Officials To Shop, Dine Small In Kenosha To Launch Holiday Shopping Season
SBA’s Season of Small Business™ Encourages Shoppers to Gift Big, Shop Local™ Throughout the Holiday Season The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Regional Administrator Geri Sanchez Aglipay and SBA Wisconsin Director Eric Ness will join Kenosha’s mayor, SBA resource partner WWBIC, and woman and minority entrepreneurs to shop and dine small on Nov. 21. In advance of Small Business Saturday, officials will visit several small businesses in downtown and uptown Kenosha that are flourishing with SBA support and ready to host local shoppers and diners. SBA is encouraging local shoppers to take part in shopping and dining small on Small Business Saturday, an annual event founded by American Express and celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024. It takes place on Nov. 30 this year and serves as the kickoff of SBA’s 2nd annual Season of Small Business holiday campaign
Harborside 6th Graders Bring Hand-Written Thank You Cards, Gifts To Kenosha Police
About 84 Harborside students marched from school to the Kenosha Police Department today to say “Thank you!” Today’s event was part of a student-lead event to show appreciation for law enforcement. This event is sponsored by Link Crew. This club is led by trained 11th/12th graders at Harborside Academy who focus on making the school’s 6th and 9th graders feel connected to Harborside. They lead “Gear Up” which is the schools before-school orientation, to teach lessons weekly that focus on character and academic success, as well as plan activities throughout this year. Our goal is to make all of our students feel welcome. Once a year we plan a service project. This year, the school’s service project is to show support to the local police department. Link Crew Leaders connected
Kenosha Mom Arrested For Driving While Intoxicated With Her 6 and 8-Year-Old Children In The Car
Megan Oster-Schultz was a champion figure skater in the 2000’s. She was the 2006–07 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist. Oster-Scholtz is now a long-time figure skating coach and off ice trainer. She’s now in hot water for allegedly dangerous behavior that fortunately resulted in no injuries. At about 7:41 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, Kenosha Police were summoned to the 3600 block of 40th street to what was reported to be a car crash with injuries. Upon arrival, Kenosha Police officers suspected Oster, a motorist involved in the crash, to be intoxicated. She was allegedly found with open intoxicants in her car and her 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter in the vehicle. Kenosha Police found probable cause to arrest Oster-Scholtz and referred charges of Operating While Intoxicated With Passenger Less
Fired Special Education Teacher Charged With Possession of Cocaine, Paraphernalia On School Grounds
A now-fired special education teacher for Salem Grade School has been officially charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Monday, Kayla L. Fasko, 42, of Janesville, was charged with one count of Possession of Cocaine, School Enhancer, and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. If convicted, Fasko faces more than one year in jail. According to the criminal complinat: A Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy reported that on October 16, 2024, he responded to Salem Grade School located at 8828 Antioch Road, in the Village of Salem Lakes. The deputy reported he was asked to complete the search of a teacher, Kayla Fasko’s belongings based on Salem Grade School administration requiring a search pursuant to their policy manual. The deputy reported while searching the box of belongings provided by Salem school
Harborside 6th Graders Bring Hand-Written Thank You Cards, Gifts To Kenosha Police
About 84 Harborside students marched from school to the Kenosha Police Department today to say “Thank you!” Today’s event was part of a student-lead event to show appreciation for law enforcement. This event is sponsored by Link Crew. This club is led by trained 11th/12th graders at Harborside Academy who focus on making the school’s 6th and 9th graders feel connected to Harborside. They lead “Gear Up” which is the schools before-school orientation, to teach lessons weekly that focus on character and academic success, as well as plan activities throughout this year. Our goal is to make all of our students feel welcome. Once a year we plan a service project. This year, the school’s service project is to show support to the local police department. Link Crew Leaders connected
Kenosha Mom Arrested For Driving While Intoxicated With Her 6 and 8-Year-Old Children In The Car
Megan Oster-Schultz was a champion figure skater in the 2000’s. She was the 2006–07 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist. Oster-Scholtz is now a long-time figure skating coach and off ice trainer. She’s now in hot water for allegedly dangerous behavior that fortunately resulted in no injuries. At about 7:41 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, Kenosha Police were summoned to the 3600 block of 40th street to what was reported to be a car crash with injuries. Upon arrival, Kenosha Police officers suspected Oster, a motorist involved in the crash, to be intoxicated. She was allegedly found with open intoxicants in her car and her 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter in the vehicle. Kenosha Police found probable cause to arrest Oster-Scholtz and referred charges of Operating While Intoxicated With Passenger Less
Fired Special Education Teacher Charged With Possession of Cocaine, Paraphernalia On School Grounds
A now-fired special education teacher for Salem Grade School has been officially charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Monday, Kayla L. Fasko, 42, of Janesville, was charged with one count of Possession of Cocaine, School Enhancer, and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. If convicted, Fasko faces more than one year in jail. According to the criminal complinat: A Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy reported that on October 16, 2024, he responded to Salem Grade School located at 8828 Antioch Road, in the Village of Salem Lakes. The deputy reported he was asked to complete the search of a teacher, Kayla Fasko’s belongings based on Salem Grade School administration requiring a search pursuant to their policy manual. The deputy reported while searching the box of belongings provided by Salem school
Kenosha County Video Collaboration Scores Emmy
Uniquely Wisconsin Video on Kenosha Comets Wins Emmy Award:Kenosha County’s “Field of Dreams: AAGPBL 80th Reunion” Recognized Uniquely Wisconsin has received an Emmy Award for a story featuring Kenosha County’s “Field of Dreams: All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) 80th Reunion.” The 66th Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, which recognized excellence within various areas of television and emerging media, was held Nov. 2 in Chicago. This is the second Emmy Award win for the Uniquely Wisconsin brand, following a win last year for their video featuring Marathon County’s “Farm to Table Pizzas: The Little Red Barn.” “It was an honor to be nominated and to bring home the Emmy Award. Kudos to the Kenosha County team that envisioned the award-winning video, and to the Uniquely Wisconsin team whose talents made it
Kenosha Inmate Charged With Felony, Multiple Misdemeanors For Assaulting Corrections Sergeant
A dangerous violent felon was charged last week with a one felony of Battery By Prisoner and five misdemeanors for Violating State/County Institution Laws. Madison Momani, 28, of Kenosha was alleged to have battered a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Correction Sergeant and causing a disturbance on November 12, 2024. According to the criminal complaint: On or about November 12, 2024, at approximately 8:26 p.m., a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to the Kenosha County Detention Center located at 4777 88th Ave in Kenosha. A jailer there was physically abused by an inmate, per dispatch. When he arrived, the deputy spoke with the corrections Sergeant, who described being assaulted by inmate Madison R. Momani. The corrections Sergeant provided a written statement. The corrections Sergeant explained that when he started his shift,
Kenosha County Loses A “Friend To Everyone” That Wore Many Hats
Last Thursday, November 7, 2024, Kenosha County lost a “friend of everyone” unexpectedly. Chad Charles Cantwell, 47, of Randall, passed away, leaving behind a voluminous amount of friends, family members and other loved-ones. I was proud to call Chad a friend, although I had only known him for two years. The sadness is mitigated somewhat because I know Chad is now resting comfortably with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Chad is also with his late Father, Cliff and late dog, Charley. Chad grew up on his family’s golf course and became one of the best golfers in the County. He ran the Twin Lakes Country Club for many years. He purchased Wilmot Stage Stop several years ago. He was also the founder and president of Salem Lakes Area Business
Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton Graduates From Prestigious Command College Program
Police Chief Patrick Patton recently graduated from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College, an intense leadership and management development program designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for the challenges facing their profession and communities. The six-week in-residence program is a joint venture of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Certified Public Manager Program and the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Training and Standards Bureau. Graduates attended group classes, in six, five-day sessions held at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy at Fort McCoy and became Certified Public Managers together. “Continuing education has always been a passion of mine,” Patton said. “I strongly believe in investing in your own human capital and have always tried to demonstrate the importance to my team, and more importantly my children. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Certified Public Manager Program
Kenosha Man Holding on $50,000 Cash Bail For Burglary Caught By Off Duty Sheriff’s Deputy
A 34-year-old Kenosha man is on a probation hold and also just had a cash bail set today of $50,000. Ricky J. Neubecker, 34, of Kenosha was charged today with Felony Burglary Of a Building or Dwelling, Felony Bail Jumping, and Felony First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, all as repeaters. He faces over 30 years in prison if convicted. According to the criminal complaint: On October 30, 2024, an off-duty Sheriff’s Deputy saw a man, later identified as Ricky J. Neubecker, Jr, inside a house that wasn’t his in Carol Beach. The Deputy told dispatch that the man left in an older model minivan. Various officers positioned their squad cars to try to cut off the fleeing suspect. Pleasant Prairie police arrived at the home and found the garage door
KUSD Bilingual Community Liaison, And Former School Board Member Placed On Administrative Leave For “Personnel Matter”
A Kenosha Unified School District “Bilingual Community Liaison” and former School Board Member Tony Garcia was walked out of Indian Trail High School yesterday and placed on administrative leave. Garcia served one term on the Kenosha Unified School District and decided to not seek re-election. He later ran again and lost. He also unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of Kenosha this year. He is a seasonal employee of the City. Garcia has worked for many schools in Illinois and Wisconsin. Yesterday, staff and students witnessed Garcia being “walked out” of the school and KCE made contact with KUSD. KUSD’s Chief Communication Officer, Tanya Ruder told KCE: “Tony Garcia, bilingual community liaison, was put on administrative leave effective Nov. 14, 2024. I cannot share any further details on this personnel matter.” This
A Word From KCE Editor About Its Recent And Frequent Reporting on KUSD
A handful of people have been asking me the same question lately: “Why are you picking on KUSD?” The answer is simple. I follow the leads and tips. KCE is bigger than just me. It’s a network of patriots that see something and say something. I get dozens of tips every week. Lately, they have been saturated with complaints about KUSD. Do I hold an animus against KUSD? No. That might sound disingenuous. It’s not. My kids, both in high school, have had great teachers. We’ve been lucky. Unfortunately they both had accused groomer Christin Enwright as a teacher, but other than him, they were blessed with wonderful educators. My kids’ principals, Angela Andersson and Scott Hodges, I found to be incompetent boobs. However, the teachers at KTEC were top-notch.
10-Year Old Girl Terrified To Go Back To School After Allegedly Being Sexually Assaulted By Two Students
**Explicit Content** The mother of a 10-year-old fifth grader at Nash Elementary school is very upset at KUSD leadership and only came to KCE to tell her story after weeks of KUSD “dragging their feet.” A 12-year-old boy and a 10-year-old boy have both been investigated by Kenosha Police and one count of Second Degree Sexual assault has been referred to the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office for both boys for prosecution. KCE is told that charges are expected in the coming days. The incident allegedly occurred on October 17, 2024. The victim, “Mikayla,” texted her mother from the school bus on the way home from NASH elementary School, telling her mother that she was “sexually assaulted by two kids.” Mikayla’s mother called police and within five minutes a Kenosha
Investigation Against New KUSD Teacher For Allegedly Grooming Student At Previous District Concluded – Keeps Job, But Moved To “eSchool”
After a more than two-month investigation into allegations of grooming at least two students at a previous district, a brand new Bradford Math teacher has returned to KUSD. Steve Telkamp started the year as a Math teacher at Bradford High School, but was placed on administrative leave two days after the first day of school. The decision to place Telkamp on leave was following a popular TikToker who accused Telkamp of grooming his daughter. Although KUSD said it a statement to KUSD, “Due to the length of the investigation, the staff member has been moved to eSchool,” KCE can confirm via a KUSD insider, that the decision was made seemingly to limit Telkamp’s physical exposure to students. Also, KUSD believed that Talkamp would sue. He already “lawyered up.” The length
Kenosha County Video Collaboration Scores Emmy
Uniquely Wisconsin Video on Kenosha Comets Wins Emmy Award:Kenosha County’s “Field of Dreams: AAGPBL 80th Reunion” Recognized Uniquely Wisconsin has received an Emmy Award for
Kenosha Inmate Charged With Felony, Multiple Misdemeanors For Assaulting Corrections Sergeant
A dangerous violent felon was charged last week with a one felony of Battery By Prisoner and five misdemeanors for Violating State/County Institution Laws. Madison
Kenosha County Loses A “Friend To Everyone” That Wore Many Hats
Last Thursday, November 7, 2024, Kenosha County lost a “friend of everyone” unexpectedly. Chad Charles Cantwell, 47, of Randall, passed away, leaving behind a voluminous
Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton Graduates From Prestigious Command College Program
Police Chief Patrick Patton recently graduated from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College, an intense leadership and management development program designed to prepare law enforcement
Kenosha Man Holding on $50,000 Cash Bail For Burglary Caught By Off Duty Sheriff’s Deputy
A 34-year-old Kenosha man is on a probation hold and also just had a cash bail set today of $50,000. Ricky J. Neubecker, 34, of
KUSD Bilingual Community Liaison, And Former School Board Member Placed On Administrative Leave For “Personnel Matter”
A Kenosha Unified School District “Bilingual Community Liaison” and former School Board Member Tony Garcia was walked out of Indian Trail High School yesterday and
A Word From KCE Editor About Its Recent And Frequent Reporting on KUSD
A handful of people have been asking me the same question lately: “Why are you picking on KUSD?” The answer is simple. I follow the
10-Year Old Girl Terrified To Go Back To School After Allegedly Being Sexually Assaulted By Two Students
**Explicit Content** The mother of a 10-year-old fifth grader at Nash Elementary school is very upset at KUSD leadership and only came to KCE to
Investigation Against New KUSD Teacher For Allegedly Grooming Student At Previous District Concluded – Keeps Job, But Moved To “eSchool”
After a more than two-month investigation into allegations of grooming at least two students at a previous district, a brand new Bradford Math teacher has
Injury Accident in Kenosha Closes Intersection For Hours
Today an accident involving 5 vehicles occurred in Kenosha at the intersection of Green Bay Road and 52nd Street at 3:21 PM. The entire intersection was shut down for over
Indian Trail Math Teacher Keeps Job After Anti-Semitic Comments, Allegedly Blowing Kiss Towards Student
A Kenosha Unified School District math teacher will keep his job after anti-Semitic behavior and allegations of blowing a kiss to a female student. According
Bristol Board Meeting: Citizens Raise Concerns Over Election Management and Local Governance
Monday night’s Village of Bristol Board meeting was marked by a series of pointed criticisms and urgent calls for improvement, particularly concerning the handling of
